Readers' Comments
Augusta may have been one of the cities Gen. Oglethorpe and other English settlers formed in the map in this state, James Brown sang about it, and every spring, all eyes are on the city for the Masters, but let it be known and realized that it was EDWARD MARLOW MCINTYRE who legitimized its own existence, thus showing the world where it is on the map!!!!
WELL DONE, THOU GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT!!!!
M.V. Oliphant, Atlanta, GA

A GREAT man, he's someone I want my children to read about when it come to the History of Augusta. I'm keeping all article on him.
I hoping Augusta can get a day name after him. Meeting Mr. McIntyre was one of the greatest honor that had ever taken place in my life. When ever I saw him out and about he always had kind word. I was glad to have the opportuinity to know such greatest.
Joann K., Augusta, GA

Look at his fruit. Look at the Riverwalk and many other accomplishments. When you walk on the River the first name you think of is Ed McIntyre; so why not rename it? Yes, he made a mistake, let it go!! What mistakes have you made? His was made public due to his position. You have no position, you aren't important in the community so your flaws are hidden. Search yourself while you are still judging him!
Tonya, Augusta, GA

Why does the people and city of Augusta focus on Mr. McIntyre being the mayor of Augusta? He was only mayor for approximately 1 1/2 years (21 years ago)- did he really accomplish all they say he did? Riverwalk was decided on (knowing our commission, probably not) in a 1 1/2 year time span? And I think the races are pretty much still divided. Lets focus on what he really did, which I am sure he has a lot of accomplishments.
D.J. Hall

A GREAT man, he's someone I want my children to read about when it come to the History of Augusta. I'm keeping all article on him.
I hoping Augusta can get a day name after him. Meeting Mr. McIntyre was one of the greatest honor that had ever taken place in my life. When ever I saw him out and about he always had kind word. I was glad to have the opportuinity to know such greatest.
Joann K., Augusta, GA

Mr. McIntyre was a man of conviction. He fought long and hard for those that "didn't have a voice." I am so thankful that one of his many visions - Riverwalk Augusta, came to fruition. He will be missed.
Veleta P., Huntsville, AL

I was a city employee during Mayor McIntyre term in office. All employees that I worked with thought he was a good mayor and and a good man. There was a sadness when he left office and as we all Know the city of Augusta lost when we lost him. I worked with the fire department for 34 years and think he was the best mayor ever.
David W. Sr., Martinez, GA

I first met Mr. Edward McIntyre when I was a little girl. Ed was a teacher. I remember seeing him in the hallway of the C.T.Walker school. My first impression of him was, he was a very polite man. He would alway speak to you with a deep voice.Ed would always say,"good morning,young lady".After school, he would say,"good afternoon."Even when I was just a child,Edward McIntyre would make you feel important. Ed remain the same after I grew up. He never change. Edward McIntyre was a very special person in my life. He would motivate you. Ed was a inspiration to the young and the old. I never met a man that was so talented. Augusta has lost a great man.He was a great leader, a wonderful person, a christian and a brillant mayor in the city of Augusta.
Patricia N., Augusta, GA

When he was Mayor and I a councilman, we sometimes disagreed. Mayor McIntyre was a truthful person with me. He told you in advance where he stood on an issue and when time came to vote he stood by what he had said. We need more Ed McIntyre's.
James M., Augusta, GA

I don't believe anyone loved Augusta any more than Mayor McIntyre. He always placed the citizens of this great city first on his agenda. What a great man!
He had me believing that there were two kind of people in the world, "Those who live in Augusta and those who wanted to live in Augusta." His lost will be felt for a long,long time!.
A. Reginald E., Atlanta, GA

To The Family and friends of Ed M. McIntyre:
My name is James and I am in the 8th grade at John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School. I give my condolences to the McIntyre family with much sincerity. I met Mayor McIntyre through a school project, in which I had to write about a man who had made history in the Augusta Area. Immediately, I thought of Mr. McIntyre, because he recently had run for mayor of Augusta. When I met Mr. McIntyre, I found him to be a man of great wisdom, and a truly influential person in our city of Augusta. He made many accomplishments in Augusta, and I thank him for all that he did. If not for Mr. McIntyre and people like him, I would not be able to do the things that I take for granted, like going to an integrated school. I will never forget Mr. McIntyre and what he has done for his community and for all Augustans. Before I met him, I had never thought of going to Morehouse College, but now, I am seriously thinking of going to Morehouse. It was a great honor and a privilege to have known Mayor McIntyre, even for the short time that I did.
James B., Augusta, GA

I think on what I can remember about him he was a warm caring person and one time he let me cut in front of him in line. He didn't think that he was above anyone he was a everyday person.
Toinetta N., Thomson, GA

Over the years, I have come to know Mr. McIntyre as a bright, articulate, civic-minded, warm and giving person who wanted to be of public service. He was a man before his time in the office of Mayor; It was his vision that brought to fruition the economic and business development that we now enjoy today.
Yes, some would say that he ruined that by breaking the law and this is true; however, no one can take away his success in initiating the revitalization of Richmond county.
Cassandra W., Martinez, GA

From the tuburlent 60's to the deviciveness of the 90's, Ed never stoped trying to convince all people to get along together for the common good. I'll miss my friend Ed. He meant a lot to me over the last 40 years.
Joe P., Evans, GA

As a 27 year employee of the local governmet I had the pleasure of serving under Mr. McIntye during his administration. I found him to responsible, sensitive, deeply religious, a man with a vision that could see things nat as they were but as they should and could be.
Don B., Augusta, GA

Seems like he was a good man for Augusta. But just a normal politician with greed guiding his way.
T. J. P.

