Winston Thom

Winston, the long-time lobby doorman at the Training Center building, passed away this week.  The UCB office staff found out about his death last night.

The thing I loved about Winston was that he was such a positive presence in our building.  He was always smiling and full energy.  He always had a joke or funny comment for everyone.  I’m sure he had a funny comment or greeting for every UCB student he met.

One of my favorite things about entering and leaving the lobby was being greeted with a “Big Man!” which was Winston’s signature greeting for the dudes.  I always enjoyed it.  He was a sincere person.

There’s information in the lobby about his memorial service, if you are interested.

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  1. mir777 reblogged this from halphillips and added:
    This is sad. What a sweet man.
  2. halphillips reblogged this from iamachilles and added:
    This makes me so sad....always thought of...as the sitcom...
  3. juliatokarcik reblogged this from weaziller and added:
    I am very sadden that it is most likely that everyone never had...chance to tell Winston...
  4. laughwithlauren reblogged this from iamachilles and added:
    had a cigarette with...after class a year ago probably -
  5. weclassy reblogged this from iamachilles and added:
    sad to read this but happy...able to get to know Winston. You know how people usually say...
  6. suspicious-sarah said: Sad news. He was always so sympathetic when you came in out of the rain.
  7. jessep-s reblogged this from spolikeluzhate and added:
    Was wondering where he went. I always said goodbye to him, and he’d always just respond, “Awwwwright!”
  8. charlietodd said: Very sad news. He was always so super friendly and warm.
  9. wrongcharlie reblogged this from iamachilles and added:
    friendly guy. Winston, you’ll be missed.
  10. toyns reblogged this from iamachilles and added:
    He always made me smile when I left
  11. pbwelsh reblogged this from iamachilles and added:
    seemed to be content....lot of people on...daily basis, and...
  12. mattlittle reblogged this from chrisreblogs and added:
    I interned at the UCB offices in 2008, and saw Winston every Tuesday evening. He was always in a good mood, and always...
  13. dreeday reblogged this from iamachilles and added:
    definitely brightened my day,...night— somehow, arriving at UCB
  14. weaziller reblogged this from frankhejl and added:
    Weaziller Oh man! This sucks! This guy was the best.
  15. chrisreblogs reblogged this from iamachilles and added:
    Sadness. Winston taught me...trick of pressing both buttons to get
  16. bridgecomedy reblogged this from leilacohanmiccio and added:
    I’m sorry to hear that. He had a kind heart.
  17. taxidermychurch reblogged this from frankhejl and added:
    I always looked forward to seeing him. He was the best. It only takes a few minutes to brighten someone’s day —...
  18. khealywu said: Oh no :( He really was awesome. Great guy. So bummed now.
  19. leilacohanmiccio reblogged this from iamachilles and added:
    and I appreciated that...getting confused...how to open the...
  20. migueld reblogged this from iamachilles
  21. poupak reblogged this from iamachilles and added:
    This just makes me really sad. He...kind word and we chit-chatted while waiting
  22. brendanmc reblogged this from frankhejl and added:
    Oh no! That’s very sad. He was always so much fun to shoot the breeze with, such a nice guy.
  23. ariphoto said: That’s sad! I liked him.
  24. spolikeluzhate reblogged this from iamachilles and added:
    didn’t take bullshit. When an elevator...lie to the building tenants
  25. frankhejl reblogged this from caitlintime and added:
    No! I was wondering where he had been lately. I can’t believe that. He was always so kind. :(
  26. caitlintime reblogged this from iamachilles and added:
    UCB spirit. Or we had his. He’ll be missed.
  27. benzado reblogged this from iamachilles