Mike Campbell is who I've worked with on my book reviews for this paper these past three years. He proved not just to be a good editor, but became a good friend in the process. I feel like I learned a whole lot from his attention to detail, and his willingness to sometimes bluntly say, "this needs to be stated differently." He forced me to pay more attention to what I do. 

Mike has a great sense of humor and a genuine compassion for others. He also has a sharp eye for what makes a good story. The We Alaskans section which he helped resurrect and which he edited for its entire run as part of the Dispatch (its final issue publishes this weekend) provided a venue for some of the best writing to be found in this state. And he sat humbly in the background making it happen while the very many authors he found and lent space to got all the credit. The paper has lost a quiet giant.