Ed McIntyre was a man of vision, determination, and sense of Community. I feel that we have all been blessed to have known him.
Noble B., Atlanta, GA

Mr. McIntyre was about the best man for the job as mayor of Augusta. He simply made a minstake that the white community and some unforgiving, ignorant blacks made him pay for the rest of his life. Now take a look at the city. The mayor is more concerned about cleaning up once a year for the "Masters" than taking care of important business of the city. Bob Young has a great deal to learn about running Augusta, reporting the news is what he's good at; he should stick to that. But because a member of his family has old money, he's allowed to run the town in the ground.
Denise E., Augusta, GA

I met Mr. McIntyre when I was in elementary school at C.T. Walker and he was a teacher. He told me that I was smart and I believed him. Throughout my school life and into adulthood, he called me the "Little Professor", it ment a lot-everything to my academic life. Thanks Mr. Mayor, our Teacher, and mentor.
Melvin J., Conyers, GA

Ed McIntyre and I first met as classmates at Morehouse College. We sang together in the Morehouse College Glee Club and later became Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Brothers.
He had a "commanding air" about him then which hinted of his future success. When he became Mayor of Augusta, I was not surprised.
I last saw Ed in April 2004 when I came to Augusta to play in the Golf Tournament he sponsored. Augusta has lost a great friend and so have I.
Samuel F., Hendersonville, TN

The Word of God states that " To everything there is a time and a season..."
Mayor McIntyre was a man who fought a good fight, he kept the faith and he has now finished his course. Know that his time here was not in vain. His faithfulness and commitment to our city will never be forgotten.
I thank God for using Mr. McIntyre in our city to promote equality amongst the people and for the visions He gave him for revitalizing our downtown area and the riverwalk as well as the other accomplishments he has made.
I know that man did not place his name on the plaques that are located along the riverwalk honoring him for his role in its existence but Mr. McIntyre has received honor from GOD for it and if they never ever placed his name there God has. Prayfully one day man will too.
Mrs. McIntyre and family know that Mayor McIntyre's spirit is now singing in the heavenly. Be encouraged and know that God is awesome.
DeWayna J., Hephzibah, GA

A Staunch Educator, Disciplinarian, Leader who stood Very Tall among men.
I'm 52 years old and I will never forget when I was a student at Charles Thomas Walker Elementary School, Mr. McIntyre with that deep and commanding voice giving advice on paths that one should strive and the path that should be avoided.
Mr. McIntyre has been a great influence on my life and no doubt many others, His oratorical ability, His intellectualism, His Appearance, even down to his cuff links.
Mr. McIntyre, The Man. The shoes he wore can never be filled.
Johnny H., Hephzibah, GA

To the family and friends of Ed McIntyre:
My name is Ian and I am a sophomore at John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet High School. My condolences go out to you with sincere sympathy. I met Ed McIntyre in February 2004 when my brother and I went to his office. My brother needed to do a report about an influential African-American in the CSRA for school, and I was interested in joining the First Tee of Augusta golf program. It was because of him that I acquired the scholarship for the golf program. Without Ed McIntyre, this opportunity would have not been possible. Just before I went to practice on Saturday, August 14th 2004, I learned that Mr. McIntyre had passed away. At first I was sad of hearing of his passing, but when I arrived at the golf course, I realized that I was just glad that I had gotten the honor and privilege to meet with him. I believe it to be a divine intervention. I dont know how far I will achieve in becoming a great golfer, but I do know that everytime I pick up a golf club, I will say,! "Thank you Ed McIntyre, may your spirit be eternal."
Ian B., Augusta, GA

Mr. McIntyre was an icon and for this reason he's accomplishments should not be deminished by Mayor Young attending the services of his home-going.
Linda

Former Ed. McIntyre will truly be a link missing in the Augusta area. Mr. McIntyre was one that loved and cared for his community without interjecting race. One of Mr. McIntrye's accomplishment is revitalizing the down town are with the River Walk.This was a plan that was implemented by the former Mayor, and I think that it's about time for the citizens and tourists of Richmond County become aware of Mr. McIntyre accomplishment to this great city that he loved dearly.
Melinda B., Hephzibah, GA

Mr. McIntyre was a very good and close personal friend and political mentor who allowed me to accompany him to many potlitical events in and out of town during the early ninties. Later in our friendship he was a major contributor to my think tank about what is necessary for a Augsuta to prosper and ways of achieving those ways, we did not always agree but we did respect our differences. He was adamant about me working to do good deeds for Augusta and city employees(who he cared much about) if I was ever elected to an office. Mr. McIntyre has taught and given me a lot in my social concerns and political ideology. I have only good thoughts of him. He was a friend that I had grown to love.
Charlie H., Augusta, GA

I met Ed McIntyre several years ago when I was doing reserch on the African-American community in Augusta. My husband and I had just moved to the area and I was in my last year at ASU. The information I was given was very rewarding and useful. His knowledge of the area's history astounded me. He was like a living history textbook. I enjoyed our conversation and I still enjoy finding out more about the history of African-Americans in this community. Thanks Ed for all you have done for this community, I know your dreams and wishes will live on. God Bless
Jacqueline S., Hephzibah, GA

One should only speak well of the dead, and my parents taught me that if one can not say good things about a person remain quiet. Therefore, I have nothing to say about Mr. Mcintyre.
Joyce S., Temple Hills, MD