Robert Bruce Evanick

Brenda: You probably wouldn't remember me but I worked as a secretary in the York County Public Defender's Office from May of 1982 to December of 1985 when I, much to my dismay, moved back to Maryland. I kept in touch with the people in the office for a few years following, but eventually lost touch. I worked with David McVeigh, John Chronister, Daune Lokhaiser, Barb Krier and many more. I remember telling my husband after my first few days that Bruce was gruff but quickly learned that...

bRENDA, I TRIED CALLING YOU BUT IT WAS THE WRONG #. I SAW YOU ON NOLA.COM WALKING YOUR DOG DURING THE HURRICANE. I ENVISIONED BRUCE ON THE LEVEE WALKING THE GRAYHOUND. RIP BRUCE-POO.

Dear Brenda,

My mother forwarded me your letter and the obituary (but, alas, not your email address, hence my response here). I have left one of my memories of Bruce in another post, but in this one, let me express my deep sorrow at the news and at your loss. You were both a very special part of my life growing up, and I will always treasure my two visits to New Orleans, especially that wonderful night at the Jazz festival. The two of you lit up my time there with incandescent...

Dearest Brenda,

You know the many memories that our family shared together with both you and Bruce. However, there was that transitional period before Bruce was able to join you in NOLA. As such, we hold some special memories in that time period. Bruce was a legend at baking his infamous chocolate chip cookies. But my all-time favorite were his electric oatmeal raisin cookies. Approaching Christmas, Bruce gave us a buzz and told us to head on over to the house. We arrived to the...

Brenda,

You don't remember me, but we met briefly on the street in York near the old courthouse years ago. Bruce introduced us and we exchanged greetings.

As a former Assistant District Attorney in York, my fond memories of Bruce include the following.

1. Bruce was so smart. He emanated brillance. In terms of brains, I always thought that he was three or four notches above the rest of us, including at least some of the judges.

In court, he had a definite serious...

Brenda,

As you know I replaced Bruce as Chief PD. While I welcomed taking over for Bruce: I miss the days when Bruce was in charge. I enjoyed working for Bruce; he was a great boss. I learned alot from Bruce and I am grateful for the time I had with him. I have previously stated that Bruce was one of the finest legal minds I have known. Prior to Bruce's death I would tell courtroom war stories about Bruce's legal triumphs to the new attorneys in my office; I will continue tell...

Brenda,

Please accept my condolences for your loss.

Bruce hired me in the York PD's office in 1993 and I stayed for quite a while. He was incredibly smart and had an amazing memory - he could retrieve from memory a legal case by name.

Some of my best stories invovling the PD office, involve Bruce - and the things he would do to annoy the Judges. I remeber him telling Judge Erb, and many others that, "there is no off the record."

I think I only saw him once...

Brenda: What a wonderful mind he had. I would often approach him with a thorny issue because he always had a different approach and would give me food for thought. I remember an occasion when after a particularly tough courtroom loss I was on the verge of hanging it up. It was he who talked me out of it. MacVeigh said he's probably in heaven right now saying to Judge Erb: "For purposes of the appellate record..."

Dear Brenda,
I am so sorry that Bruce's time to go came so soon.

My world was richer by knowing Bruce. There was only one Bruce. No one before or after him could possible fill his shoes. He had a unique sense of humor that complimented yours.
He had friends from all walks of life and one didn't need to be educated to appreciate his intelligence.
He was able to fit in and help where needed as no job was beneath him or above him. From the grubbies to the polished, Bruce could...