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In Memoriam: Thomas Bonsall
posted Sunday, 20 July 2008
Thomas E. Bonsall
April 1947 - July 15, 2008
Tom was my most trusted adult male friend, a man I would have chosen as my brother, were we given such choices.
He was my mentor as a writer, editor and photographer; a person who could be depended upon to give an honest opinion on a photograph or article rather than flatter me with what he might have guessed I wanted to hear.
Like all true friends, he was able to poke fun at my foibles without being hurtful; to deflate my ego when it was deserved; to give earnest praise when it was warranted; to find humor in my social and physical clumsiness, and to teach me it was not the end of the world to be a klutz.
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1. Peter Cohen left...
Wednesday, 23 July 2008 12:46 am
Tom was an exceptionally talented person, with a deep wit and a more
compassionate feeling for other people than he felt comfortable showing at
times. I knew him for more than 40 years, and am sure he retained his
outlook across that span. He will be missed.
2. John Waddell left...
Friday, 22 August 2008 4:03 pm
Mr. Bonsall was a tremendous writer. I own several of his book, his
wonderful Studebaker book "Less Than They Promised" being my favorite. My
condolences to Mr. Bonsall's partner and family for their loss.
3. G.M. Malliet left...
Tuesday, 2 September 2008 10:44 am
Tom was a lovely, gifted, and extraordinarily talented man. His passing is
both a personal loss and a loss to the writing community that he cared
about so deeply.