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|| SportsShooter.com: Member Message Board Ed Szalajeski 1970-2008 EJ Hersom, Photographer, Photo Editor Sanford | ME | USA | Posted: 9:06 AM on 11.17.08 ->> SportsShooter member and my SS sponsor past away Thursday. He was a dear friend and I will miss him. His obituary is featured in the Portland Press Herald today. http://pressherald.mainetoday.com/story.php?id=222400 EJ Hersom 2004 & 2006 New England Press Association Photographer of the Year, weeklies  This post is:  Informative (3) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Pouya Dianat, Photographer Atlanta | GA | USA | Posted: 9:21 AM on 11.17.08 ->> Condolences to his family including his wife and son. It was always nice for me to hear Ed on the message boards, it reminded me of my first summer internship in Maine. He will be missed.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Osamu Chiba, Photographer Vista | CA | USA | Posted: 9:26 AM on 11.17.08 ->> My prayers and deepest sympathies to his family... I'd never met him, but exchanged e-mails about event photography before. He sounded like a very interesting and nice person. Very shocked... O  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Bob Nichols, Photographer Tipton | IN | USA | Posted: 9:30 AM on 11.17.08 ->> Sorry to hear about this. A typo in your post EJ made it hard to find his member's page. Ed J. Szalajeski http://www.sportsshooter.com/members.html?id=464  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Jason Johns, Student/Intern, Photographer Biddeford | ME | USA | Posted: 9:42 AM on 11.17.08 ->> A few years ago, I was a rank amateur with a passion for photography, but had to make do with second & third generation equipment. One weekend, I was shooting a high school hockey game just for the heck of it, and this guy came up to me, wanted to know how my photos were turning out, gave me a few tips along with his card. We got to talking, and he encouraged me to keep developing my eye. That guy was Ed. Before I met him, I had never gotten that kind of encouragement from a professional, and it made me realize that I just might be able to do something with this hobby of mine. Over the years, I shot dozens of tournaments & a few weddings for him, and he taught me alot about what goes on behind booking a tournament & running a photo business... the kind of things that you don't learn about in school textbooks. Due to a chance meeting at a hockey rink, a young shooter gained a great friend & a good teacher. I'll miss you Ed. Jason  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Eric Canha, Photographer Brockton | MA | United States | Posted: 9:51 AM on 11.17.08 ->> This one just sucked all the air out of my office. I had just spoken to him a few weeks ago and had been planning another of our "ride home" calls. Heartbreaking news of someone so young and with a family and bright future. Heartbroken and a little more lonely.... Eric  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Alan Look, Photographer Bloomington | IL | United States | Posted: 10:22 AM on 11.17.08 ->> I'm speechless. All my best to the family.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Delane B. Rouse, Photographer, Photo Editor Washington | DC | US | Posted: 11:03 AM on 11.17.08 ->> Woah!!! Ed and I touched base off-board on a number of subjects on a semi-regular basis. He helped me in a major way with a database project last November...no big deal for him, that's just the way he was. We'd bounce business ideas off each other, and keep the other posted on new products and marketing ideas. I'm definitely gonna miss you Ed. Delane  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Steven E. Frischling, Photographer Live HVN : Work SFO-NYC | | | Posted: 11:55 AM on 11.17.08 ->> Wow, I am a loss. I had met Ed a few times, shot some football with him, shared dinner with him in Boston. He was funny, kind and genuine. While we hadn't spoken in a while I'm going to miss him and I know he'll be missed. I wish his family the best. -Fish  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Preston Mack, Photographer Orlando | FL | USA | Posted: 12:20 PM on 11.17.08 ->> I sold Ed my EOS 1D many years ago. We have kept in touch on and off since, and he was always great to chat with. I am stunned that he passed. I can only offer my condolences to his family. PM  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Clark Brooks, Photo Editor, Photographer Urbana | IL | USA | Posted: 12:22 PM on 11.17.08 ->> I am at a loss, too. Like some others Ed and I spoke on the phone and offline often. It is a sad day and I will miss him. My heart goes out to his family.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions andy kuno, Photographer san francisco | CA | usa | Posted: 12:44 PM on 11.17.08 ->> sad news. my heart goes out to his family and friends.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Jeff Stanton, Photographer Princeton | IN | USA | Posted: 12:51 PM on 11.17.08 ->> Ed and I used to exchange emails about our work. He was a great guy and I will miss him. God Bless him.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Ron Hawkes, Photographer Rockland | ME | USA | Posted: 1:27 PM on 11.17.08 ->> I was shocked and saddened to arrive at the MBR.ORG All Star weekend and find out about the passing of Ed. He was a friend and great photographer who's work I really appreciated. Ed had a passion for photography and a passion for life. My best wishes to his family and friends, Ed will be missed, but he will forever remain in my heart. Ed was a fellow sportsshooter.com member and the thousands of photographers and people that knew Ed will miss his input to our society. Rest in peace big man Ron  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Rich Cruse, Photographer Laguna Niguel | CA | USA | Posted: 1:34 PM on 11.17.08 ->> Deepest Sympathies to Ed's family. The photo on his SS page is so touching.