Ben Eder (1980-2001) entered Reed in 1998. He had grown up in Newport on the Oregon coast, an avid fisherman in a family that relied on the sea for its livelihood. His enthusiasm for life’s experiences took him all over the globe, but a tragic boating accident in 2001 stole away the lives of Ben and his crewmates.
The experiences of Ben and the rest of the Eder family have been chronicled in a new book, “Salt in Our Blood” by Michele Longo Eder. The book, the author, and the occupational hazards experienced by the Oregon fishing fleet, were recently profiled on OPB’s Think Out Loud (Nov 19, 2008). You can listen to the interview and read an incredible set of comments at the show’s web site. You can also see pictures of Ben and his family at Inside the Book. Two memorial scholarships have been established in Ben’s name and are accepting donations.
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