This has taken me so long to compose. I'm still not sure what I'm going to say! I am Donna Catana Lawrence. I worked with Blair for 20+ years at ASI. He was my boss, my mentor, one of my very dearest friends for 42 years. He hired me in February, 1978. We started laughing about five minutes into my job interview, and we never stopped. We had the greatest working relationship, along with the third person in our NBC department, Eve Pohlo. Eve's daughter-in law has posted here, some of the best pics of the three of us.
None of the three of us loved having our picture taken, but we always managed to pull it off when it counted. As long as we were together, it never felt like work! What do you say about this stellar human, Blair Gordon? He really was my mentor. He listened to me, he loved me unconditionally, he supported my decisions, he championed everything I ever did and said. He loved both of my husbands! No judgement ever! He fretted through both of my late-in-life pregnancies and was equally ecstatic and relieved when Catherine and Dylan were born. Blair never forgot their birthdays or mine. We had the deepest bond and love for each other. Blair and my mother adored each other and she was tough as nails, but as mild as a lamb with him! He loved my family and they him. His voice is and always will be booming in my head! Oh honey, it's okay! What other choice but to just go with that. I am beyond grateful that I got to talk to him on the Sunday before he passed. He thought he had the best life, was the luckiest man for having his amazing family and wonderful friends. But it is I who feel not only lucky, but honored that he included me in his inner circle for so many years. I will miss him endlessly and love him forever! I've included a photo of Blair and me with his longtime friend, Tom Magee. It was taken in the late 80's during one of Tom's annual summer trips to stay with Blair. To Megan and family, to Blair's friends who have posted here, you all have my deepest condolences. This is one aching chasm which can never be filled! Love to all. Donna Catana Lawrence 5/18/20