The Peninsula lost one if its best and brightest this weekend with the tragic death of Examiner and Independent photographer Susan Caldwell.
Caldwell, 41, was a single mom who worked hard to support her daughter Nina Garrison, 14. Both were tragically lost when struck by a motorist who crossed the center divide on Bayshore Boulevard in Brisbane Sunday. Caldwell was on the way to photograph the Golden Gate Kennel Club at the Cow Palace and was bringing Nina along to share the experience, according to an article in the Examiner on Monday. Caldwell was bringing Nina along with her because the two had recently lost a cat and were thinking of getting a dog, the article said.
Any premature loss of life is tragic but to those who worked with Caldwell, the pain is significant because of her dedication to her craft and sterling character.
For 16 years, Caldwell would doggedly pursue any photo she was assigned and did so with grace and professionalism. At any assignment, whether it be a ribbon-cutting, a street fair or a six-alarm fire, Caldwell could be counted on to be there with a knowing smile.
As the Peninsula crowded with emerging newspapers in recent years, Caldwell never lost her cool with the increased competition and always treated her colleagues with respect — even if they didn't deserve it. And most importantly, she was a really nice person with a big heart and a great sense of humor.
Her skill, dedication, character and understanding of community journalism at its best and its worst will be truly missed.
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