Monday, September 26, 2022
I was saddened to learn of the passing of my colleague and friend, Don Bishop. My sincere condolences go out to Toni and his family.
Under Albany Law School's alphabetic seating, Bishop and Benjamin sat together. I quickly realized what a gift it was to go through that rigorous and often challenging three years with Don sitting next to me. Without Don's wit, humor and kindness I doubt that I would have made it through law school, certainly not with my sanity intact. Don's one-liners, whispered to me in class, often caused me to quickly jam my hand in my mouth to stop from laughing out loud.
After Law School, we both ended up working for the state. We would run into each other in the Empire State Plaza, at lunch, at one of the craft shows that were often in the concourse, or at a mutual friend's house. I always enjoyed talking to him, catching up and recalling our time together in law school.
I will always remember him fondly. He was truly a wonderful friend.
