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RIP Craig Schmidt - aka Frank Ridgeway

Discussion in 'Journalism topics only' started by Moderator1, Oct 28, 2015.

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  1. ChrisLong

    ChrisLong Well-Known Member

    Very sad news. I didn't know him but I certainly grew to have tremendous respect for him from his posts throughout the years. RIP, sir.
     
    ChrisLong, Oct 28, 2015
    #13
  2. cranberry

    cranberry Well-Known Member

    A lot of people here on SJ.com love journalism, none more so than Craig. I enjoyed getting to know him better the past several years off the board, as well. He was a true gentleman.
     
    cranberry, Oct 28, 2015
    #14
  3. The Big Ragu

    The Big Ragu Moderator Staff Member

    What a bummer. My favorite Ridgeway interaction on here was when he got upset with me during a discussion about sack suits and vintage clothing, of all things. He was definitely the board sartorialist (and probably would be the first guy to tell me that isn't a word!). I really liked it when he weighed in on journalism-related threads. You knew you were hearing from a lifer. ... and one who was good at his trade. I was bummed out when he said he was part of the Daily News purge a few weeks ago. Just shitty stuff all around.
     
    The Big Ragu, Oct 28, 2015
    #15
  4. dixiehack

    dixiehack Well-Known Member

    Damn. Always liked seeing what he had to say.

    Guess I'll go eat somewhere besides Olive Garden in his memory.
     
    dixiehack, Oct 28, 2015
    #16
  5. JackReacher

    JackReacher Well-Known Member

    Man. That is terrible. I didn't know him personally, but I know plenty who did, and they all said he was the best.

    RIP.
     
    JackReacher, Oct 28, 2015
    #17
  6. MisterCreosote

    MisterCreosote Well-Known Member

    Much too young.

    RIP Craig, you left a giant mark on this business, did it the right way and made it infinitely better.
     
    MisterCreosote, Oct 28, 2015
    #18
  7. Songbird

    Songbird Well-Known Member

    See ya in the Great Beyond, Craig. Thanks for posting here and letting us into your world.
     
    Songbird, Oct 28, 2015
    #19
  8. JR

    JR Well-Known Member

    This is so sad. I never met Frank but every time he posted about journalism, I knew he was a consummate pro.

    Like Ragu said, he was the board expert on men's clothing and style. For some reason, I remember one conversation where we discussed formal dressing. Based on his upbringing, tuxedos didn't qualify as formal. And yeah, he was right

    RIP Craig/Frank.
     
    JR, Oct 28, 2015
    #20
  9. Baron Scicluna

    Baron Scicluna Well-Known Member

    I didn't know him, but I always enjoyed his posts. I had wished him luck after he announced his layoff and he had liked my post, which I think was our last interaction here.

    RIP
     
    Baron Scicluna, Oct 28, 2015
    #21
  10. Amy

    Amy Well-Known Member

    Craig was one of the first people to offer me support after my Craig died. He quickly became a good friend. I am going to miss him.

    My thoughts are with his family and especially his wife, Deb.
     
    Amy, Oct 28, 2015
    #22
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  11. Mr. Sunshine

    Mr. Sunshine Well-Known Member

    I hate that it takes something like this to remind me that I don't have to be such an asshole on this board. RIP, Craig.
     
    Mr. Sunshine, Oct 28, 2015
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  12. cjericho

    cjericho Well-Known Member

    Didn't know him outside of here, but knew others who worked with him. A gentleman and class act. RIP.
     
    cjericho, Oct 28, 2015
    #24
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