I met Stevenson in the 70s through VISTA when he came to Austin to film interviews with volunteers. Those tapes are in cold storage somewhere in some federal bureaucrat's office, no doubt. Stevenson swept into town, stirred things up with his charm, laughter, and love for life. I only learned of his successful career recently when I began searching for information on other former VISTAs; clearly, he was making a lasting contribution.I wish I had dropped him a note to congratulate him on a life well-lived. I am undoubtedly one of a long list of people who knew him only briefly but was touched by him. My condolences to his family and friends.
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