tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post112060854712360551..comments2024-03-12T10:31:11.815-07:00Comments on The Ward-O-Matic: LouieWard Jenkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05013085293679968596noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-1160417930371398322006-10-09T11:18:00.000-07:002006-10-09T11:18:00.000-07:00Hello Ward,For a 25th Anniversary Crawford tribute...Hello Ward,<BR/>For a 25th Anniversary Crawford tribute video I am working on, I need a good picture of the wonderfull Mister Lou Hertz, and need it better than matchbook size. The B&W headshot that acomes up in a google images "Lou Hertz" search would be good but I'd take anything. If you or your peeps have something along these lines msg me at troche2255 then circle-a then gmail.com.<BR/><BR/>I need a pix of Ran Coney too if you go back that far....<BR/><BR/>'Tis an entertaining blog you got.<BR/><BR/>Best regards, Tom Roche, 21 yrs at Crawford.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-1123043599326946002005-08-02T21:33:00.000-07:002005-08-02T21:33:00.000-07:00I've been away from the Atlanta animation communit...I've been away from the Atlanta animation community for what seems like a lifetime now. Lou kept in touch by email, regaling me with stories of trips to Zagreb, Ottawa and Annecy, and of being the "loud mouth" representative from ASIFA-Atlanta at the international board meetings. When I was still in Atlanta, there were many times when the two of us would get together to go over ASIFA details and just chat - about animation, about dogs, about families, about life. These are the times when you want to remember all the details of the conversation but can't. He joked mercilessly, never once showed up without a twinkle in his eye, and made me laugh plenty; so maybe the words are fading but the feeling persists. I can't begin to describe the joy I saw in him in being a part of the international animation world. His enthusiasm for the art was contagious and his appreciation for those who can pull it off boundless. He was always saying how incredible it was to see what the young animators were doing these days, humbly claiming to be an old fart past his prime and not up to the new gadgetry. But he knew the essence of the art was far beyond any new-fangled toys or tools, and he constantly shared his sincere and heartfelt wonderment at its magic. This energetic spirit, full of spit and gumption, has made a lasting impression. You know I think you're the greatest, Looie.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-1121269620880225962005-07-13T08:47:00.000-07:002005-07-13T08:47:00.000-07:00I was so sad when you called to tell me the news. ...I was so sad when you called to tell me the news. lou played such a big role in the beginning of your career as an animator... such a cool guy. I like to think he'd love this drawing you did of him here, too.andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15932895308629536422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-1120762589032979492005-07-07T11:56:00.000-07:002005-07-07T11:56:00.000-07:00Lou was a true friend. Any time you called him, fo...Lou was a true friend. Any time you called him, for whatever reason, he would say, "I'll be right there.", and he was. When his crew in heaven starts to get rowdy he'll say, "DRAW A PICTURE, BOOBIE!" He will be missed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-1120711877189992372005-07-06T21:51:00.000-07:002005-07-06T21:51:00.000-07:00It is a great gift to have such a mentor. Your wor...It is a great gift to have such a mentor. Your words really moved me. My congratulations on having such a friend and my condolences on your loss.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05951682320258878397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-1120673392210605652005-07-06T11:09:00.000-07:002005-07-06T11:09:00.000-07:00Hey there, Pope. It was nice to see everybody, but...Hey there, Pope. It was nice to see everybody, but I hated the reason why. It was a very moving ceremony. Made me proud to have known Lou.<BR/><BR/>And thanks, all, for the nice comments. I really appreciate it. He was a fun-loving guy, and I wished that you all could've met him. He was a hoot.<BR/><BR/>His wife, Judi, to his kids:<BR/>"He had a blast."Ward Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05013085293679968596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-1120672815874019382005-07-06T11:00:00.000-07:002005-07-06T11:00:00.000-07:00Oh, you didn't sweat all THAT much. But you WERE ...Oh, you didn't sweat all THAT much. But you WERE amusingly nervous. Here's to Lou; and more to the point, to his example that growing OLD doesn't have to include growing UP. I certainly will miss my favorite dirty old man. Thank heavens we still have Strandquest...Robert Popehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18216484801391073449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-1120666687400457072005-07-06T09:18:00.000-07:002005-07-06T09:18:00.000-07:00a touching tribute and story. sounds like he was ...a touching tribute and story. sounds like he was a great teacher and friend to you.Jan Halvarsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17783438439039979102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-1120653262300039912005-07-06T05:34:00.000-07:002005-07-06T05:34:00.000-07:00That's sooo sad. We all remember those people in ...That's sooo sad. We all remember those people in our long journey who helped us through and kept us honest. People like Lou are rare birds. Your tribute was very touching.James Palmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16204321060052223904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984824.post-1120652133001995252005-07-06T05:15:00.000-07:002005-07-06T05:15:00.000-07:00What a great tribute. I never had the pleasure of ...What a great tribute. I never had the pleasure of meeting Lou, but after your kind words, I kinda feel like I know him. I can tell he will be missed to no end.Jared Chapmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17302729939324826631noreply@blogger.com