[The Scourge of Yazid]

Not only did I meet the MAN, but I had him autograph my personal copy of "The Redhunter."

He is even more impressive in person.

[dwilli]

He used to tape all his Firing Line shows in Columbia, SC.

I never knew what his connection to Columbia was.

[jscd3]

Not only did I meet the MAN, but I had him autograph my personal copy of "The Redhunter."

I met the man 23 years ago and had the opportunity to question him on some topics while he was visting the University of Rochester.

My father, however, beats me on this hands down - not only did he meet Buckley in the early 60's, but he has an autographed copy of "Rumbles Left and Right".

[lambo]

Like you guys, I met him once 20 years ago -- in a small seminar with him and Nathan Tarcov, and afterwards. Don't remember any of the content of the seminar, but WFB wore the nicest suit this green and easily impressed Midwestern boy had ever seen.

His decline has been difficult to watch for the past decade or so, but one can't help but be grateful for what he did for all of us in his better days. I hope he's able to enjoy a bit of a retirement. It would be well deserved.