I haven't been at the Detroit Free Press for very long -- 4 years last month -- and I certainly haven't lived much in the history of this storied newspaper. But it only took one meeting with former publisher Neal Shine to know why this newsroom speaks of him as if he were still in the office next door. He spoke to the staff last May when the newspaper celebrated its 175th birthday. The staff was still in a state of disbelief and mourning after the sell of the paper from Knight Ridder to Gannett. Yet Neal came in and gave life to the staff and, I believe, reminded many that the people here are what really matter.
Neal Shine passed away yesterday. He's an interesting man and a great journalist. If you don't know anything about him, take a moment to read one of the many stories about him here.
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