Today, the Capital Gazette lost five members of our family. Stories on all five bright, wonderful lives will be included in the following tweets.
Gerald Fischman’s personality was so quiet and withdrawn that it hid the brilliant mind, wry wit and “wicked pen” that his colleagues would treasure. bsun.md/2tOmt81
Rob Hiaasen’s wryly observant writing style and his generous mentoring of young journalists assured him of roles in several newsrooms, including the Capital Gazette. bsun.md/2tMBCXy
John McNamara was remembered by his colleagues for his flexibility, concise writing and extensive knowledge of regional sports. bsun.md/2ICcoAB
Rebecca Smith was a recent hire at the Capital Gazette but had already proved herself a valuable asset. bsun.md/2lDT8K2
After a career in fashion and public relations in New York City, Wendi Winters built a reputation as a prolific freelance reporter and well-known community resource at the Capital Gazette. bsun.md/2KxbYk3
