Comments on: Newsroom in shock at journalist’s sudden death http://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/2012/news/newsroom-in-shock-at-journalists-sudden-death/ The home of UK regional journalism news and jobs Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:01:19 +0000 hourly 1 By: Will Scott http://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/2012/news/newsroom-in-shock-at-journalists-sudden-death/#comment-16552 Will Scott Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:54:03 +0000 http://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/?p=1623543#comment-16552 Shocked to find out Ian has died. I got to know him from my time as a sports writer covering Sunderland over the last seven years and at the odd gig. He was just as big a music fan as a football supporter. His colleague, Graeme Anderson, has written a fitting tribute to his friend and I don't think I can add anything to what Graeme has already written. He has perfectly captured the man I came to know and respect. He was a fine writer, father, husband and friend. You'll be sadly missed Ian. http://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/sunderland-afc/chris-young-column/farewell_to_a_friend_a_tribute_to_ian_laws_1_4193058 Shocked to find out Ian has died. I got to know him from my time as a sports writer covering Sunderland over the last seven years and at the odd gig. He was just as big a music fan as a football supporter. His colleague, Graeme Anderson, has written a fitting tribute to his friend and I don’t think I can add anything to what Graeme has already written. He has perfectly captured the man I came to know and respect. He was a fine writer, father, husband and friend. You’ll be sadly missed Ian.

http://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/sunderland-afc/chris-young-column/farewell_to_a_friend_a_tribute_to_ian_laws_1_4193058

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]]> By: Tony Harrison http://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/2012/news/newsroom-in-shock-at-journalists-sudden-death/#comment-16541 Tony Harrison Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:54:37 +0000 http://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/?p=1623543#comment-16541 Such sad news. I worked with Ian at Scarborough years ago and, me being a Boro supporter, it was always good, friendly banter. Our feelings go out to Ian's family. A smashing lad, Ian will be very sadly missed. Such sad news.
I worked with Ian at Scarborough years ago and, me being a Boro supporter, it was always good, friendly banter.
Our feelings go out to Ian’s family.
A smashing lad, Ian will be very sadly missed.

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]]> By: Sarah Skelton (Tully) http://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/2012/news/newsroom-in-shock-at-journalists-sudden-death/#comment-16540 Sarah Skelton (Tully) Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:30:10 +0000 http://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/?p=1623543#comment-16540 Still trying to take in this terrible news......so wrong. My heart goes out to Ian's wife and children. So very sorry that I can't be there to say goodbye Ian. I will always have such great memories. A true gentleman and treasure. Still trying to take in this terrible news……so wrong. My heart goes out to Ian’s wife and children. So very sorry that I can’t be there to say goodbye Ian. I will always have such great memories. A true gentleman and treasure.

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]]> By: Jane Muirhead (Stephenson) http://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/2012/news/newsroom-in-shock-at-journalists-sudden-death/#comment-16510 Jane Muirhead (Stephenson) Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:07:13 +0000 http://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/?p=1623543#comment-16510 No words can express my sadness at this terrible news. Ian truly was one in a million and I am extremely lucky to have had the chance to work with such a wonderful man and talented journalist. He brightened the newsroom with his huge smile and sharp wit. My thoughts and love to Kelly, their children and Ian's family at this sad time. No words can express my sadness at this terrible news. Ian truly was one in a million and I am extremely lucky to have had the chance to work with such a wonderful man and talented journalist. He brightened the newsroom with his huge smile and sharp wit. My thoughts and love to Kelly, their children and Ian’s family at this sad time.

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]]> By: Andrew Higgins http://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/2012/news/newsroom-in-shock-at-journalists-sudden-death/#comment-16505 Andrew Higgins Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:26:58 +0000 http://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/?p=1623543#comment-16505 Terrible news, condolances to his family. He was a fine reporter at Scarborough, always full of fun, and I remember how delighted he was to get a job in Sunderland covering his beloved team. RIP Terrible news, condolances to his family. He was a fine reporter at Scarborough, always full of fun, and I remember how delighted he was to get a job in Sunderland covering his beloved team. RIP

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]]> By: Red Williams http://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/2012/news/newsroom-in-shock-at-journalists-sudden-death/#comment-16498 Red Williams Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:55:52 +0000 http://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/?p=1623543#comment-16498 I didn't know Ian but as an exiled Sunderland reporter eagerly read all of his match reports and club copy online. Can't believe he's died at such a tragically young age. My heart goes out to his family and friends, they must be truly devastated. I didn’t know Ian but as an exiled Sunderland reporter eagerly read all of his match reports and club copy online.
Can’t believe he’s died at such a tragically young age.
My heart goes out to his family and friends, they must be truly devastated.

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]]> By: Neil Pickford http://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/2012/news/newsroom-in-shock-at-journalists-sudden-death/#comment-16494 Neil Pickford Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:57:40 +0000 http://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/?p=1623543#comment-16494 Such a shock. I got to know Ian through colleagues at Scarborough and he was a great bloke to share a pint and a laugh with. My thoughts are with Kelly and the children. RIP Such a shock. I got to know Ian through colleagues at Scarborough and he was a great bloke to share a pint and a laugh with.
My thoughts are with Kelly and the children.
RIP

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]]> By: John Metcalfe http://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/2012/news/newsroom-in-shock-at-journalists-sudden-death/#comment-16492 John Metcalfe Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:53:30 +0000 http://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/?p=1623543#comment-16492 So tragic. I worked as a sports reporter at Scarborough when Ian was there and I remember him as a top reporter and a top bloke. My thoughts are with his family and friends. R.I.P. So tragic. I worked as a sports reporter at Scarborough when Ian was there and I remember him as a top reporter and a top bloke.
My thoughts are with his family and friends.
R.I.P.

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]]> By: Damian Holmes http://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/2012/news/newsroom-in-shock-at-journalists-sudden-death/#comment-16491 Damian Holmes Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:46:37 +0000 http://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/?p=1623543#comment-16491 RIP Lawsy. You were one of the best. Difficult to take this news in. RIP Lawsy. You were one of the best. Difficult to take this news in.

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