THOMAS-WAHMAN-Obituary

THOMAS WAHMAN

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WAHMAN--Thomas W., a chief strategist behind the contentious 1982 renewal of the Voting Rights Act and one who devoted his adult life to social, economic, and environmental justice in the US and abroad, died on February 26th in NYC after a brief illness. Tom was a star hockey goalie, both in St....

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Thanks , Stephanie, for these kind words. Tom and Win were a great team, and are both missed a lot. It's hard to believe that Tom has been gone for ten years, but I continue to be grateful that he doesn't have to live through these terrible times. We hope for better days'

Susan, I still miss both Tom and Win. Tom was always available to help Win through any challenges she faced. We also appreciated that your family included Win as part of your family,

Sending so much love to all of you. I am grateful for my Uncle Tom, his care and friendship throughout my life, and the powerful friendship between our families. Here's to our two Minnesota divinity-seeking hockey player dads and family members we love and cherish so much. -Allison

Hard to believe that it's been 9 years since Tom's passing. The only consolation is that he doesn't have to endure this day's chaos and destruction of all he worked toward. He would be heartsick.......but of course determinedly looking for ways to confront the perpetrators. In your honor, Tom, we'll do what we can.

True, Gail!

Thanks, Stephanie, for your generous thoughts. Win was family; she was most helpful to Tom when he joined RBF, as she'd been there a while. I'm reminded recently of how much they both loved Wagner's Ring, and treated each other to the whole cycle whenever it played at the Met.

Tom was so supportive of my Aunt Winifred Gallagher. He was always available to help her through any personal issues she had; ie working diligently through the red tape in NYC to fix the elevator in her apartment building when she returned from a long hospital stay. We thank Susan and Tom for inviting Aunt Winn to all their holiday gatherings.

Dear memories hold forever.

Thank you, Allison, for your thoughtful words. It's difficult to parse the reality that Tom has been gone for six years. It always delights me to remember what great friends he and your dad were over the years.