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Claire Ferguson Benson's avatar

This is beautiful, thank you Dave. He loved you fiercely too 💙

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Gretchen Winters's avatar

I’m so sorry for your loss of a wonderful friend and colleague. What a tribute!

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Brad Holland's avatar

(Something in my eye…). Oh, to be loved and admired like you loved him…. And he, you. (Sniff….) 🙏🏼

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David W Fitzsimmons's avatar

Brother, we were lucky cusses. Lucky.

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Michael Piccarreta's avatar

A special piece for a special person by a special guy.

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Susanne Sutherland's avatar

Such a thoughtful tribute - thank you! I grew up with Benson - such a bright star!

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Carol des Cognets's avatar

Beautiful, just beautiful. I did not know him, of course, but this made me wish I had.

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Dennis Joyce's avatar

How about a hole in a heart-shaped Arizona state flag. Beautiful, Fitz.

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David W Fitzsimmons's avatar

Yes, my friend, yes. Man o man, the rise and fall of print we witnessed in our lifetime. How old are you? 87? Abrazos, D

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Steve Poe's avatar

I religiously read Steve in the Phx until they axed him and even saw him at a couple of events over my 50+ years there. He was a REAL stand up guy and will be greatly missed.

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Richard Rose's avatar

Steve is smiling down on you…

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Amanda Place's avatar

Amazing how the words of friendship, love and writing you had: and shared with us.

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Duane Barbour's avatar

A friend indeed.

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Jude Johnson's avatar

What a treasure trove of memories to cherish and a beautiful tribute to friendship. So very sorry for your loss; thank you for sharing those moments with us. I loved his Meacham cartoons as well.

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Craig's avatar

Thank you David for this tribute. We all mourn.

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Betty Beard's avatar

Thank you for this! I love all the insights from different people about this remarkable man.

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Laura Heidenreich's avatar

What a beautiful tribute. I remember his work. Now I’m gonna look him up again.

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Manuel Coppola's avatar

Written as only you could, Dave. I'm sorry for your void.

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