Yeah, I know! My wife of 38 years died from cancer about 4 years ago after an 11 month battle. And yes, it is very expensive even if one has insurance to cover some of the costs. I am not trying to be the least bit snarky - just pragmatic. We all have our lives to live. He had his, I have mine and my family to worry about just as I hope he worried about his. If he did not adequately take care of the responsibilities he felt, I'm sorry. If Rush is concerned about Tony's kids, great. I'm sure Rush will do whatever makes him feel better regarding this issue just a many Freepers will do.
Will I donate to Tony's kids future, no. I will, however add an extra bit to my own grandkids future in Tony's name. I really think Tony would be very happy with this attitude.
Tony would undoubtedly be pleased with your donation to your grandkids future in his name. It’s a fine gesture. Your attitude however is still snarky and it’s fine for you to have it. Sharing it on a thread of people who were very fond of Tony is not called for, and I doubt he would be “very happy” with your attitude. He was a fine person, who would never ask you or anyone else to help his children. If others choose to donate to a charity his friends have set up, it really is their business, as are all charitable contributions. There are lots of charities out there, and people pick the ones they want to support every day. I may agree with some more than others, but would not presume to tell anyone what I thought of the merits of one over the other. Personally I think that would be an attitude Tony would be happy with. I may be wrong, but guess we’ll never know.
Tony posted on FR before he took the job at the White House, asking for advice because he was well aware of the difference in pay and the financial sacrifices his family would have to make for him to take his "dream job".
Because he was diagnosed with cancer, I would guess Tony knew his health insurance wasn't carried over from one job to the next. He freely admitted he took out a loan to help pay the family bills until he finally had to leave the White House to make more money for his families future.
Unfortunately, he didn't have enough time to set them up. I feel bad for all of them. But I will not contribute for his children's education. He had hundreds of wealthy friends who cried great big tears AND have deep pockets. I have my own grandchildren to think of.
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