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"

[Pokey78]

I still have my last FReepmail from BKO. I refuse to delete it.

[Magnolia]

Paul,
Thank you for this opportunity to share our thoughts with this wonderful & giving man.

Ted,
We'll miss seeing Barbara doing what she loved to do...upholding our Constitution and putting liberals in their place! Nonetheless, she will always live in our memories and hearts as one of the brightest stars of our generation. Thank you for sharing this beautiful and articulate woman with our country.

May God continue to bless and keep you.

Magnolia

[Renatus]

Please assure Ted of my prayers that he be given strength and courage and that Barbara may rest in peace. It's so satisfying to get to know decent people.

[Fearless Flyers]

Thank You Mr. Olson,
Your lovely wife will be missed as one of the most sensible and intelligent women to grace our minds. Anyone who ever took a moment to listen to Barbara, instantly understood, she knew what was going on.

[tubebender]

Paul: I am forever gratefull to Ted Olson for sucessfully reprsenting W before the SCOTUS. I was stunned when I heard on 911 that Barbara was on the flight and how brave she was.god bless.

[Cosmo]

I just got mine. Haven't gotten to the juicy stuff I didn't already know about, but it's still been enjoyable thus far
Feel the gin

[Teacup]

Thanks for posting this. BKO was loved and admired here on FR. Tell Ted our prayers are with him always.

[Teacup]

Thanks for posting this. BKO was loved and admired here on FR. Tell Ted our prayers are with him always.

[Rocko]

Appreciative bump.

[Lady In Blue]

Thanks for the BKO bump,Irma.It's heartbreaking to think of what Ted must be going through.I noticed that the last time Ashcroft was testifying before a congressional committee(about a month ago), Ted was right behind him.I've forgotten what the question was to Ashcroft but I think it was about airlines and security.At some point in Ashcroft's response,Ted tightly closed his eyes,as if he was trying to control himself.Very sad.

[GVnana]

Barbara. Always in our hearts, and now with God.

[upstatenyrepublican]

Barbara's book arrived today. I can't wait to read it! It will be saved with her other book, Hell to Pay. Barbara was a great American!

[Illbay]

I can't imagine the feeling of having your wife phone you from a hijacked aircraft, and you knowing that two such have already "suicided". And having to inform your dear wife of that, knowing these are the last few minutes you'll ever have to speak on this earth.

It just completely overwhelms me.

[RightOnline]

Ted, about all the "nice" words written about Barbara..........and you.............on these threads:

It's easy, Ted: you both deserve them. You had a wonderful lady there, and we all knew it. She'll meet you up in The Lord's House, so you just keep doing The Lord's Work while you're here.

God bless.

[B4Ranch]

Ted, If you ever need help with a problem, just come here and you'll get the solution. Take Care.

[bopeepsy2000]

Heaven has gained a VERY special angel. I know Barbara is looking down from heaven and watchinout for us.

[habs4ever]

Dear Mr Olson...Thank you for letting us all share and grieve along with you, and for being considerate enough to think of her friends at FR.To take the time to pass along your condolensces and thanks speaks about your enormous character as a man, and the outpouring of affection for your Barbara will be an everlasting tribute to her decency, warmth and goodness.We are all richer for having her with us for such a short moment in time.God Bless you, and your friends here wish you strength and courage to carry out the work Barbara knows you are meant to do.

[July 4th]

Ted, we know how much you loved her. And all of us here understand why you did. She was a member of this family too, and will never be forgotten.

[DaughterofEve]

Thank you.

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

Paul, thank you for sharing Ted Olson's kind words with FR. For millions of Americans the terrorist attack became personal when they took the life of beautiful, funny, courageous Barbara. We will not forget. We will continue to fight. We will remember her grace and humor under fire.

For Barbara...
...and Ted