Bob Moran

Bob,

You helped Pete, Jeff and I get to know the business that we wanted to enter, when we were just student reporters, and you always treated us respectfully. Sometimes we would get a scoop, most times it was you. I just googled you some minutes ago, and saw the terrible news. Years pass, but some people you remember like you yourself would like to be remembered. Thank you, again.

When I began working at the Tribune in 1990, for some reason Bob was the only person who would show me how to use those weird computers (remember them?). Many times I heard him help other newbies, too, and he always did it quietly, so as not to embarass them. He was a kind and giving soul, a true gentleman.

It's been a long time since I had been in touch with my Trib colleagues and so I somehow missed the sad news of Bob's passing. Forgive the very delayed condolences in the loss of such a good man. I worked with Bob on and off as a photographer at the paper and always enjoyed and respected his expert, knowledgeable, kind way. I am very sad to learn he passed.

Bob, I wish I had found this site earlier. Now that time has passed you're missed more than ever. We need more good people like you Bob. Thanks for the memories at Ohio U and in Arizona.

Bob you truly are missed. Heaven is even brighter for having received you.

Dear Esther, Thank you so much for welcoming me in to visit with Bob during those last months. I only wish we'd known each other longer. Bob became a mentor to me and his words continue to encourage me to this day. As I shout at my now two year old daughter "Don't sit on the cat!", I remember how he'd laugh at the stories I'd tell him about my kids being kids. What a smile. I feel very honored to have met the both of you. Thank you and God bless you.

Esther,
Our prayers are with you always.

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wanted to stop by and say hi
KEEP THE DUCKIES ALIVE!!
FIGHT THE POWER!!
also wanted to say that i loveeeeeeeeeee this website and its empowering me and the little helpless duckies

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On the day the Daily Star decided to close its Phoenix bureau -- The Bob Moran Bureau -- he sat down at a desk next to me and talked as if nothing had happened.
He said he would make the best of a bad situation.
And, oh, boy, did he.
What a pro.