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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.

  1. 21

    21 Well-Known Member

    I literally stopped breathing when I saw Lucas tweet about this a few minutes ago. I cannot believe it.

    Can anyone say what happened?? He was a huge workout guy, running and doing all kinds of great things.

    Craig was one of the true SJ greats, for all the right reasons.

    I just don't know what to say. Heartbroken and so so deeply sad for his family. RIP, my friend.
     
  2. Zeke12

    Zeke12 Guest

    Dammit, this is awful news.

    One of the most thoughtful posters here.
     
  3. Moderator1

    Moderator1 Moderator Staff Member

    21, they think it was a heart attack. Went for a run, didn't feel well, went to lie down. Again, this is all very fresh so no one knows for sure yet. Will post details when I have them, am going to try and make the service.
     
  4. Colton

    Colton Active Member



    Perfect, IJAG. Just perfect.

    Best to Craig's family and friends.

    RIP...
     
  5. Cosmo

    Cosmo Well-Known Member

    Can't do any better than this. Just crushing. Thoughts to his family.
     
  6. Alma

    Alma Well-Known Member

    Didn't know him. Respected his posts. Respected his Web site, too. Prayers.

    Go hug somebody you care about. Or call them up.
     
  7. 21

    21 Well-Known Member

    He tweeted yesterday morning that he made a last minute decision to run a 5K after running 10 miles Saturday and 6 miles Sunday.

    So fucking unfair.
     
  8. Care Bear

    Care Bear Guest

    Exactly. My thoughts are with his family and friends. A tremendous loss.
     
  9. Frank_Ridgeway

    Frank_Ridgeway Well-Known Member

    RIP, Craig.

    This was an unusual friendship for me, entirely online for about 10 years and only half the time about journalism. The only phone conversation we had was 22 years ago when I asked him for a job at the LAT.
     
  10. Gehrig

    Gehrig Active Member

    I didn't know, Craig, but, he did say this about me yesterday:

    I can't believe he's gone.

    RIP
     
  11. Bob Cook

    Bob Cook Active Member

    Just awful, awful news. I enjoyed reading his posts, and while I never met Craig, we also emailed in the past about sports blogging. I valued my (very limited) time with him. RIP.
     
  12. fishwrapper

    fishwrapper Active Member

    I miss SF_Express. I miss Craig more. Damn.
     
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