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STEVEN KOMAROW
A journalist who covered Congress, presidential elections, and wars for the Associated Press and USA Today and later rose to top newsroom leadership at CQ Roll Call, died Sunday, April 29, 2018 at George Washington Hospital. He was 61. Steve Komarow was an editor and reporter of uncommon courage and tenacity whose calm demeanor hid a passion for First Amendment values and a deep caring for others. His dedication to journalism was surpassed only by his love of family (including all dogs) and rebuilding Alfa Romeos. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Stephanie Bolick, his son, Sasha, his daughter Cayla, a brother, Bruce, a sister, Judy, and cousins Rhoda and Bernie Faller and Elaine and Lew Komarow. There will be a private burial. A memorial service will be held in the near future. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to the Reporter's Committee for Freedom of the Press.
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Fariba
January 31, 2021
I had a course with Steve at Medill School, Northern Western Uni.
He was very nice to me as an international student. He was asking me questions in the class to make sure I’m involved with the discussion.
RIP Steve and thank you
Tish Wells
May 12, 2018
Steve was a good friend for me during our time at USA Today and afterwards when I went to Knight Ridder/McClatchy. I'm so sorry to read this. I'll never forget him. My deep sympathy to all.
Mark Thompson
May 8, 2018
Stephanie, Cayla and Sasha: I came to know Steve in all four of his jobs, from young AP reporter to seasoned boss at CQ. Among the scores of folks I worked with over 40 years of covering the U.S. military (I took the attached photo of him as we flew over Iraq in a UH-60 in May, 2004), he was the rare two-fer: an excellent journalist and, at least from where I sat, a fundamentally decent guy who was universally respected. Please accept my condolences.
May 6, 2018
Dear Stephanie. I had the good fortune to know Steve for years as a fellow journalist and was always delighted to see him during our shared reporting adventures on Capitol Hill and elsewhere. He was a good friend and an excellent journalist. My deepest sympathy to you and the family. Dave Montgomery
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May 4, 2018
Dear Stephanie and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Steve was always very kind to me and quick with a smile. My heart breaks for you all. with deepest sympathy, Nance
Stephen Marshall
May 3, 2018
Steve was a friend to talk skiing with when we were both in the newsroom of USA Today so many years ago. I'm so very sorry we've lost him - a really good man.
May 2, 2018
May God's loving kindness comfort and sustain your family during this difficult time.
May 2, 2018
My condolences to the family. May the peace of God and the fond memories you cherish comfort and sustain you in your time of need.
-RM
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