Polly Stewart

This is 10 years too late, but I wanted to add something, since I knew Polly Stewart at East High School. Her father led a group of us teenagers in thoughtful discussion. Our group also did some crazy things. We created a list of things to search for in a scavenger hunt one evening, splitting up into several groups. Knocking on complete strangers´ doors, we asked whoever opened the door for a liquor bottle containing at least some liquor in it and at another house, raw eggs. I don´t remember...

Many of us at Salisbury University continue to treasure our memories of Polly and continue to be impacted by the goodness she brought into our lives. She challenged us to become better thinkers and better persons.

Polly and I were in the University Chorale back in the early 1990s. I remember talking with her during breaks in rehearsals about the music we were preparing. I loved those talks.

Around the same time I was also a student of in Polly's Bible as Literature course. It was, like all the courses she taught, quite special. I will never forget the day we discussed Isaiah. At one point in our discussion, she read this passage aloud:

I will lead the blind by ways they have not...

Polly was a wonderful presence in our academic community here in Salisbury Maryland for many years. She was especially esteemed by us in the Philosophy Department, because of her active engagement in philosophical debate and her regular participation in our annual "Spring Symposium." At one of the last of these events that she attended, we publicly announced our adoption of her as an "honorary member" of the Philosophy Department of Salisbury University. We ourselves were honored by her...

Polly was such a wonderful human - she shared her experience to make a difference - and did so in my life. I will always remember her insightful sharing and how focused she was on helping me to make change in my life. She will be missed, but forever held in many hearts.

Polly,
I was devastated when I heard the news. I still have a hard time believing that this is real and expect to look at my phone to see you're calling and are ok. I wish I'd gotten to say goodbye and tell you I love you once more.

You've changed my life in so many profound ways, have been the light to guide me through some of the most difficult times in my life and have made more of an impact on my life for the better than you ever knew. I love you so dearly and there is a huge...

Polly,
My dear friend and fellow traveler. The nights we rode in the Duchess to attend functions far and wide. It was a delight to share with you in the car about how good life was. You will be truly missed. Your friend, Ray

My dearest cousin Polly; Oh how I'll miss your sunny disposition, your beautiful voice and your genuine infectious laughter. I have many fond memories of our years together in the canyon, especially at family song fests. Someone as special as Polly will never be forgotten. She was a remarkable person to be remembered and a beautiful life honored. My sincere condolences to Peter and Heather and extended family members.