FRED GRAHAM

Fred was a wonderful caring person to his lovely wife, Skila, and children. His rise as a reporter/journalist from the Nashville Tennessean to the NYTimes followed by being CBS Legal Reporter for Walter Cronkite's Evening News during tumultuous times, and later for Steven Brill's daily Legal Channel was remarkable in his honest unbiased analyses. His sensitivity and human kindness to others will always stand out.

For thirty-two wonderful years, it has been our great fortune to know, respect and love Fred and Skila, first in Nashville, then in DC. After we lived in separate cities, we continued to maintain and cherish the close friendship, and the frequent visits, with them.

It started with Skila and Jeanies 1987-88 adventure, running the Tennessee campaign (and victory in Tennessee!) of Gore for President 1988. Campaigns often make for fast friendships, and Fred and Skilas hilltop home...

We had the great fortune of growing up a few blocks away from the Grahams in Washington D.C. Between overlapping at grammar schools, high-schools and running around the neighborhood, it was not uncommon to see Burns and Graham kids up to some kind of mischief.

As a kid, I was always in awe of this incredibly brilliant, smart, dashing dad that was Fred. And I'm able to bookend this memory with a lovely one where I ran into Fred and Skila at a neighborhood restaurant in D.C. Years...

We will miss Fredhis warmth, intellect, affability and insights and the way he always listened to people. We send our condolences and love to Skila who was so devoted to him and who we are fortunate to have as a friend

Fred along with David Halberstam opened the New York door for a generation of journalist from The Nashville Tennessean. The quality of his work told editors that the Tennessean was the place to look to build a staff worthy of New York readers. His entire career helped a growing audience learn what they needed to know to make wise decisions in the political marketplace.

Fred was an extraordinary man- a journalism pioneer, and one of the most most professional reporters I encountered during my years in government.

More important, he was a kind, loyal friend who will be long remembered and sorely missed.

Lynda joins me in sending our sincere condolences to the entire family, especially to the love of Fred's life, his beloved wife Skila, who was his devoted partner and caregiving angel over the past few years.

2nd Lieutenant Fred P. Graham

would see him on the street in DC and he seemed so affable. His wife Skila has worked with me at DOE all this time so best to her and the family. Dean