MR PAUL C GASKE

Mr. Gaske's "The Analysis of Demagogic Discourse: Huey Long's "Every Man a King" Address" is one of the most comprehensive and exemplary breakdowns of demagogic discourse I have ever read. It is genuinely awesome how effortlessly he demystified an enormous swath of the demagogue's tools of persuasion. I am incredibly thankful that this man's genius could grace my University library as it does many others, and I am indebted to the powerful knowledge he shared with us.

To Paul's Family: I am just seeing this announcement, 12/1/21, so please pardon this long-overdue message extending my condolences. Paul Gaske was my professor and debate coach at San Diego State University in the 1980s. Recently, Paul came to mind when I was talking with one of my daughters. She is a former debater as well, now working on a civil engineering degree at Kansas State. Paul was a kind man and a great encourager, and he really saved me when I found myself short two credit...

Professor, coach, mentor, adviser, colleague, practical joker, example, inspiration, friend... so many things to so many people. Thank you, Paul, for being all of these to me. Thank you to all the Gaskes for letting him.

Paul was a man that all should strive to be in their lives. He was modest, loving, smart, fun and truly selfless. He is an inspiration to many people he has helped in their personal and professional lives. I am honored to have been able to know him.

There have been many occasions when I was blessed enough to be in the presence of Paul and have a smile on my face, that was put there by him. The memory of Paul, that I have EMBLAZONED on my brain, happened during an instance where he wasn't very happy with me. You see, Paul and Diane allowed me to move in with them, in 1993, when my mom decided to move across the country. I was working at the Union Tribune, driving trucks during the graveyard shift and attending Southwestern College...

I played golf with Paul literally many hundreds of times, with the last time being in late Dec. 2012. Yes, he was often uproariously funny. But especially as we grew older, I appreciated what I am sure made him great as a counselor: Guys do not discuss their personal issues that easily. When we did, this process repeated itself over and over. As I talked about whatever it was bothering me, I would soon get a sense he knew where I needed to head, though he did not say it. Then I would...

Paul was my brother, John's, good friend, starting in high school. I will always remember Paul as a funny, kind, warm and generous presence. Stories about him are woven into my family's history. He will be missed - he was a spark of light.

Paul was such a wonderful man. He loved his wife and family so very much. He was extremely proud to be a grandfather, and loved sharing about them to others. I will always remember his warm, friendly smile and fun conversations whenever I went to visit at the Gaske home. He was an inspiration, and Paul will be greatly missed by all who knew him.