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"

[katykelly]

Thank you for taking the time to think of us. God bless you.

[Movemout]

Barbara Olson and Ted Olson were admired by FReepers long before we were cowardly attacked by terrorists. Barbara is now a guardian angel of the Republic and Ted one of its most able warriors. God Bless them both.

[valleygal]

Thank you for passing this on to Mr. Olson.

I remember "getting to know" Barbara Olson during the election coverage. Specifically, one night on FNC when she praised you, Mr. Olson. She said she was very confident in you (referring to you as "my husband") and knew you would do well before the Supreme Court.

When I heard them say on FNC on 9/11 that they had "lost one of their own" and it was Barbara, I was so sad. My memory went back to the day she shared her pride in you. I will miss her smiling face and courageous conviction.

God bless you and your family. May He comfort you and give you peace and strength.

Debbie

[Ted]

Ketykelly, just to be clear, I am not Ted Olson.

Regards.

[LoneGOPinCT]

Our thoughts and prayers are still with Mr. and Mrs. Olson and their family. Great people, great Americans.

[DJ88]

Thanks for the ping...God Bless you, Ted...you and Barbara will never be forgotten.

[dagnabit]

I agree. True patriots, both of them.

[AquariusStar22]

Dear Mr. Olson,

I hardly know what to say other then that I am wishing you and your family the best in the coming months and years.

Both you and your dear wife are such inspirations for conservative causes and we feel a measure of your great loss.

We are hoping that you find some comfort in the outpouring of sympathy and love that we here at FreeRepublic and elsewhere felt for this lovely lady who championed conservative cause. She will be sorely missed but never forgotten.

May God Bless you and your family in your hour of need.

Our prayers are with you.

[callisto]

Such a wonderful man to think to thank people at a time when he feels such loss. My heart went out to him when I saw him doing the TV interviews so shortly after the loss of Barbara. The strength he exhibited was beyond what anyone could ever hope to have in the same situation. The two made an amazing pair. May he forever feel the love they shared within his soul!

[Topaz]

Thank you for posting this message from Ted.

God Bless Barbara.

[xp38]

I did not know much about her. My only awareness of her was the stir she had created with her book Hell To Pay. But when that terrible day unfolded her name to conservatives was front and center. Her picture was posted here and elsewhere. Truly a beautiful woman both inside and out. I am sorry I did not know of her better. May we all meet in the new Jerusalem.

[GEC]

I'll bump to that.

Though your pain is much deeper, we share in your loss, Ted.

[GotDangGenius]

I have encountered many souls in my days. Barbara and Ted are some of the most decent. Barbara is greatly missed.

A body may leave us, a soul may depart from our presence,

The wings of an eagle above pull upward and out, fullness of air grapsed in hollows but for a moment in feathered touch, then pushing, muscle, golden eyes aim below, searching,

Breath deeply this wisp upon you, it passes not from this realm.

[Channel_Islands_EANx_Diver]

I'm sure she remained an inspiration to those around her even until the end.

Barbara Olson ruled.

[grannyheart2000]

Thank you so much for sharing Ted Olson's note with us. We at Free Republic were the fortunate ones knowing that Barbara was one of us and her views that were shared with the world via TV spoke for all of us. What a loss for her family and our country. I hope it will be some consolation to Ted, family and her friends to know just how loved she was by oh so many and sadly missed by all. God Bless and give you comfort... Grannyheart

[elk]

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, in your loss, Mr. Olson, which is a loss for the entire nation. You are not alone. God Bless.

[texasbluebell]

Mr. Olson,

I can't tell you how sorry I was to hear of your terrible loss. It was absolutely stunning to think of your losing your dear Barbara this way.

It's still so hard to believe she's not in this world, with her grace and that twinkle in her eye which was so apparent even on the tv screen. Barbara was really paying attention when the lesson was taught about how to disagree without being disagreeable. She learned that lesson so well.

Have just gotten a copy of her last (her last!) book, so sad to know there won't be any others. Bless you and Barbara for all that you've both done in the service of this country. Barbara Olson will live on in all our hearts.

[2ndMostConservativeBrdMember]

Ted and Barbara are two people that have always made me proud to be conservative and more importantly, proud to be American. God Bless.

[2ndMostConservativeBrdMember]

Thank you for the ping. God Bless Ted Olson.

[Carolinamom]

Thank you for forwarding Ted Olson's message to FR. We here loved Barbara....still do. My prayer for him is that he hold tight to the good memories. May God bless him always.