Tony Snow Has Died

Fox News | July 12, 2008 | Fox News

[Bahbah]

Fox News is announcing that Tony Snow has died.

Heartbreaking news.

[retrokitten]

That is beautiful. Is there a statue in front of that tree in the middle?

[bootless]

What a decent, wonderful man he was. I am so sad to hear this, and am praying for him and his family.

[arbee4bush]

Thanks. Yes, that is a 6’ statue of Jesus.

[mware]

If your doing a music dedication for Tony you have to have, Stairway To Heaven, and something by Skunk Baxter.

[STARWISE]

So true ... he really has set the standard in
so many ways: media professional, press secretary,
solid Christian, devoted husband and father.

What a sterling role model for us all.

Hard to believe that my whole day has been spent
on someone I never even personally knew ... but he,
his spirit, optimism and integrity truly touched my
heart and soul. I’m truly sorrowful .. like I lost
a loved one.

[mware]

Notice how BOR skipped over Scott when mentioning the last Press Secretary.

[retrokitten]

I feel so badly for those that can't or don't take the time to notice God's blessings. They miss so much.

That's worth regular size font. ;-)

[retrokitten]

Tony sent me some “Smarties” candies one time, because I said I didn’t like them in an e-mail. They were his favorites, and he wanted me to try some that “weren’t ‘bum’ Smarties” he said

I am so giggling over "bum Smarties."

[SE Mom]

You’re not alone dear SW, look at this thread :)

I’ve been in and out all day, but keep coming back here because it’s...Tony.

[STARWISE]

I guess we had to endure the incompetency of Some-
one else to really appreciate and be grateful for all
the excellence Tony brought to this most critical position.

[saveliberty]

Thanks LUV!

[luvie]

I have Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin, and I am downloading it now. However, I don’t have any Skunk Baxter. Shame on me!

Thanks for the suggestions!

[SE Mom]

Quite a few years ago someone said that the live threads reminded them of chats with the neighbors over the backyard fence.

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That’s a lovely description and so apt.

[arbee4bush]

LOL-BOR is bloviating. He is barely giving Ari a chance to speak. Kept wanting Ari to compare himself to Tony. Gosh-poor Ari

[luvie]

LOL! Those were his exact words! Doesn’t it just sound like
him?

He sent me about 20 little Halloween-sized Smarties. I ate
some of them, but just had to keep a few just because. He also signed the picture that he sent.

I wish I had gotten to meet him, but the memories we all have
here will make me smile after the tears....

[peggybac]

I had to tear myself away from the FR and TV around noon to work out with my trainer and I made her turn Fox News on the minute I got there! I’ve been here since I returned around 1:30.

[LukeL]

You should read the APs obit, on Snow. It reads more like an op-ed piece than a tribute. Gives one sentence to his speech writing days, nothing about his contributions to the Rush Limbaugh program, and many lines about how he “scolded” and talked down to the press corps.

[STARWISE]

That is SO special, luvvie .. HUGS.
What a dear man.

[peggybac]

Bill Plante just mentioned Helen Thomas has been ill. Anyone know anything about that?

[STARWISE]

That is a beautiful spot ... reminds me very much of a place in central FL.