Yesterday my friend, Lew Kollias, Division Director of Appellate/PCR MSPD died suddenly at the age of 53.

He served the hopeless unswervingly for 20 years. He was a tireless advocate, both for his clients and his people, a kind soul beneath the bluster, a great golfer and a hot hand at craps.

I am grateful for his friendship and expect never to meet his like again.

He will be missed.