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RIP Rick Alvord, Longview (Wash.) Daily News

Discussion in 'Journalism topics only' started by murphyc, Jun 28, 2012.

  1. murphyc

    murphyc Well-Known Member

    Rick Alvord, former longtime sports editor at The Daily News in Longview, Wash. passed away this week from cancer. He was only 50.
    http://tdn.com/news/local/cancer-claims-former-tdn-sports-editor-rick-alvord/article_7769baf0-c002-11e1-b5fc-0019bb2963f4.html

    This just sucks, both because Rick was so young and because of the guy he was. I had the pleasure of doing several stories for him in my freelance days and greatly enjoyed the experience. Great, great guy. Prayers to his family.
     
    murphyc, Jun 28, 2012
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  2. flexmaster33

    flexmaster33 Well-Known Member

    Only knew him as a freelance reporter, but yes, he was very easy to work for. Sorry to see this post.
     
    flexmaster33, Jun 29, 2012
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  3. Editude

    Editude Active Member

    I met him a couple of years ago in a job setting. Warm guy, told funny stories, and he always carried around a golf club in the office, putting him a few seconds closer to playing nine holes. He'll be missed.
     
    Editude, Jun 29, 2012
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  4. Mark2010

    Mark2010 Active Member

    Oh my God. I knew Rick. Came close to taking a job there several years back. Shocking!
     
    Mark2010, Jun 29, 2012
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  5. Colton

    Colton Active Member

    Sounds like a really good guy, reading the story and the comments.

    As I approach that age, it hits home even a bit more.

    RIP, Mr. Alvord...
     
    Colton, Jun 29, 2012
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  6. Tom Petty

    Tom Petty New Member

    Rick was a great writer and an even better human being.

    RIP Rick.
     
    Tom Petty, Jul 2, 2012
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  7. WoodDuck

    WoodDuck New Member

    Rick was a great writer, a great mentor, a great person.

    RIP Rick
     
    WoodDuck, Jul 2, 2012
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  8. zimbabwe

    zimbabwe Active Member

    A service for Rick will be held Saturday in Kelso. PM me for details, if you like.
     
    zimbabwe, Jul 26, 2012
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  9. spurtswriter

    spurtswriter Member

    So sad. I never met Rick, but always heard he was a wonderful guy. RIP.
     
    spurtswriter, Jul 27, 2012
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