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I liked Eugene Sawyer a lot. He was a great mayor at an interesting time in Chicago history. Condolences to his family and friends.
Daniel Airozo
December 16, 2013 | Visalia, CA


Chicago, Illinois
Former Chicago Mayor Eugene Sawyer, a soft-spoken leader who helped smooth a tumultuous City Council, died late Saturday night. He was 73. Known for his calm manner and ability to forge comprise, Sawyer rose to prominence in the days following Harold Washington's death in November 1987....
Read MoreI liked Eugene Sawyer a lot. He was a great mayor at an interesting time in Chicago history. Condolences to his family and friends.
Daniel Airozo
December 16, 2013 | Visalia, CA
Gene and I were room mates at Alabama State University. I have not seen since those days but have fond memories of him. I was unaware of his passing until coming across this obituary. May he rest in Peace.
William King
August 25, 2012 | Silver Spring, MD
I met you through my sister who admired and respected you and I two feel the same way you will be greatly missed, Dolores Fox.
July 07, 2009
TO THE FAMILY BE AT PEACE BECAUSE EUGENE SAWYER HAD A GREAT MISSION IN LIFE AND FULFILLED IT.HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN AND HE HAD STYLE AND GOT THINGS DONE FOR THE CITY.PEACE BE STILL,SO MAY IT BE.
OFC. RODNEY HUNTER
February 03, 2008 | CHICAGO, IL
"Blesse be...the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation"- 2 Corintins 1:3,4
January 31, 2008 | MD
Draw close to God in prayer and the Bible promises that "he himself will sustain you." Psalm 55:22
January 30, 2008
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Eugene W. Bell Jr
January 29, 2008 | Los Angeles,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Irma Hodges
January 27, 2008 | Chicago, IL
Eugene Sawyer was the greatest man I have ever worked for. He was gentle,fun loving and a man of his honor. You will be missed. May God bring comfort to the Sawyer family during this time of grief. My prayers are with you all.
Dellrita Reed
January 26, 2008 | Chicago, IL