This article appears in the Fall 2024 issue
David Holahan
In Memoriam: David Holahan
We were deeply saddened to learn of the death of David Holahan, an important, prize-winning contributor to Estuary magazine, who died June 11, 2024. David was a seasoned professional writer, commentator, and reporter. Kyn Tolson, David’s widow, wrote to us, “He loved writing for the magazine and felt it has an important mission.”
David was justifiably proud and pleased with his many contributions to Estuary, especially his piece on Thornton W. Burgess. All of David’s articles that appeared in Estuary can be read by our subscribers in the online archives at EstuaryMagazine.com.
The Connecticut Society of Professional Journalists (CSPJ) awarded David first place in the Magazine Features category for his Estuary story about Oliver LaPlace, the last of the Connecticut River guides. CSPJ judged his story “a wonderful historic look at a subculture.” This added another prize to the many he won in his long and storied writing and publishing career. You can simply type the following words into your browser, and David’s insightful article on Oliver LaPlace will appear: “The Last of the Legendary Watermen.” Or use the QR code below.
