I just learned of Fred Dole's passing and was stunned by the news. Fred photographed Collector's Gallery for many years, among his other duties as Editor of O Gauge Railroading, and I learned to be a much better writer thanks to his professionalism as an editor as well as his artistic talents as a photographer. In his years as Editor of OGR, Fred was responsible for the look as well as the content of the magazine which helped us become the magazine we are today.
When we worked together, because our names sound similar, people were always confusing us. For years I found myself answering to Fred Doyle and Fred answering to Ed Dole. Given Fred's achievements in the hobby as photographer, editor, layout person and writer I was proud to be called Fred. It was an honor.
My condolences to Edie, his loyal wife and chief supporter. Fred and his superior set of talents will be missed by all of us in the hobby.
Ed Boyle
