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Comment on 102. Remembering Randy Starkman by duffgibson

duffgibson — Sat, 19 May 2012 00:10:33 +0000

I sure appreciate these comments and thank you so much for just reading it in the first place. I’ve had a number of people comment, both here and in other places, that it would be a great idea to have something named after Randy. I really would love to see it – just not entirely sure how to make it happen. I’ll keep talking about though. #RandyStarkman

Comment on 102. Remembering Randy Starkman by unseenskaters

unseenskaters — Fri, 18 May 2012 22:50:39 +0000

Duff: Thank you for your heartfelt words about Randy Starkman, I met him only once — at a figure skating competition last year — and truly enjoyed talking with him. I immediately sensed the compassionate intelligence and good humor of this devoted family man/professional journalist, and this American feels privileged to have spent just a little time in his company. I’m not surprised at all to read that he sent books to your boys — I remember Randy jotting down a book title I suggested for his daughter. You and your family are truly fortunate to have known him. It would be fitting for a Canadian amateur sport or journalistic award to be named in his honor and I would be happy to help in any way I can.

Comment on 102. Remembering Randy Starkman by JolineO

JolineO — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:32:33 +0000

Your words here have honoured Randy immensely. I never knew him, but after reading this, I wish I had. “He took a greater interest, asked more meaningful questions and just cared more than anyone else.” I can only hope and choose to live toward the day when someone might be able to speak those words about me. Thanks for adding this to my day, Duff.

Comment on 102. Remembering Randy Starkman by duffgibson

duffgibson — Tue, 15 May 2012 02:09:22 +0000

I don’t know who could make that happen. I’ll try to think who I could ask about that.

Comment on 102. Remembering Randy Starkman by Lisa Tinley

Lisa Tinley — Tue, 15 May 2012 02:04:42 +0000

Great article Duff. Amateur sport lost not only a great storyteller but also a great champion

Comment on 102. Remembering Randy Starkman by Liz Elton

Liz Elton — Tue, 15 May 2012 02:01:13 +0000

What a good idea to have a Canadian Sport Award named for Randy. Who can make that happen?

Comment on 101. Erie Otters Backup Goalie’s Backup by Guy

Guy — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 07:08:54 +0000

Great story!

Thanks Duff.

Comment on 100. 100! by duffgibson

duffgibson — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 19:53:43 +0000

For all of those who took the time to leave a comment, either here or on the Facebook page, thank you so much. The whole point was to reach an audience and begin a discussion about why we do it in the first place and the feedback is a clear and welcome indicator that a lot of us are on the same page. I appreciate very much the kind words about the 100 posts as well. Until the next time…

Comment on 100. 100! by Jason

Jason — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:11:20 +0000

Well done on achieving this milestone Duff. Thanks for placing such a huge amount of your own time into bringing these SPAIB’s reflections to others. In Australia. scoring a century in cricket is celebrated with a standing ovation – so “great knock” Duff.

Jason

Comment on 100. 100! by Jim

Jim — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 17:43:21 +0000

Congrats Duff on your 100th post- well done. Hope to see the book coming out soon!