[Sacajaweau]

This is none of your business.

He has a large family. He was ill. And he was on vacation with a bunch of buddies.

Let him rest in Peace.

At the same time, your inquiry is very disrespectful to his family.

[Ray76]

No disrespect is intended. My sympathies to Justice Scalia’s family. He was a clear minded, brilliant jurist.

[DesertRhino]

“At the same time, your inquiry is very disrespectful to his family.”

Please, this inside the beltway elite family giggles at hurt feelings. Its the stock in trade in DC.

[The Sons of Liberty]

This is none of your business.
He has a large family. He was ill. And he was on vacation with a bunch of buddies.
Let him rest in Peace.
At the same time, your inquiry is very disrespectful to his family.

When you assume public office, particularly at the level of The Supreme Court, you surrender part, or all, of your privacy in exchange.

Since Justice Scalia died under unusal circumstances, the public has a right to ask certain questions. Asking the name of his traveling companion is far from out of line, as they may be able to shed light on how Justice Scalia was feeling during the flight down.