CHIEF negotiator dies in east Houston house fire

Houston Chronicle ^ | October 4, 2001 | S.K. BARDWELL

[rwfromkansas]

He was one of my favorites as well. So sad.....

[Sweet Hour of Prayer]

I'm so saddened by this. How tragic. I'll be praying for his wife and I'm thankful for the time he spent here sharing his views.

[Reider]

I saw this on the news this morning when I was getting dressed for work, but they didn't mention his name. Imagine my shock, and grief to read these emails tonight. My heart is just broken that something so tragic could happen to such wonderful people as Herb and Belinda.

Aside from his dedicated work for AFT and fundamental tax reform, he was a warm and wonderful person and a true friend to many.

[DallasDeb]

I've met very few of you freepers in person, and never Chief Negotiator; but I feel like we are a family, and Chief Negotiator was an important part. My prayers are with Chief's family and friends.

[real saxophonist]

Oh, man. Can't say anything else right now...

[Mercuria]

A BWAHAHA master was our Chief!!

Prayers up for his family...perhaps the CHIEF and I will have a peace-pipe together someday on the other side.

I'm heartbroken over this!!

However, I find comfort in the fact that he is reunited with his dad and his beloved mom...How I Long For Mother's Arms...this was soooo sweet.

I cry now, but I also give praise that we knew a man with such heart and such laughter. God bless!

[LibKill]

I am saddened. He was a great FReeper.

[serendipityH2O2]

Adieu O Marine

Spell of all brave and manly hearts, the trains of time through you and like of you all fill'd. Adieu dear comrade, your mission is fulfill'd. WW

To Herb his wife and all those filled with the same brave heart--God Bless

[Illbay]

TAPS

[Lancey Howard]

How very sad.
Chief was always one of my favorite Freepers and I will miss his contributions to the dialogue immensely.

Semper fidelis and rest in peace.

[Angelique]

Meant to hail you to 435. I know you find some words for us!

[AKA Elena]

and BKO, as well! I go to the "wall" often to contemplate (or grieve) over FR's very personal losses.

[Estra Jean]

"Hail to the CHIEF", indeed. Prayers for his family and friends for strength and comfort in their loss. General Patton said "It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived." Peace.

[Swede Girl]

Oh, gosh....this is so sad and such an awful tragedy. Prayers to Chief's family at this time. FR has suffered a terrible loss. Chief was a true patriot. :(

[carenot]

Thank you for the link, I had not seen it.

I want to write more. I can hardly see.

Have to read somthing else.

[Swede Girl]

Yes...what a sweet post about his mom. So sad. Life is truly unpredictable.

[Doc On The Bay]

A few years ago, Noel & I barely survived a lightening-induced house fire; we lost many of our "creature" family, & survived with seconds to spare!

Our heartfelt Love & support to the "survivors!"--Anything we can offer them is theirs if we can get it!

Noel & Doc

[WarHawk42]

The Free Republic Memorial wall adds another name.  How sad.  Chief you will be missed.  Your efforts I hope were not in vain.

Condolences to Chiefs family.

WarHawk42

[StormEye]

Stunned! I didn't know him personally but I did read his posts.
Especially about the out of control taxation of the U.S. Government and his
goal to end excessive taxation. my condolences to his family.
September hasn't been a good month for America.

[Wednesday's Child]

I am so very sad to hear this.
CHIEF was one of the very first, if not the first, to welcome me to FR. I always enjoyed reading his posts.
My condolences to his family and friends.