A Sad Day for NPR
NPR staff are deeply mourning the loss of Gary Smith, whose official title was Services Coordinator for Facilities but, as a staff note suggested, “was perhaps NPR’s finest ambassador.”
Gary had been battling health problems for the past few months and passed away unexpectedly this week; NPR is holding a private memorial service for him today.
Gary was in charge of the NPR front desk since 2003 and anyone who passed through the 635 Mass Ave lobby for an on-air interview, meeting, public tour or other purpose knew him, enjoyed his huge smile and undoubtedly struck up a conversation with him.
NPR staff has been posting remembrances on the news organization’s intranet and we’ll share some with you after the jump…
“…Gary represented the best of NPR – dedicated to both his job and co-workers.
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