Richard Stewart

I enjoyed working with Richard at the Chronicle. What a great loss of a talented reporter and writer. We'll miss you.

What a great loss for journalism and the world. Richard was a one-of-a-kind man, capable of wit, humor, sarcasm, sympathy, kindness, and amazing humanity all at the appropriate times. He will be greatly missed. My sympathies to his family and many loved ones.

Richard was a great friend who opened the door to my career and a lifetime of friends when he hired me as a kid reporter at the Daily Cougar. Years later when I tried to thank him for that decision that made such a difference in my life, he confessed that he and sports editor Steve Pate took all the Cougar applications, tossed them up in the air and whichever ones landed face up, they hired. I still here him laughing at the absurdity of it all. Rest in peace, Richard.

Please accept my sincerest sympathy. Richard was a dear friend and fellow journalist. When I hired him at the Houston Chronicle to cover the Beaumont area, I knew I had a treasure. He was a great reporter, an even better story teller. I used to start my mornings with a smile because he sent in notes full of funny stories and sweet wonderful tales of his joy at being a father. The last time I talked to him, he also talked of the joys of his grandchildren and his new family. I share your sadness at this time. He was a good friend.

My deepest sympathy for your loss...Richard was a brilliant writer and a kind person. He was always a joy to work with on a story at the Chronicle.

Cindy, I am so sorry for your loss. I love you, Cindy R

Richard was one of the best people I ever met. He was a superb writer and storyteller. He was a true wit. He was a fine friend and family man. He touched many, many lives, personally and professionally. We will miss him.

Go with God and be in a better place. Your life should be remembered in celebration.

I met Richard when I was a young reporter at The Beaumont Enterprise. Given that we covered the same towns, we bumped into one another frequently. He was kind and patient, and his asides during trials were absolutely hilarious, as were many of his other observations. Thank you, Richard, for all of the insight you shared with a green reporter. You will be missed by many.

So long my old friend. You helped me many a time with words and made my life easier. Thanks.