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RIP to one of our own, one of our best -- Craig Stanke

Discussion in 'Journalism topics only' started by Moderator1, May 29, 2012.

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  1. slappy4428

    slappy4428 Active Member

    Great stories of a great people. RIP... you'll be missed where ever you touched people.
     
    slappy4428, May 29, 2012
    #109
  2. 93Devil

    93Devil Well-Known Member

    RIP
     
    93Devil, May 29, 2012
    #110
  3. Flying Headbutt

    Flying Headbutt Moderator Staff Member

    Never met him, but always wish I had. I always thought he was the wisest voice on the board. Like was said elsewhere, when I didn't agree with him, I had a feeling I was wrong. The journalism world lost a great one. It's so unfortunate. He was one of the few posters who I wanted to see what they had to say, because chances are it would help shape my perspective. He had clout. He had gravitas. It sucks he's gone.
     
    Flying Headbutt, May 29, 2012
    #111
  4. Magic In The Night

    Magic In The Night Active Member

    This is such terribly sad news. I never knew that Craig Stanke was SF_Express until today. I saw a few postings on others' Facebook pages and then came here to find this thread. I never had any interaction with SF other than to admire and learn from his posts. But I had met Craig years ago at a friend's wedding. We had a great time partying together that night but our paths never crossed again. He was such a great guy and so much fun. But he also had such an impact on our business in ways large and small as many have expressed so much better than I could. Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.
     
    Magic In The Night, May 29, 2012
    #112
  5. Inky_Wretch

    Inky_Wretch Well-Known Member

    Amen.
     
    Inky_Wretch, May 29, 2012
    #113
  6. Lynn_Hoppes

    Lynn_Hoppes Member

    I talked with Craig on the phone about a week ago.
    He was in great spirits.
    He loved talking journalism.
    And he really loved his life lately.
    He was running.
    He was alive and feeling great.
    It's a tremendous loss.
     
    Lynn_Hoppes, May 29, 2012
    #114
  7. doctorx

    doctorx Member

    RIP.
     
    doctorx, May 29, 2012
    #115
  8. KJIM

    KJIM Well-Known Member

    I can't add anything that hasn't been said.

    He'll be missed.

    RIP
     
    KJIM, May 29, 2012
    #116
  9. Moderator1

    Moderator1 Moderator Staff Member

    Just heard from a friend. There is indeed a group out tonight in FtL honoring Craig. I wish I was there. I am sure there are groups elsewhere doing the same. My son just left with my grand dog, so I'm alone. But I will raise a glass of club soda in Craig's honor. RIP Stanke.
     
    Moderator1, May 29, 2012
    #117
  10. jlee

    jlee Well-Known Member

    I only knew him from here. He never wrote something that wasn't worth reading, and it was always respectful without pandering. From what I've seen on the past five pages, I regret never having met him. RIP, SF_Express. My thoughts and prayers go out to your loved ones tonight.
     
    jlee, May 29, 2012
    #118
  11. Point of Order

    Point of Order Active Member

    Way too young. Sorry to hear.
     
    Point of Order, May 29, 2012
    #119
  12. Piotr Rasputin

    Piotr Rasputin New Member

    received an unsolicited PM from SF_Express a few months ago, containing not an admonishment but a well-reasoned view and a request to take down a post of mine.

    We had a good exchange (I did take down the post; easy come, easy go), but it was clear we weren't going to meet in the middle, and he ended with:

    "Certainly, though, reasonable people can disagree."

    I didn't feel "wrong" because I disagreed with SF_Express. And I still disagree with him on this particular topic. But he was sure to make clear that my agreement wasn't going to be essential to a quality discussion.

    A good dude.

    RIP.
     
    Piotr Rasputin, May 29, 2012
    #120
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