Pat Conroy was laid to rest Tuesday under the bright Lowcountry sun, which is exactly where he always wanted to be.
Although he was not South Carolina-born ”” he entered this world in Atlanta ”” the famous author chose the Lowcountry, chose Beaufort, as his home. He loved this state as much as any native, and he shared that love with the world.
And we loved him back.
May he rest in peace in memory eternal.
THE WATER IS WIDE remains in my memory as a landmark read by a native Sandlapper and the beloved Lowcountry. Thank you, Pat Conroy.