"A coward dies many times before his death. The valiant never taste of death but once."
Buckley was a valient man. But, based on the number of threads, he has tasted death many times this morning.
RIP
He, along with Whitaker Chambers,fought the good fight against the Soviet Union. Their resolve lead to the rise of Ronald Reagan who brought that Evil Empire to its knees. Hence, he deserves credit for helping to free millions of people around the world. Plus he loved his family, the sea and living.
Hearing of his passing brings to minds so many warm memories.
RIP