Very sad news: Laurie Verge has passed

[Dennis Urban]

I am deeply saddened to hear of Laurie's passing. I know she is in a better place where all her questions will be answered. I'm so happy I got to know Laurie over the past several years through my annual visits to Maryland which always included the Surratt House. I spent part of a wonderful afternoon with Laurie this past September when we shared thoughts for an hour or so and I inscribed a copy of my then newly released book for the house library. Through Laurie, my book is now in the Surratt House gift shop. I loved Laurie for her graciousness, her candor, and her wealth of knowledge. She was always willing to share her tie and here knowledge. My eyes will be wet when I remember Laurie in my prayers tonight. Requiescant in pace my dear friend.