E. ALFRED "Al" SCHROEDER

The Cleveland Institute of Graphics Art (AIGA) brought Al and I together. We shared a love of design and youth. He loved to promote both. Al was a Mentor, a gentleman, a man of integrity, honesty and a friend.

With Al's guidance the AIGA Cleveland created an educational Scholarship along with the yearly Student Portfolio Review; an event to bring both professionals and talents young people together. I've never met anyone like Al. He will be missed. But memories of him and his work will...

Beyond special. Truly inspiring. Warm. Generous. Kind. I am so grateful to have been able to call Al my friend and a blessing of a mentor. I am still learning from his many words of encouragement and wisdom. Al truly lived: "Do something you love and you will never work a day in your life." Gerry, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I will always be here for you.