[Interesting Times]

Tim Ziegler (The Shrew) was a director of the Free Republic Network in the early 2000's during FR's most effective period of political activism. For several years he did online interviews for Radio Free Republic at CPAC. Tim, myself, Nick Danger, and Diotima worked together in 2004 to develop WinterSoldier.com and SwiftVets.com. In 2008, Tim and I co-authored To Set The Record Straight: How Swift Boat Veterans, POWs and the New Media Defeated John Kerry, which told the inside story of the anti-Kerry veterans movement during the 2004 presidential campaign.

Tim had significant health issues in recent years, including infections that cost him his lower legs. Tim was characteristically undaunted by this, and quickly mastered the use of his new prosthetic appendages. He was courageous, kind, intelligent, dedicated, and honest. He was a Christian believer. He deeply loved his family and his country. It was a great honor to be his friend.

[Interesting Times]

Tim was probably the only person on the planet with the following three lines on his resume:

o Marine Tank Platoon Commander
o Gourmet Chef and Spice Expert
o Director, Alan Keyes for President campaign

[miserare]

I remember reading about that whole gang, and all the great things they did! All real Patriots.

My condolences to Tim’s family, and to his many FR pals.

[freedumb2003]

Thanks for that elegy IT. I recall interacting (positively) with Mr. Shrew a few times in those days past.

[NonValueAdded]

Wow, what a service to our Country you outline. May he Rest In Peace.

[Jane Long]

Thank you for posting that mini bio.

RIP The Shrew/Tim.

Thanking him for his service.

[victim soul]

You are bringing back so many memories of The Shrew. Thank you all for stopping Kerry!

Rest In Peace, gentle warrior.