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| May he Rest in Peace |
Mason County Commissioner Jerry Lingle passed away at the age of 57, his son found his body in his home. Cause of death is unknown, an autopsy is going to be performed. For more information visit the Bremerton Sun
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| This out of focus picture is the only picture I ever took of Jerry. He was happy to pose for this picture. |
The early passing of Jerry Lingle, who I will forever remember as “Commissioner Lingle,” marks one of the saddest days in Mason County history. From humble beginnings he rose to achieve one of the most powerful positions in our county, and did it all with honor and dignity.
ReplyDeleteJerry Lingle was, in every respect, “a man’s man,” not because of his formidable physical bearing, but because he had the strength and character to be sensitive, kind and caring without relinquishing authority. In this era of cynicism and indulgence, it may be some time before they make another Jerry Lingle, and we should all feel honored to have known a man who possessed those qualities to which so many aspire yet so few achieve.
I had the pleasure of getting to know Jerry when he was our Shelton High School police officer and I was a science teacher. What a great human being!!! My condolences to his family and to Mason County.
ReplyDeleteThat is an excellent photo of an amazing man. He is deeply missed.
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