Posted on 07/12/2008 4:03:09 AM PDT by Bahbah
Fox News is announcing that Tony Snow has died.
Heartbreaking news.
Thank you for posting that. As a cancer survivor, I know whereof he speaks.
May the Lord be with his family and children. Only 53!
On the Yahoo Mail page, there is a very nice pic and story on Tony’s passing by AP—says “who cheerfully sparred” with the Drive-Bys and speaks of his good looks and positive outlook.
He was a well-spoken and intelligent defender of conservative principles. May God grant him the light of his face...prayers for Tony and his family.
You’re welcome. The song always makes me cry too but at the same time gives me great comfort and reminds me that no matter what, God loves and cares for us.
May God guide you safely home Tony. You will be missed. We miss you already.
Sincerest condolences to the family.
God bless
Mr. & Mrs sneakers
R.I.P. Tony...
Notre père, qui êtes aux cieux!
Que votre nom soit sanctificié. Que votre règne vienne.
Que votre volonté soit faite, sur la terre comme au ciel.
Donnez-nous aujourd'hui notre poindre ce jour.
Pardonnez-nous nos offenses, comme nous pardonnons aussi a ceux, qui nous ont offensés,
et ne nous soumetez pas à la tentation, mais délivrez-nous du mal.
Car c'est à toi qu'appartiènne, le régne, la puissance et la gloire, pour les siècles des siècles.
Amen.
Je vous salue, Marie, pleine de grâces,
le Seigneur est avec vous, vous êtes bénie entre toutes les femmes,
et Jésus le fruit de vos entrailles est béni.
Sainte Marie, Mère de Dieu, priez pour nous pauvres pécheurs,
maintenant, et à l'heure de notre mort. Ainsi-soit-il.
Garde la Foi, mes amis! Nous nous sommes les sauveurs de la République! Maintenant et Toujours!
(Keep the Faith, my friends! We are the saviors of the Republic! Now and Forever!)
LonePalm, le Républicain du verre cassé (The Broken Glass Republican)
Thank you for posting that...
((((dmd25)))), I am crying with you. I know what you mean. I never met him either, but he’s like family.
Ditter, his screen name was...get this...Tony Snow :)
Amen.
May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Tony was a like a member of the family and truly one of the great and kind human beings. There is sadness on Earth and joy in heaven. We’ll miss your reasoned voice, my friend. May God’s grace comfort your family.
Hi Luv. Many sad days have come lately, this one hurts.
These financial shows are pre-recorded for Saturday. You KNOW that right now Fox is putting together something very special for Tony.
I’ll bet that one day next week (Wednesday?), we won’t hear Rush or Mark or Sean because they’ll be at the Funeral.
(((((((Carolinamom ))))))))
CNN can kiss off!
Well blow my dress up! How could I have missed him?
Impact.
I spent time amongest the cancer forums because a few friends were having issues re: meds and other side effects. The number of times he was mentioned (and without political imput), was truly amazing.
Those who said they had given up and got off meds, or just went home to die were renewed and gave his optimism as the reason. As well on the left, the amount of people with relatives and friends that had cancer, died with cancer, were fighting it or were scared because their diagnosis wasn’t back, realized how pervasive cancer was and how everyone was in it together.
Many shared their experiences, whether as a caretaker, reactions to meds and cocktails, what changes were made, how to deal with nausea, getting another doctor, how to keep your self-esteem and not letting pride bring you down. This was a unifier. Many who lost a loved one got involved with cancer causes and realized their bitterness and melancoly held them back... and the ones they lost wouldn’t want that for them.
The man who sobbed because he just couldn’t go in the room and see his wife like that again, the mother who was faithful, yet wondered if life support was wrong on her child, the son who moved to take care of his dad who couldn’t bear to put him in terminal care, but felt he had no choice. The husband who when his wife passed, had no idea how he would raise four kids alone, and had no help. So much anguish needed some light.
They learned to thank God, make the most of what time they had, their second chance or the time they had with their loved ones. There were lots of tears shed by relatives and caretakers who witnessed the end of lives... and they grieved together. They became a community with a sense of family (when so many are alone these days), and that’s a precious gift.
Two talked of recording when he returned to the press room after treatment as well as when he spoke on it, and rewatching it... to bolster them and remember what was important and move on. Another light in the darkness.
It shows what one life, one positive person can do.
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