In Memory of Judy Freeman

ZAM mourns the passing of our longtime Copy Editor.

Yesterday afternoon we learned that ZAM’s longtime copy editor, Judy "Looker" Freeman, passed away from lung cancer. Judy had been with ZAM since October 16, 2007. From the start, Judy worked to clean up the scribbling of our various writers, journalists, and editors. Many of us were fortunate to work with Judy, relying on her expertise to hold us up and shine the brightest light on our creative work. She never wanted to be in the spotlight, but quietly mentored a surprising number of people on the front lines of ZAM News. Chances are, if you ever read an article on ZAM, you've read something she touched.

She will be dearly missed by many here at ZAM, and many that have moved on.

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Condolences
# Jul 16 2014 at 12:40 PM Rating: Decent
I just want to send my sincere condolences to the family of Ms. Freeman. May her light now shine from heaven to rest upon family and friends in this time of mourning.
RIP
# Apr 05 2014 at 5:20 PM Rating: Decent
Rest in peace, you will be missed, Judy.
Judy Freeman
# Apr 04 2014 at 8:34 AM Rating: Decent
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Thank you soo very much for being one of the few who make our world better than it would be had you not been with us. Heart felt condolences to those who were close.
Lost ones
# Feb 03 2014 at 12:05 AM Rating: Decent
To her family and all that knew her my condolences. In our memories our lost ones always live on and continue to be close to our hearts.
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# Feb 02 2014 at 4:18 PM Rating: Decent
My thoughts and prayers are with her friends and family. If we are thought of and remembered we are not truly gone.......
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# Feb 02 2014 at 11:56 AM Rating: Good
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Sympathies to Ms. Freeman's family.
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remembered
# Feb 02 2014 at 2:23 AM Rating: Good
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The gods will be seeking Judy for her abilities, her work will never be done

Remembered always > Itpost
remembered
# Feb 02 2014 at 6:17 AM Rating: Excellent
Thoughts and prayers to all that knew her. Thanks for the news that helped a lot of people :)
Farewell Wonderful Lady
# Feb 02 2014 at 12:02 AM Rating: Decent
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RIP Judy. Thank you for helping me to become a better writer and always putting a smile on my face. Your encouragement was often what kept me writing. I wish I would have had a chance to say goodbye. You will be sorely missed.
Sweet memories
# Feb 01 2014 at 1:19 PM Rating: Good
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To the beautiful words and thoughts posted here I can only add my humble condolences to Judy's families.
My condolences
# Feb 01 2014 at 12:27 PM Rating: Good
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Very sorry to hear about the loss of Judy. My condolences.
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# Feb 01 2014 at 11:13 AM Rating: Good
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And her new quest is... because nothing really ever ends I wish her well on her new journey.
Condolences...
# Feb 01 2014 at 10:09 AM Rating: Good
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I wish her a safe journey to her new world beyond this one…

Peace to her families...

Namaste and blessed be...
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# Feb 01 2014 at 1:10 AM Rating: Good
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It's always sad to hear of the passing of someone who touched so many. Condolences to her friends and family and to the teams that knew her.
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My Sympathies
# Jan 31 2014 at 8:49 PM Rating: Excellent
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Sorry to hear about your loss. A good copy editor is hard to find, let alone a good person. To have both in the same package is rare. I have no doubt her absence will be acutely felt. My sympathies.
We'll all miss you
# Jan 31 2014 at 5:38 PM Rating: Decent
I only spoke with her once, when she welcomed me into the "totally disfuctional ZAM family". I looked forward to speak to her again, not knowing that she would pass away a week later.
You seemed great Judy, I will always regret not having had the time to know you better :'(
Sad to hear this
# Jan 31 2014 at 5:26 PM Rating: Excellent
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So sad. My condolences Smiley: frown
Deepest condolences.
# Jan 31 2014 at 5:22 PM Rating: Excellent
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So sad to learn of your loss. My very deepest condolences to Judy's family and friends. No doubt her light will linger through those she mentored.
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# Jan 31 2014 at 4:43 PM Rating: Excellent
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I'm sorry to hear of the loss to her loved ones and Zam-family.
Wings Forever
# Jan 31 2014 at 3:57 PM Rating: Excellent
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It can be said in many ways an from many perspective's, yes she will be missed by her family, our family at ZAM and SOE, but the wings she now wears will guide her to rest and peace. Let our hearts not be sorrowed for she has left this wicked world behind and is soaring high in the Heaven's.
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# Jan 31 2014 at 3:06 PM Rating: Excellent
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Condolences to her family and her extended family at Zam. I'm sure she will be sorely missed.
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