Councilman “Duke” Bainum

On June 9, 2009, Councilman Duke Bainum, 56, died at about 11 p.m. of complications from an aneurysm.  In 2003 Spring,  he visited me at my office with his aide at the time, John White.  I would see him at events throughout the years since.  He was  a gentleman and very ambitious.  Just as he was making a comeback, it was shocking how quickly he passed away.  My heart goes out to his spirit, family, and loved ones.