Note From Ted Olson

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[Paul Rodriguez]

"I so very much appreciate all the kind thoughts and good wishes expressed by the Free Republic readers.

Barbara was a great fan of Free Republic.

The knowledge of how much Barbara was loved and admired has been my chief consolation in these difficult days.

Sincerely,
Theodore B. Olson"

[Lady GOP]

We miss Barbara and think of her often. She was a special lady. Cant help but think she is an angel in heaven.

[Paul Rodriguez]

I've printed out the astounding outpouring of love and good will up through 173 and these will be delivered to Ted in the morning by messenger.

My God, reading them has brought tears to my eyes.

Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing. I cannot speak for Ted but I'm confident he'll be deeply moved.

As long as you folks keep writing, I'll keep my promise to print and forward.

Paul

[liliana]

are you the gentleman from insight magazine, the gentleman i always enjoy on washington journal? you haven't appeared in a while, it's about time.i'm glad you have recovered from your accident, and i hope your recovery was complete. i'm reading barbara olsons books and have ordered some as gifts.

i enjoyed her on washington journal just before her death, she was wonderful as always.

[TUX]

Bad things happen to good people. Its hard to understand but Barbara will always be with us in spirit. Her legacy cannot and will not die.

[solzhenitsyn]

To Paul: Thanks, Paul. Reading through the tears.

To Mr. Olson: All of us appreciate how hard you and Barbara have fought for our country. You've made us so proud!

[Samizdat]

Even though I didn't know her personally I always felt that my voice was being heard when she appeared on TV talk shows. She will always be our Barbara.

[Beep]

God bless you, Paul! You are a wonderful friend, and I know he must appreciate you very much! Please ask him to let us all know if there is anything -- anything -- we can do for him?! We love him too!

[LadyX]

I'm so glad you identified yourself, Paul, sure it must be you!

Seeing you on C-Span one Saturday morning, I was so very impressed with your integrity and your patience in handling those who called in to comment that I e-mailed you - and you answered!!
No automatic responder, but a real live person taking the time to thank me....

You are an American to be greatly admired - a shining light contrasting with
the living-in-the-dark variety of editors out there.
Thank you for your boldness in presenting your faith, your ideals and your heart,
making a difference in this nation.

Our love for both Barbara and Ted is beyond mere words - they are FAMILY, as you are.

Most sincerely,

[Clintons Are White Trash]

When I pulled into the driveway this evening I saw the package at the door that meant Barbara's book had arrived. While I have been anxiously awaiting it, I was hit once more with the fact that she is gone. As I retrieved it, I was tearing up all over again. No sadness we feel can compare to what you must be feeling -my prayers are with you. I hope you find comfort in knowing how loved she was by so many who never had the chance to meet her but were touched by her wisdom and talent. God Bless! Terri

[AuntB]

Thank you so much for this post. I'm so glad Barbara's book is going to be available.

[christine]

Dear Ted,

How gracious you are to think of expressing your gratitude to Free Republic at this time of sorrow in your life. May you find solace and comfort in knowing how much Barbara was admired and loved. Her courage and strength of character is an inspiration to all of us.

God Bless You,

Christine

[Vermonter]

Paul,

You've done FreeRepublic a real service by posting this note from Ted.

The note from Ted is just what you'd expect from the man I came to know during the election fight.

Barbara will be missed terribly both on FreeRepublic and on the airways, where she always conducted herself with real class. I almost couldn't bear watching the panel on Larry King with that smarmy liberal lawyer but I had to keep returning, just to listen to her.

Somehow Barbara could keep her calm demeanor and refute everything he said (when she could get a word in).

We are all blessed with our memories of her and she will never be forgotten here.

[onyx]

We loved her, we miss her and we shall never forget her.

[swheats]

Mr. Olsen thank you so much for allowing Barbara's book to go forward. Barbara was such a courageous woman.

[PrivacyChampion]

May God Bless and Keep you, Ted. May God Be with Barbara.

[floriduh voter]

Amen! There aren't many attorneys out there I have respect except for Barbara, her husband, the attorneys, including Jim Baker and some powerful Fla. democrats who knew that "we won and had to prevail." And, of course lawgirl here at FR.

[Endeavor]

I've prayed for him, and his and Barbara's family and friends daily since this happened. My heart aches for them, and I will continue to remember them in my prayers.

Endeavor

[leilani]

Barbara was a wonderful gift to all of us - not only to her lovely family. We're very grateful that Ted understands she had a lot of friends out here who miss her as though she were one of our own. It was very kind of him to recognize the fact that WE do miss her so very dearly too.

[DLfromthedesert]

No problem. Better to be pinged twice than not to be pinged at all. :-)

[rep-always]

Barbara was wonderful and we at FreeRepublic loved her very much and will never, ever forget her. May our Lord keep her and may He give comfort to an incredible man, Ted Olson. Mr. Olson, just know that we may never know your grief but our heartfelt sympathies go out to you. We admired and loved your wife very much, sir. May God bless you and keep you also, Mercy

Miami, Florida