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On behalf of the New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists, we offer our thoughts and prayers to the family of Michael Aron, his friends, and all who have been lucky to call him a colleague.

It is not cliche in this instance to say that he was the gold standard when it comes to covering politics and government in our state. Whether you were just starting your career or are a veteran, he was what every reporter aims to be: accurate, fair and professional.

For myself, I remember watching his reporting online when I lived in Maryland. They were concise, detailed and informative. It’s clear why he was the dean among the state house press corps.

The Garden State is a better informed, smarter place thanks to Michael Aron.

We all will miss him.