Comments on: Respected Atlanta Journalist, Don Baird, Died on Thursday

By: Joan

Joan — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:06:09 +0000

Beautifully written memory! My most vivid memory of Don is his parting remark to me every single time we took leave of each other after visiting: “Be sweet.” I told him a few months ago that I miss that parting reminder when I go without hearing it for awhile. It reminds me of my childhood, when that was a common way among our relatives of saying goodbye.

By: Jane

Jane — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 13:33:23 +0000

Very well said, Beth. Don was a joy to be around. He had a great sense of humor and, as you said, was always quick with a song. I will miss him and, as always, regret that I didn’t spend more time in his presence.
Our family was blessed to have him as a part of it, weren’t we?

By: jo

jo — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 18:29:58 +0000

Beth,
I am so very sorry for your family’s loss. He sounds like he was a true Southern gentleman….a rarity these days.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.