It came to my attention last night that Kirk Swenk, who was the Ashton Drake copywriter ... 📂 Archived Message Posted by Lynne D on June 27, 2025, 2:43 pm who wrote the story cards has passed away. Those of us who attended the AD conventions remember how much fun he was. He frequently wrote skits based on the characters in Gene's world, and called up attendees to be part of a "radio show." When I began working for AD, they asked me for a snapshot of myself. This was before the days of digital photography. I was attending my first convention as a team member, had arrived at an airport (maybe Newark?) picked up my luggage and was wandering around looking for signs that might direct me to a shuttle service. A man I didn't recognize, said, "Are you Lynne?" He had seen the photo I sent in at the office. He introduced himself, and we agreed that we didn't know how to get to the hotel. We laughed a lot and decided it was better being clueless together and not alone. He was a sweetheart, and I will always think of him fondly. Message Thread: It came to my attention last night that Kirk Swenk, who was the Ashton Drake copywriter ... - Lynne D June 27, 2025, 2:43 pm What a great man. His laugh and smile live on in we who were lucky to know him. - Trish at dollymall June 27, 2025, 11:11 pm Kirk aka Les Moore was I wonderful man. Thank you, Kirk, for all your >>> - Patsy aka Madra June 27, 2025, 6:16 pm Oh no. I’m sorry he was indeed a dear man - Lori in Denver June 27, 2025, 4:36 pm Sorry to hear this! I met him at the LA convention I believe. He was very nice. - Mike June 27, 2025, 3:46 pm A sweet memory. Those of us lucky to know the world pre-digital see the world a little differently. - Ori June 27, 2025, 3:45 pm « Index   Searching