Very sad news: Laurie Verge has passed

[Anita]

Thanks to everyone for sharing here about Laurie. Your moving words and personal experinces add to my gratitude for having met Laurie through this forum. I was new to Lincoln studies when I joined and Laurie was one of the members who welcomed me. Laurie wrote on all things Lincoln and more. Yes, she was a wordsmith but not all worsmiths have the depth of knowledge, the desire to share and collaborate and love of learning that came through in her posts. We never met in person yet I came to know her. Laurie shared her passion for history and teaching, her values, family history and love of her daughter and grandson who brought her much joy. She supported young student members with encouragement and respect. She had a wicked sence of humor. She leaves a rich professional legacy. I am missing her but I know she still lives here. I just need to read one of her 10,000 plus posts and Surratt Courier newsletters.