RUSSELL D. HEMENWAY

For Russell, my father-in-law, who was and is a huge part of my life.
I miss you, Russ.

For Russell, who was and is a huge part of my life. I miss you Russ.

Russell D. Hemenway - New York Times obit:
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/05/us/politics/russell-hemenway-dies-at-88-devised-strategies-to-aid-liberal-causes.html?hpw&rref=obituaries&_r=0

Russell D. Hemenway - Washington Post obit:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/russell-d-hemenway-legislative-reformer-dies-at-88/2014/01/31/ce121960-8a90-11e3-833c-33098f9e5267_story.html

Remembering my beloved Father, all his amazing work in the world, his laugh.

I had the opportunity to work with Russ at NCEC for seven years, beginning in 1990. Most of us on staff were young and ignorant but we knew we were fortunate to have a fearless and courageous lion in our presence. I'll always remember his humor, passion and dedication to fighting the good fight.

Dear Anne,
When I heard about you Dad's passing, all I thought about was the fond memories that we all had while working at the NCEC in NYC, in the 1970's. Your dad was one of the most inspirational people who was part of my life. He taught me much about politics, both national and local. about New York City and most important about dealing with people. He always found time to spend with me during his busy schedule.
When I had been promoted to the position as Controller, Assistant...

We watch the weather with great anticipation, and pray that the skys clear and my daughter Claire and I head south (west?) to pick up Alice, who wants so much to pay her last respects to Hemmy, who was so good to her. Alice Boyce LaPoint Smith, wife of late-great-best-friend Richard L. Smith, will be there if we can arrange it.

The world has lost a courageous thinker, who was way ahead of his time, and I have lost my close companion who gave me the greatest gift of all, Our son Brent! Unbeknownst to a lot of our friends, he stayed in constant contact with us with his great lovely daughter Anne who inherited his strong, liberal spirit and was a loving sister to Brent throughout! Russell, Anne, Brent, I and my husband Norman Lonsdale, who in the meantime, has also passed on, turned out to be what is today...