Book of Memories for Glenn Lord

Condolence From Tom Kovacs

Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 LMT

It took a while until the message reached me that Glenn passed away. It took another while until I put together these lines. I met Glenn in 1981 and our correspondence continued for 30 years. I learned to appreciate his integrity, his generosity and his very own sense of humor. He will be missed, even here, in (far from Texas) tiny Switzerland.

Condolence From Joseph Ives

Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 LMT

R.I.P. Mr. Lord. Thanks for all your efforts over the years. Condolences to your family and loved ones.

Condolence From Scott Tate

Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 LMT

I never had the honor of meeting Mr. Lord, but I count myself among the multitude who greatly appreciate the boons granted through his labors of love over the years. RIP, sir. Sincere condolences to his family, friends and followers.

Condolence From Dennis McHaney

Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 LMT

I am proud to have known Glenn and to have him consider me a friend.

Condolence From Bill Cavalier

Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 LMT

Cheryl and I are so sorry to hear of Glenn's passing. Our deepest condolences to Glenn's family at the loss of our dear and gracious friend.

Condolence From Tony

Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 LMT

I never had the pleasure of meeting Glenn, but as a huge REH fan, I will forever appreciate the work he did so that people like me could enjoy life and its literary pleasures even more. Thanks Glenn. Condolences to his family.

Condolence From Richard A. Tucker

Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 LMT

Glenn Lord was the name that became synonymously associated with the literary integrity of the works of the late author Robert E. Howard. As such I came to rely on Glenn Lord for representing the best presentations of the late author's works when they saw print. It would have been nice to meet him and get to know him as a man and not just as a literary representative. I'm honored to have met others who knew him and had nothing but great respect for the man and his professionalism. I'm saddened by his passing and grateful for his work. Glenn Lord's name will not be forgotten in my lifetime. Hopefully his efforts will live a long time after we've passed.

Condolence From Barbara Barrett

Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 LMT

Lou Ann, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Thank you so much for arranging the lunch in Galveston. Your kind gesture meant a lot to me then. Today, it is a special memory that I'm fortunate to have. I can still see his smiling face at his eightieth birthday celebration on Saturday when he was surrounded by family and friends. That's how I want to remember him. With caring thoughts, Barbara

Condolence From Jason

Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 LMT

I never had the chance to meet Mr. Glenn Lord, but his name was in many of the books I owned (REH). Books that influenced my childhood and life. For that, I thank him for all his hard work and wish I could have met him. I'm an example of those he never knew he touched and I am sure there are countless others like myself who feel the same.

Condolence From Gwen Vann

Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 LMT

LouAnn and children: "God is my Refuge and Strength, a present help in trouble" Psalm 46:1. Sorry for your loss. With love...

Condolence From Ed Chaczyk

Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 LMT

To me, Glenn was one of those "famous folk" that you read about but never think you'll ever meet. In talking to him and writing to him, I found him to be so "normal" and "down to earth" that it surprised the hell out of me. Glenn, I wished you would have stayed on this earth longer, because there were a lot more things I wanted to say to you. God bless you and your family.

Condolence From Patrice Louinet

Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 LMT

Words simply can't convey the respect and admiration I have for Glenn. I miss you, my friend and mentor. Rest in Peace.

Condolence From Mike Chivers

Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 LMT

A great man who did so much for our appreciation of the works of Robert E. Howard.

Condolence From Terry Allen

Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 LMT

I feel privileged to have had the pleasure of meeting Glenn , with all he'd done for REH's legacy I felt humbled when he thanked me for some infornation I sent him.Condolences to the family R.I.P.Glenn -Terry Allen

Condolence From Damon Sasser

Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 LMT

Glenn was a very special man. Soft spoken, kind and generous, he was always quick to smile and tell a joke or to help a friend. I know he left a lasting impression on me. He will be missed by his many friends and family. Rest in peace, my friend.

Condolence From Jess and Danell Fields and the Rosewood Family

Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 LMT

On behalf of the Rosewood Funeral Home family, we offer our most sincere condolences on your loss.

Condolence From Stephan Allsup

Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 LMT

Truly the end of an era! Glenn was the best. His wonderful book editions of R. E. Howard opened up all the worlds of mystery and wonder for me as a youth. So happy I got the chance to meet him and get him to sign Last Celt in person. What a kindly gentleman. Our loss is his gain, for he is now in the hand of the Almighty, beyond all his mortal aches and pains. "We will go to him, but he will not return to us." (2 Sam. 12:23)

Condolence From Jim Barron

Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 LMT

My deepest condolences to Glenn's family. I feel priviledged that I had the opportunity to meet Glenn on a couple of occasions and he was a true gentleman. Prior to that - for decades - I read about the man who was the literary agent for the REH heirs and was the pioneer in Howard scholarship. Glenn, thank you. Your work was invaluable. You will be missed.

