Federal judge of 40 years dies (Duluth, MN -- labor and civil rights work)

Source: Duluth (Minn.) News Tribune

As a labor lawyer, Gerald Heaney represented the teacher’s association and helped make the Duluth school district the first in Minnesota to adopt the same pay scale for men and women.

As a political figure, Heaney helped form the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party.

As a U.S. Circuit Court judge, Heaney authored or helped write opinions that led to the desegregation of schools in Little Rock, Ark.; Omaha, Neb.; and St. Louis.

The retired federal judge, longtime DFL party activist and decorated World War II hero has died at 92.

Read more: http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/172049/

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There was a great quote on MPR, and I didn't catch who said it but thought it was a wonderful tribute: "He was a friend to many who never knew him."

The good ones all seem to go too soon, the bad ones live on forever.

RIP, Judge Heaney.

He was a wonderful man and attended the local Labor Day picnic every year. I'm sorry he's gone, but he lived a full, rich life and helped so many people.

RIP