Comments on: Legacy

By: Peter Kasnicki

Peter Kasnicki — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 17:20:21 +0000

Steve, although I never had the opportunity to meet your dad, I had always wondered what took him to OKC and what happened there. In 1973 I joined a CPA firm in Farmingdale and he had recently left them to join J.D.P. as CFO. I have to tell you what a legend he was at that firm and how admired he was there, especially some of the staff there that considered him a legend. Condolences to you and your family.

By: Rusty

Rusty — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:05:05 +0000

Thank you for your blog. Truly sorry for you loss. I can’t imagine not having my Dad around.

By: Chad

Chad — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 16:55:31 +0000

Steve, really touched by your post. Having met your dad, I can see how he had the successes he did have. He was a character and a charmer. I enjoyed talking with him very much. As you have been a very good friend of mine for years, I am also aware some of the reasons why I know you had to dig deep to write this piece.

It’s a fitting tribute; well deserved considering the things he DID accomplish, and a poetic development considering the writer and the forum.

But perhaps the BEST thing that he did for downtown and for Oklahoma City was produce a son that cares about them as much as you do and who works so hard to make sure the best and truest efforts are given to the city’s renaissance. I’m certain he was proud of that.

My condolences on your loss.

By: Matt W

Matt W — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 20:50:57 +0000

Sorry about your loss, Steve

By: Bob

Bob — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 16:11:17 +0000

HI Steve,

I am really sorry for your loss. No one understands how mainful it is to loose a father until they experience for themselves. Mine has been gone for 15 years and I still miss him.

Bob

By: Young Bill Young

Young Bill Young — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 18:57:55 +0000

All the best to you, sir, in your time of grieving. It’s never easy to lose a parent. I wish you peace and fond memories.

By the way, I actually shopped at the Century Center one Christmas. (Showing my age.) Bought gifts at FAO Schwartz and other shops.

By: Emily

Emily — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 18:44:55 +0000

Great story…I feel like I read your heart…
My condolences to you and your family.
God Bless

By: Matt Allen

Matt Allen — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 18:28:32 +0000

I enjoyed this blog, Steve. I am sorry for your loss. His legacy lives in with you, and what an interesting insight into what drives you to cover OKC so thoroughly and passionately.

By: david ball

david ball — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 17:58:07 +0000

great writeup, steve. i’m glad you decided to follow your passion and become a writer. you are indeed the man for the job.

By: Steve Lackmeyer

Steve Lackmeyer — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:48:44 +0000

You’re kind Shawn, but let’s make Century Center a place that won’t scare people away!