Cole C. Campbell

I met Cole during a 4-week Newspaper Management Development program at Northwestern. We became fast friends and I admired him deeply. His keen wit, intellect and charm were most impressive. He brought new light to a dull generation of journalists focused on getting the facts right and challenged them to get the right facts. I know he was a strong Christian man - fallible as are we all - but with a great heritage. And, now a great legacy. He will be sorely missed.

Many years ago when we both worked for the News & Record in Greensboro, N.C. Cole sent me out to cover a bear wrestling event. This wasn't sport. It was a lumber company promotion.
His last words before I headed out: "Don't come back unless you've wrestled the bear."
"You're joking, right?"
He wasn't joking.
So I went home, changed clothes, headed to the event and stepped into the ring with that bear. He was big. Huge, in fact. And he got even bigger the closer I got to...

Connie and Cathy, you may not remember me from Pulaski, but I have great memories of you and Cole, E.Y.C. and "Father John". My sincere condolences for your loss. He will be missed greatly in this community.

I consider myself lucky to have known Cole, and KNPB was honored to have him serve on our Board of Trustees. Every interaction with Cole was fun, educational and thought-provoking. He will be missed.

Our heartfelt sympathies go out to you and your family at this time of loss. Cole has left a legacy of Integrity for his family,students, and Colleagues. His presence will be greatly missed by all.

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

My thoughts are with you.

My wife Vicki and I want to express our sincere condolences to Cole's family. We both knew Cole and our prayers have been with you during this tragic and difficult time.

I am the director of the Black Rock Press. A few years ago I received a call from a man who was interested in purchasing a book we had published called "A Constant Conversation" by former UNR President Joe Crowley. A asked him why he was interested in it and he told me he was applying for the position of dean of the...