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It came to my attention last night that Kirk Swenk, who was the Ashton Drake copywriter ...

Posted by Lynne D <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Lynne+D' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> 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.

What a great man. His laugh and smile live on in we who were lucky to know him.

Posted by Trish at dollymall <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Trish+at+dollymall' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 27, 2025, 11:11 pm, in reply to "It came to my attention last night that Kirk Swenk, who was the Ashton Drake copywriter ..."

Kirk aka Les Moore was I wonderful man. Thank you, Kirk, for all your >>>

Posted by Patsy aka Madra <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Patsy+aka+Madra' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 27, 2025, 6:16 pm, in reply to "It came to my attention last night that Kirk Swenk, who was the Ashton Drake copywriter ..."

entertaining stories, your sense of humor, and giving many of us our “aka” s. This world has lost a beautiful soul.

Oh no. I’m sorry he was indeed a dear man

Posted by Lori in Denver <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Lori+in+Denver' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 27, 2025, 4:36 pm, in reply to "It came to my attention last night that Kirk Swenk, who was the Ashton Drake copywriter ..."

Sorry to hear this! I met him at the LA convention I believe. He was very nice.

Posted by Mike <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Mike' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 27, 2025, 3:46 pm, in reply to "It came to my attention last night that Kirk Swenk, who was the Ashton Drake copywriter ..."

A sweet memory. Those of us lucky to know the world pre-digital see the world a little differently.

Posted by Ori <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Ori' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 27, 2025, 3:45 pm, in reply to "It came to my attention last night that Kirk Swenk, who was the Ashton Drake copywriter ..."

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