I first met Joe Micko during the Obama campaign when he was incredibly active in getting out yard signs. I soon learned that he was a firm supporter of labor unions and was an active member of the Laborers’ Union. Then I found out that he was involved with environmental causes. Then I found out that he donated money to keep the Democratic Headquarters open. Somewhat later I found out that he was a formidable wrestler when he was in college–and I hadn’t even known he went to college.
As his health declined, he had trouble getting out the signs, but he manned a table for the Ukrainian cause and remained steadfast in his support for the Ukrainians, and he never wavered in his progressive politics.
I was so sad to hear of his death. I’ll miss his political presence, but I’ll miss his friendship even more.
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