We have been deeply saddened and shocked with the news of Taylor Brown’s passing earlier this month, which was completely unexpected. We have felt at a loss for words to express how distraught we are, and all of our thoughts and love are with Sam Gibson and their three children, Eliza, Jasper and Felix.
To say that Taylor has been an anchor of the TWP CoP would be an understatement. He has been a tireless force of energy, enthusiasm and commitment that has been instrumental in shaping the CoP and in getting us to where we are today. Taylor was always there for you whenever you needed, and he had the most wonderful, thoughtful, and reassuring presence and disposition, also positive and constructive. He never lost track of the big picture and he was exemplary in his ability to find a way to navigate through even the most dogged of challenges – and to bring others along with him.
On the very morning of the day he died, Taylor was working with Heather, Alina and other CoPers on a concept note that he single-handedly helped to get unstuck.
How we will miss him, not only as a colleague and partner but especially as a friend. He will forever hold a very special place in our collective hearts.
With much love,
Alina Rocha Menocal and Graham Teskey
Co-Chairs
Thinking and Working Politically Community of Practice
22 June 2020
We have been deeply saddened and shocked with the news of Taylor Brown’s passing earlier this month, which was completely unexpected. We have felt at a loss for words to express how distraught we are, and all of our thoughts and love are with Sam Gibson and their three children, Eliza, Jasper and Felix.
To say that Taylor has been an anchor of the TWP CoP would be an understatement. He has been a tireless force of energy, enthusiasm and commitment that has been instrumental in shaping the CoP and in getting us to where we are today. Taylor was always there for you whenever you needed, and he had the most wonderful, thoughtful, and reassuring presence and disposition, also positive and constructive. He never lost track of the big picture and he was exemplary in his ability to find a way to navigate through even the most dogged of challenges – and to bring others along with him.
On the very morning of the day he died, Taylor was working with Heather, Alina and other CoPers on a concept note that he single-handedly helped to get unstuck.
How we will miss him, not only as a colleague and partner but especially as a friend. He will forever hold a very special place in our collective hearts.
With much love,
Alina Rocha Menocal and Graham Teskey
Co-Chairs
Thinking and Working Politically Community of Practice
22 June 2020