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Dianna Russell, Photographer Springfield | MO | USA | Posted: 2:13 PM on 11.17.08 ->> I am also shocked and saddened. Ed and I traded several emails in the past. He was very kind and helpful and offered advice on shooting hockey. My deepest sympathies to his family and friends. ~Dianna  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Robin O'Shaughnessy, Photo Editor, Photographer Waco | TX | USA | Posted: 2:17 PM on 11.17.08 ->> I am so shocked and at a loss. Speechless. I was just about to hit him up on twitter to see how he was doing after the surgery. Right before I moved back to Texas this August, I spent my last Sunday in Portland with Ed photographing the races at Scarbrough Downs. It was such a great experience. Sure he was the track photographer and made it known all around that it was okay for me to be wandering in the stables, barns and wherever else I wanted to go but because he was extremely friendly with everyone. He loved his wife, son, family (blood and extended alike) and photography. You will be greatly missed my friend.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Matthew Sauk, Photographer Sandy | UT | United States | Posted: 2:36 PM on 11.17.08 ->> wow open heart surgery at the age of 38, how scary. Sad to hear what sounds like a great person has passed away.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Dirk Dewachter, Photographer Playa Del Rey | CA | USA | Posted: 2:45 PM on 11.17.08 ->> Wow, this came out of nowhere. Ed was a great guy as we exchange some emails in the last four to five years. 38 is just way too young. He will be missed and our deepest sympathies goes out to his family and close friends.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Dave Amorde, Photographer Lake Forest | CA | USA | Posted: 3:55 PM on 11.17.08 ->> I guess when Ed wasn't out shooting he was emailing the SS community. I can't count the number digital dialogues I've had with Ed over the years. Truly a fine gentleman who will be dearly missed.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (1) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Al Santos, Photographer Silver Spring | MD | USA | Posted: 4:11 PM on 11.17.08 ->> Sad news. I will miss seeing Ed's post on the message board. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Richard Orr, Photographer Longmeadow | MA | USA | Posted: 4:45 PM on 11.17.08 ->> This is very sad news. I worked with his mom before I left that job to shoot full time. I met Ed online, here. Both were really nice folk. He was a wonderful guy. The world is a little sadder today for Ed. But better because of him. Prayers up to Ed and his family.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Shawn Lynch, Photographer, Assistant New York / Boston | NY/MA | USA | Posted: 4:57 PM on 11.17.08 ->> We are all blessed to have gotten to know him over the 38 years of his life. He had contected me a few times in the message boards and through e-mail. It's a shame we never got to meet, but he seemed like a great guy. Definitely someone I would have wanted to meet. My heart goes out to his family for their loss.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Shelly Castellano, Photographer, Assistant Huntington Beach | CA | USA | Posted: 5:04 PM on 11.17.08 ->> So, sad to read this news. Ed loved hockey and was quite good a shooting it too. He will be missed.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Michael Fischer, Photographer Spencer | Ia | USA | Posted: 5:09 PM on 11.17.08 ->> This is really sad. I only knew Ed from the boards, but he seemed to be a class act. Heart surgery is always a risk. 38 is too young. God must have need someone to photograph horses. God Bless,Ed Michael  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Luke Trottier, Photographer Bath | ME | US | Posted: 7:27 AM on 11.18.08 ->> I have enjoyed many conversations with Ed regarding the business of Event Photography over the years. It is very sad to lose a shooter with his passion and talents.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Debra L Rothenberg, Photographer New York | NY | USA | Posted: 8:09 AM on 11.18.08 ->> how very sad. My condolences to his family  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions G.J. McCarthy, Photographer Dallas | TX | USA21 | Posted: 11:53 AM on 11.20.08 ->> Man, this is sad news to hear. Ed's been emailing me on and off from my days back at The Paris (Texas) News. Always seemed like a real decent dude. My condolences to his family as well. - gerry -  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Mitchell Clinton, Photographer Carlsbad | CA | USA | Posted: 6:46 PM on 11.20.08 ->> I did not know him, but knew of him through the message board. My most condolences go out to all that were close to him.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Nadine Redd, Photographer Kansas City | KS | USA | Posted: 8:01 PM on 11.20.08 ->> Ed was an amazing man. He was the one SS member that would email me about my post and let me know how to get better. I had not heard from him lately and know I will miss his emails to me. My prayers and thoughts are with his family. It is a loss to all of us.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Landon Finch, Photographer Colorado Springs | CO | USA | Posted: 11:33 AM on 11.21.08 ->> So sad to hear, the picture on his member page is so powerful in light of his death.  This post is:  Informative (1) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Mark Bolton, Photographer Rochester | NH | USA | Posted: 11:42 AM on 11.21.08 ->> Very sad to hear. Much like the posters above, I exchanged emails with Ed re: shooting the World Mud Bowl Championships in North Conway, NH. My thoughts and prayers to his family. Mark  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Jeff Barrie, Photographer Indianapolis | IN | USA | Posted: 9:29 PM on 11.22.08 ->> Oh man how sad to hear this. Like many others on here Ed and I had many conversations thru emails and on the "ride home" phone calls. We bounced ideas off each other and occasionaly shot down the others ideas, "I don't think that would work and here is why..." You could always count on at least 2 thigs from Ed, a laugh and an honest answer or opinion. He was truely a great individual and will be missed by all of us here. My prayers are with his family at such a difficult time.  This post is:  Informative (0) | Funny (0) | Huh? (0) | Off Topic (0) | Inappropriate (0) |   Definitions Add your comments... If you'd like to add your comments to this thread, use this form. You need to be an active (paying) member of SportsShooter.com in order to post messages to the system. NOTE: If you would like to report a problem you've found within the SportsShooter.com website, please let us know via the 'Contact Us' form, which alerts us immediately. It is not guaranteed that a member of the staff will see your message board post. 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