Tribute to Herb Meadows, aka "CHIEF negotiator"

Americans for Fair Taxation ^ | 10/04/2001 | Barbara Gould

[Taxman]

Thread III

Last night, Herb Meadows' life was abruptly taken by an unexpected fire in his home.

We are blessed with our association with Herb Meadows as our Internet Campaign Manager and friend. Herb blessed the lives of everyone he touched as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, political activist, and United States Marine.

Herb was part of something much bigger than most of us ever get an opportunity to experience.

Herb Meadows embodied the passion and the commitment that has made America great. We have all suffered a loss by his passing, and yet we were fortunate to be blessed by his passion and commitment. In his work, he brought hope for change and inspired us to make a difference for our country.

At Americans for Fair Taxation, it was our privilege briefly to glimpse the love for our country and the commitment to excellence thatcharacterize Herb. Our gratitude for that experience cannot be expressed in words.

We would like to take this opportunity to say thank you, Herb, for the passion, the courage, and the principle, that you exhibited, not just on a daily basis, but on a continuing, moment-to-moment basis.

It is this passion and dedication that will inspire us in the future.

It is the model of your tenacity that will help us in moments when self-doubt threatens to overcome our commitment.

Thank you, Herb, and may we honor you by continuing your work in making the river of myriad voices seeking fundamental improvement in our country flow swifter and faster than even you dreamed possible.

Thank you for touching our lives in a most extraordinary way.

Barbara Gould
Americans for Fair Taxation
1-888-786-7104 x120

[Taxman]

All,

BADJOE has set up a "Mrs. CHIEF" fund right here. Please go there to make your most generous contribution for "Mrs. CHIEF negotiator."

And the Free Republic Ladies' Guild will be sending flowers to the family. If you would like to contribute, please post on the Guild or email Hillary's Lovely Legs.

Links to Thread I and Thread II

[BADJOE]

$920.00 is in so far. And another Freeper FreepMailed me that she is sending twenty bucks by snailmail.

[Taxman]

AlllRiiiiight!

Thank you, FReeper Friends.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

"If the Army and the Navy ever looked on heaven's scene,
they would find the streets are guarded by United States MARINES!"
Our Brother has been called to serve again in a Higher command.

[BADJOE]

Please post a link on thread two to this thread. Thank you.

[DJ88]

Will do.....thanks for the info. Deej

[Justa]

Goodbye Chief, you'll be missed.

[Askel5]

Please do keep the fund open for a fortnight, if possible.

FR is probably the only bucket of water on the planet where tears for a fellow fail to fill the hole they leave.

[BADJOE]

Will do.

[rwfromkansas]

God granted his wish to be with his mom ASAP....

I am crying.....and boy, that is rare. God is so amazing....it is a great loss for us, but a great gain for heaven!

[Billthedrill]

Here's a link to thread TWO

Peace(pipe)

[katykelly]

Someone needs to update the "Free Republic Memorial Wall" on the home page.

[anniegetyourgun]

Thanks for that link, MF....I remember it well. CHIEF has walked into the arms of his mom (and dad).

[Taxman]

'Tis done, Joe, 'tis done.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

sad ping

[BADJOE]

We now have $1,030.00 for Mrs Chief Negotiator.

Thank you Freepers.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

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[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

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[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

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