Don-Sneed-Obituary

Don Sneed

Obituary

Florida International University journalism professor Don Sneed "was a man with a very big heart," said Anna Ridiero, an FIU senior. "He was concerned about his students. He was an inspiration. ... He cheered me on." Sneed, who died on Sunday, would have turned 61 today.

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Dr. Family of Dr. Don Sneed,

I decided to see what my old professor might be doing and found this page. Well, God placed him on my heart today, and I just want to say thank you to you, the members of his family, for sharing him with young blossoming students.

While studying journalism at the University of Mississippi, I had the privilege of being Dr. Sneed's student. He also chaired my thesis committee. He went to bat for me when a professor who didn't have my best interest...

Hello, family and friends of Prof. Sneed.

I am one of the lucky, lucky students who got to take a class with this wonderful professor who was, not only that, but a friend. He inspired me and guided me through a very confusing process. In fact, if it hadn't been for him, I wouldn't have started to write for the Miami Herald.

Since then (post-graduation), I have moved back to Puerto Rico, which is my homeland. I heard about the news from a close friend, Marianly...

Dear Elizabeth and Samantha and Sarah,

I was very saddened to learn about Don's death a few days ago from another former Houma Courier journalist living in New York, Ken Wells.

I worked with and covered stories with Don, and have wonderful and fond memories of him and that time at the Courier.

I also babysat for the girls, when they were both quite young.

Don was a good man, a good friend, a good teacher and a talented journalist. He will be sorely...

Thank you for taking the time to sign this guest book. I know that Don would have been very happy to learn that he was loved by many. It proves that all his hard work has paid off.Remember--Never Give Up!
Don's Wife,
Elizabeth