Very sad news: passing of Herb Swingle

[RJNorton]

I have come across some very sad news. Herb Swingle, who joined this forum in 2012, and made many thoughtful posts, has died.

http://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/kalama...fhid=21006

Here is a thread from 2015 that was devoted to Herb.

[Steve]

I'm sorry to hear about his passing. Being a relative newcomer to the forum, I only had one interaction with him here, but Herb was very helpful with the information on John Surratt he provided. Hopefully scholars/researchers in the future will continue to be as knowledgeable.

[Susan Higginbotham]

I'm so sorry to hear this.

[L Verge]

No wonder Herb and I got along so well. We shared the same birthday, only I was a year older -- and we both loved helping children. What a fine gentleman.

[Gene C]

I only had the fortune of knowing Herb through this forum, but at least I had that. Herb was a very giving person, you could tell he enjoyed sharing with others. I have several good memories of comments he has made here and in a few private messages. He had great enthusiasm.

There is a saying, "Love has a way of never letting go". Herb gave us some good memories that we can hold on to.
Rest In Peace

[Rob Wick]

I'm saddened to hear this. I always admired Herb, especially for his reaction to some of the situations he encountered. He will be missed.

Best
Rob

[Eva Elisabeth]

I second especially Gene and Rob - very sad. And despite his increasing health issues he always seemed a "positive thinker".

[LincolnMan]

Salute! A fellow veteran, lover of history, teacher, and truly good man.
Rest well.

[Rsmyth]

R.I.P. Herb

[BettyO]

I met Herb in 2015 when I went up to Auburn NY to visit the Seward House and give a talk on Powell. We had a delightful lunch in Skaneateles, NY about 5 miles from Seward House. He was a skilled historian and researcher. He will be missed.

[Anita]

Always enjoyed reading Herb's posts describing talks he gave to Seniors on the Civil War. I wasn't surprise to read that he received an Outstanding Volunteer Contribution Award from the New York State Office for Aging. Herb enriched the lives of many.

[Thomas Kearney]

I always enjoyed seeing Herb post on the forum. I would have liked to have met him in person to talk all things Lincoln. My condolences go to his family and we will all miss him.

[Dawn E Foster]

Oh, no ... That makes me so sad ...