The Nome nugget., 1942-05-08
Alaska Mourns Death Former Governor

The news of the death of John w. Troy, former gov- ernor of Alaska received in Nome with feeling of deep regret. Perhaps no man in public life in this Territory to the people as the former Governor.
 Due to Mr. Troys long residence in the Territory be- fore he appointed governor and being engaged In the newspaper business practically all his life, he de- Veloped a comprehensive knowledge of the needs of Alaska, through almost intimate touch with it's people When appointed Governor he therefore we'll prepared and lost time in presenting to the National Administration program of development for the Territory which accepted and carried out re- founding in benefits too numerous and well known to- need enumeration
 In addition to his knowledge of the needs of the Territory and his faithful performance of the duties of his office, John Troy was by nature who seem- ed to adhere to the principles of Thomas Jefferson, who once said that the Government which governs least governs best He was possessed of kindly gen. erous sympathetic disposition, always considerate of the needs of those who appealed for assistance Never too busy to listen and give consideration to a grev ance however insignificant it may appear.
 Careless their merits or their faults to scan
 His pity gave charity began.
 Thus to relieve the wretched was his pride.
 And cen his failings leaned to Virtues side"
 Even in the last years of his administration when his health impaired and his suffering quite appar ent he carried faithfully and assdiously keeping in touch with all sections of the Territory planning future development and recommending further assist ance for all worthy projects.
 John Troy Alaskan pioneer in the true inter pretation of that He knew the hardshps endured by the and who riSked their all to develop this Territory and he mindful of their recom mendatons and needs. The Pioneers Home at Sitka is living monument to his administration He took almost paterna interest in this institution It's erection is but of the many acts of progressive beneficial farseeng legislation passed during his term of office
 Tonight the pioneer located in his lonely cabin the worker at a machine in mill or mine; the businessman mine operator professional man, whatever may be his calling wherever he may be located in AL aska will hear the of John Troy's passing with sadness and regret.
 The people of Nome in particular will always memer the intimate friendly contacts, the kindly pressons of sympathy, the readiness to give assist ance in times of emergency, we'll displayed when in our hour of need in the memory of all of us, when town burned Governor Troy through his office ob tained for immediate and substantial relief
 In the passing of John Troy Alaska has lost a dis tinguished citizen, whose name will long be bered not alone in the records of the office of the Gov ern0r but by Alaskans in every walk of life from the business centers of industry the most remote region of the Territory.
 RequieScat In Pace
 The Nugget on behalf of the people of Nome and Second Division extends to the bereaved members of the family our profound sympathy in this their hour nfc0