The above photo is one of
the many fond memories I have of Drew Goren.
In August 2003, I took a train down to the city, from my
hometown of Walden. In my hand was a portfolio. I was a nervous
college kid on his way to an interview. It may have only been
an internship, but I was trembling with the fear that I wouldn't
be good enough. When I finally got to that office on 25th
street, the tension had already peaked, and upon meeting Drew
and his sidekick Graham, the tension quickly disapaeared.
I felt at ease. I got the job, and for the next 4-5 months,
I got to hang out with Drew a few days a week, listening to
music (I remember a lot of Killing Joke, Teenage Fanclub,
Coachwhips, and Spoon), talking photography and designing
a magazine. Drew was the best boss I could ever have. Not
only was he cool and totally easy to deal with, but he became
a mentor, and i learned for from him in a couple months, than
one could ever imagine.
Since those days, we had been in and out of touch, occasionally
seeing each other, and talking music and photography. We had
just recently spoke of meeting up, and I really feel a lot
of regret for not doing so before he passed away in Decemeber,
but I am glad that I was able to spend some time with Drew
a year ago, and was able to meet his adorable daughter, Nina
and Girlfriend, Julia, as well as sister, Jen. My last memory
of Drew is a happy one, in which I was able to see how great
a father he was.
Friends and family have put together a memorial
website where you can donate in order to help support
Drew wonderful family.
Also, please take a look at Drew's amazing photography subwaysleeper.com.
There will be a benefit concert, in honor of Drew, in the
upcoming months, thanks Drew's friends in The
GoStation, among others. Details to come...
Drew, I would not be who I am without you. You will surely
be missed by everyone lucky enough to have known you.
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