Tom Hall changed and influenced so many people's lives...including mine. He wasn't an ambitious man, but he accomplished so much...more, even, than I think he realized.

I can't begin to thank -- and I'm not sure I even have the words -- everybody (including those who couldn't be there in person) who contributed to making his memorial gathering at The Press Room such an amazing event.

I tried to see and talk to as many friends as I could. I elbowed my way (sorry for any bruises I'm responsible for) towards the bar/buffet area as often as I could, stopping for a few words where I could, waving when I couldn't get close enough...

I am still quite overwhelmed.

And while such an outpouring of memories, images, Tom's voice (and David Behm's and many others) was immensely comforting and consoling (for want of better words), it was a very emotionally wrought day for me.

Linn