In 2000, when I was in Washington, D.C. for GWB's inauguration, he invited me up to Fox Studios where he gave me and my friend the grand tour and took us out to lunch. He had my wedding picture in his office. When he told me he had put it there, I didn't believe him. But it was there.
About two months ago we were in touch and he told me he was speaking in Phoenix and maybe I could come down and see him there. For stupid reasons, my husband and I decided not to go. I will always regret that decision. You must visit with the people in your life, you never know what the future will bring.
Rest in peace, my friend. You fought the good fight and you will never be forgotten.
When you see his family will you tell them how much we loved and appreciated him ?
One of the first things that came to my mind upon reading the news was he was far too young. None of us knows how long we have. Make the most of it. Sounds like Tony lived well and full.
What a wonderful story, Hildy.
Captain Ed has some good memories too.
“This weekend will bring many personal tributes, but allow me just a minor example. At the 2004 Republican convention, when I had been blogging for less than a year, I was introduced to Tony almost accidentally. I was shocked when he knew my blog, and maybe even more shocked at how he treated me — as a colleague, an equal in an arena where most of us bloggers felt like Cindarella among ten thousand stepsisters.
He wanted to interview me for his radio show, but he couldn’t work me in. Instead, we chatted off the air for a while, and he impressed me as a man who absolutely loved his work. His joy and his good humor shined through every word, as it did when he worked at the White House, and appeared on television and radio. Viewers and listeners got the authentic Tony Snow; he didn’t build a false persona for public consumption.
When Tony told the world about his illness and took a leave of absence, I sent him an e-mail wishing him well. I was only a little surprised to get a note back from him on his return, thanking me and complimenting me on my work. By that time, I knew what kind of man Tony Snow was, and I hoped his return would mean many years of us enjoying his work as much as he did. Alas, it was not in the cards.
My condolences and prayers go out to Tony’s family and friends. We lost a good man and a class act. Godspeed, Tony.”
http://hotair.com/archives/2008/07/12/rip-tony-snow/
Indeed you can say that Tony fought the good fight, he finished the course and he kept the faith right out of 2nd Timothy chapter 4 verse 7. God speed my friend.
Thanks for taking the time to write this, Hildy. Lovely memories.
I’m sorry for your loss, Hildy. Thank you for sharing your friendship with Tony with us.