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More sad news. FReeper Gonzo has passed away.

Posted on 05/06/2014 5:05:44 PM PDT by Jim Robinson

Just received a call from one of his friends in Florida. Gonzo (Barry Lee) has passed away, He was a long term member of FR and was proud to be with us at the March for Justice in 1998. He was a veteran and a patriot and has always been a loyal friend and will be greatly missed.

Prayers for his family and loved ones.

God bless.


TOPICS: Announcements; News/Current Events; US: Florida
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To: Jim Robinson

Gonzo was one of a kind. The most staunch culture warrior I’ve been privileged to know.


181 posted on 05/08/2014 1:39:51 PM PDT by The Duke ("Forgiveness is between them and God, it's my job to arrange the meeting.")
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To: Jim Robinson

Sorry to hear this.

May Gonzo rest in peace.

He will be missed.


182 posted on 05/08/2014 2:53:45 PM PDT by miserare (2014--The Year We Fight Back!)
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To: All

Wasn’t Gonzo one of the first to get a visit from the Secret Service, for some comment during the Cliinton mess? If it was Gonzo, as I recall, they showed up, he invited them in, and they had a talk, leaving with good feelings.


183 posted on 05/08/2014 3:05:13 PM PDT by Exit148
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rest in peace Gonzo...


184 posted on 05/08/2014 3:54:11 PM PDT by piasa (Attitude adjustments offered here free of charge)
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To: mcmuffin

That picture was taken in Stuart. We had a busy day that day. We manned a sidewalk in Boca Raton, then convoyed up to Stuart to Freep a Clinton fundraiser at Willy Gary’s (another “activist” lawyer) digs.

It was the debut of the Free Republic Navy.

There were hundreds - HUNDREDS - of local residents in the street.

I seem to remember one or more “Sexual Predator” posters hanging on telephone poles...

Gonzo, and all of us, had a great time.

So long, Gonzo. I’ll see you again.


185 posted on 05/08/2014 5:21:30 PM PDT by Peter W. Kessler
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To: Peter W. Kessler

That was a great day with great people.
I’ll remember it forever.


186 posted on 05/08/2014 6:28:25 PM PDT by mcmuffin (Freedom's On The March - Wave Goodbye!)
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To: Exit148
Good morning.

Wasn’t Gonzo one of the first to get a visit from the Secret Service

Yep. When he was living in Lakeland. IIRC, it was Dec 1998.

5.56mm

187 posted on 05/09/2014 6:15:21 AM PDT by M Kehoe
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To: M Kehoe
Yep. When he was living in Lakeland. IIRC, it was Dec 1998.

Your memory serves you well.

188 posted on 05/09/2014 6:16:32 PM PDT by The Duke ("Forgiveness is between them and God, it's my job to arrange the meeting.")
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To: Exit148
Wasn’t Gonzo one of the first to get a visit from the Secret Service, for some comment during the Cliinton mess? If it was Gonzo, as I recall, they showed up, he invited them in, and they had a talk, leaving with good feelings.

And he had a semi-auto handgun with him when he answered the door!

189 posted on 05/09/2014 7:18:28 PM PDT by mcmuffin (Freedom's On The March - Wave Goodbye!)
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To: M Kehoe; Mata-Sherry

Please let her know she’s in our thoughts and prayers. Gonzo was a wonderful Freeper gentleman, and will be greatly missed.


190 posted on 05/10/2014 12:29:17 AM PDT by cyn (Benghazi)
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To: Matchett-PI

Wow, so sorry to hear this. We had some great FReeps together!


191 posted on 05/10/2014 1:31:23 PM PDT by The Right Stuff
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To: Seeking the truth; Matchett-PI; MinuteGal; Bob Ireland; Peter W. Kessler; Jim Robinson
Here's a photo I'd like to share...

Glory Days!

L to R... Gene - SeekingTheTruth, Barry - Gonzo, Gloria - OldGlory, Dave - (me!)mcmuffin, Janice - Matchett-PI, Leni - MinuteGal, Bill - XTigerBill

192 posted on 05/10/2014 2:07:37 PM PDT by mcmuffin (Freedom's On The March - Wave Goodbye!)
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To: mcmuffin

Great looking crew. FReepers are the very best!!

Gonzo will be greatly missed. God bless his dear soul.


193 posted on 05/10/2014 2:15:55 PM PDT by Jim Robinson (Resistance to tyrants is obedience to God!!)
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To: mcmuffin; Exit148

Gonzo was our first FReeper to be Secret Service certified. Passed the security clearance with flying colors.


194 posted on 05/10/2014 2:30:56 PM PDT by Jim Robinson (Resistance to tyrants is obedience to God!!)
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To: Jim Robinson

GOOD JOURNEY & A LIFE WELL-LIVED...!

I’ll never forget you.


195 posted on 05/10/2014 7:02:10 PM PDT by gaijin
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To: mcmuffin

Glory Days, is right! Most of the “hard core” is pictured here. Love it! bttt


196 posted on 05/11/2014 7:37:16 AM PDT by Matchett-PI (It's a single step from relativism to barbarism, low information to Democrat, ignorance to tenure)
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To: mcmuffin; MinuteGal; M Kehoe; Matchett-PI; Seeking the truth; JulieRNR21; surfer; Bob Ireland; ...

Gonzo was a true patriot who loved liberty & we will all miss him!


197 posted on 05/11/2014 12:14:23 PM PDT by Q-ManRN (Progressivism is regressive!)
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To: Peter W. Kessler

Hi Peter! Long time no FReep! Sad the reason we are posting here. Sigh. I remember pictures of the FReeper Navy! It was a wonderful display of togetherness. Gonzo will always be with us. A true FReeper.


198 posted on 05/11/2014 6:33:50 PM PDT by Exit148
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To: Seeking the truth; MinuteGal; Matchett-PI; Bob Ireland; Peter W. Kessler; Jim Robinson; M Kehoe

Do you remember the prayer circle we had at Bary/Mata Hara’s house the night of Bush’s contested election.

I swear that won it that night right there! Of course, it took God 36 days to recognize what the Florida Freepers did that night at his house!
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You betcha I remember it! We took turns going in another room...down on our knees praying for GWB to win!

And I recall, after Gore rescined his concession, we stayed up most of the night discussing the situation.

I think it was you, Gene or Gonzo who predicted Bush Vs. Gore would go all the way to the Supreme Court but that Bush would win!

Those were the days...RIP Dear Barry!


199 posted on 05/11/2014 9:50:42 PM PDT by JulieRNR21
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To: mcmuffin

Blessed by you all!......Remembering Lake Buena Vista ‘99 Freep!....Gonzo was unique!


200 posted on 05/12/2014 12:11:02 AM PDT by Guenevere
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