Some of you may remember Harry Dyer, a Sports copy editor, who died Thursday. Here’s his obit.
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Harry was one of the great characters of the newsroom when I worked with him in Meriden nearly 40 years ago. He commanded a corner desk over by the wire machines, cackling and commenting as he raced across the out-of-town copy before firing it upstairs via pneumatic tube. He refused to wear outer clothing on even the coldest winter day, he expertly showed me the ropes of sports gambling, and he was an astute, outspoken, hilarious observer of the passing scene. He was one of those guys who made the newsroom seem like a very special place – and made me feel lucky to be a part of it.
Wherever Harry is, I’m sure he’s not wearing a coat. And he’s probably asking someone in a crowd whether the blue ointment worked.
Harry was one of the last of the characters, a genuinely great guy. He introduced me to, among other things, balsamic vinegar. For this, I will be forever grateful to him ….. RIP, Harry.
For many years, I worked across from the sports department and got to meet many nice people, and Harry was on of those great guys! A very pleasant person to talk with. RIP HARRY