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John Grau posted a condolence
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Just hearing the sad news. Lew was a professor, a friend and, most of all, an inspiration at a pivotal turn in my life. He opened for me a whole realm that continues, many decades later, to be a moving and rewarding endeavor. RIP Lew — and Wesli. May the lights of your many students shine with your memory.
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Alice Teeter posted a condolence
Friday, December 20, 2024
Just heard this sad news. I remember fondly visiting Lew and Jean in Maine. My condolences to Jean and children. I bought The Book of Forms when I was in high school in 1970 and was inspired to a life of writing poetry. ♥️
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Brenda Boerger posted a condolence
Monday, November 25, 2024
Hello,
It is 11/25/2024 and I am just seeing this. In just a few days I hope to be self-publishing my work POET Psalms (Poetic Oracle English Translation), in which I quote extensively from THE BOOK OF FORMS. Lew was my poetry prof at SUNY Oswego in the early 1970s and I was hoping to share my work with him. Please know he remains valued for the encouragement he gave to developing writers, especially poets.
Sincerely,
~Brenda Higgie Boerger, Class of 1974
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Jeanne Albrecht posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Lewis was my teacher from 1976 - 78 at SUNY Oswego. He was the first person who helped me to believe in myself, for which I shall always be grateful. Although (to his and my father's chagrin) I never published a book, I did have a successful career as a writer for newspapers, magazines and corporations, and later as a web content provider. Thanks largely to the confidence he inspired, I was gainfully employed for more than 35 years. Thanks, Lew, and rest well. My condolences to his wife Jean and his family. - Jeanne Albrecht
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Linda Loomis posted a condolence
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Professor Turco told us in class one day that he would like to be remembered through his poetry. That wish has come true as people continue to read works from his large oeuvre. (He taught us to use that word instead of "collection.") I believe, however, that he is also remembered for his teaching of formal poetry, a form to which he was totally committed. Lew was a larger-than-life personality, a dedicated mentor, and a fine colleague. In his honor, I plan to find my Book Of Forms tonight and craft a poem--carefully. I send heartfelt condolences to Jean and family.

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Friday, September 27, 2024
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