Condolence From Bernd Karwath

Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 LMT

Guardian of the Rainbow Bridge The silhouettes of unfathomable existence Do not yield their mystery, Until one is a part of them. A friend felt their inscriptions In the pages of his mind. Like some Cimmerian travelling south, He walked - and never tired - Through years and decades, searching, Dedicated to the poet's voice Who made those far-off hills come close, Like faces out of memory. From the poet's words a fire rose, And pictures in the fire, And the friend became the man To tend the flames with tender care, While he collected and admired, Till the visions spoke in tongues Of countries all around the world: The words cannot expire. The misty hills have come to us, And Glenn is now a part of them.

Condolence From Fredrik Malmberg

Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 LMT

Glenn came across as a very gentle and humble person. I am certain that he filled his days on this earth with much joy that I know nothing about. His life-long passion in bringing the works of Robert E Howard to a larger audience was astounding. It leaves a big impression and there are hundreds of thousands, if not millions, who have at some point appreciated what he did for their reading enjoyment. On behalf of myself, Leslie and Jay I extend our deepest condolences to Glenn's family, and we are grateful for his great achievements.

Condolence From Loay H. Hall

Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 LMT

Rest in peace, Glenn.

Condolence From Mark Brown

Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 LMT

As a fan of the works of Robert E. Howard I offer my sincerest thanks and deepest sympathy towards your many friends and family.

Condolence From Richard Moore

Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 LMT

I sure miss Glenn and appreciate all he did for REH fans all over the world.

Condolence From Morgan Holmes

Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 LMT

I got to know Glenn over the past 20 years. I am going to miss his sense of humor. He was a sort of father figure to us.

Condolence From David C. Smith

Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 LMT

I am extremely saddened to hear of Glenn’s passing. Without doubt, he was one of the most generous, honest, and self-effacing men I have known. His importance to the legacy of Robert E. Howard’s literary achievements cannot be underestimated, but, for me, Glenn deserves to be remembered for his personal stature as much as for his scholarly work. I wrote several novels for the Howard estate when Glenn was executor; he was so prompt and friendly as a businessman during our association that I was unprepared later, when I dealt with others in the publishing trade, to find them to be nowhere near his quality! He was an important man. May he rest in peace and in the loving memory of his family and friends.

Condolence From Timothy W. Arney (aka Da Dawg)

Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 LMT

I WILL OFTEN THINK FONDLY OF GLENN. A TRUE FRIEND HAS DEPARTED US, LEAVING A VOID THAT NONE CAN FILL. HIS GENTLE HUMOR AND HIS PASSION FOR THE WRITINGS OF REH WILL BE MISSED. I found a quote that sums it up for me: "He who has gone, so we but cherish his memory, abides with us, more potent, nay, more present than the living man." ~Antoine de Saint-Exupery~ Louann my deepest condolences goes out to you and your family. I have always enjoyed my conversations with Glenn; he spoke proudly of you and his family and happily shared his memories when we weren't speaking of Howard. I am deeply honored to have been able to call him friend. I am so grateful for the brief periods of time I spent with him. He will be sorely missed.

Condolence From Mark "Amster" Singleton

Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 LMT

Though I never met the man, his selfless efforts to bring the works of Robert E. Howard to the public had a profound effect on my life and the lives of many others. The literary world owes him a debt of gratitude that can never be repaid. My deepest condolences to his family.

Condolence From Ted Rypel

Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 LMT

I enjoyed the privilege of a brief letter exchange with Glenn, concerning REH business, back in the '80s. I found him to be a most kind and considerate soul, a gentleman whose like is rarely met, and much less so in the publishing field. I grieve for his loss and honor his eternal memory and spirit.

Condolence From Richard Sheehan

Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 LMT

RIP Glenn Lord. I never had the pleasure to meet Mr Lord, but what he did touched my life and for that I'll be forever grateful. My condolences to the Lord family.

Condolence From Dave Houston

Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 LMT

I never got to meet him, but if I had, I would have thanked him for allowing Roy Thomas to get the rights for Conan and REH's works to put to print in Savage Sword. Without his direction my childhood would have been spent maybe different to the man I am today. Thankyou Glen, and my thoughts are with his family. God Bless

Condolence From Bob R.

Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 LMT

Scanning the obits, I came across Glenn's name and immediately wondered if it was the same man who did so much to help preserve and spread the works of REH. My son's middle name is not "Conan" for no reason! My condolences to the Lord family.

Condolence From Roy Thomas

Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 LMT

I knew Glenn mainly in his capacity as literary agent for the Robert E. Howard estate, after I contacted him via mail in late 1969 to see about acquiring the rights to Conan for Marvel Comics. I last encountered him at the REH 100th-birthday celebration in Cross Plains, Texas, in 2006, where we did a program together. I found Glenn, from first to last, to be a man of integrity in a world that could use a lot more of it, and I feel diminished by his passing.

Condolence From Bob & Faye Cowen

Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 LMT

Glenn always had a friendly smile and words of knowledge and his dry wit. He will be greatly missed, but we know that we will see him again.

Condolence From Martin Page

Mon, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 LMT

Those who help in the sharing of dreams serve humanity. Respect, thanks and condolences from Edinburgh, Scotland.

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