My heart felt condolences to Tony's family.  We will all miss him.  

Remembered Joy

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free!
I follow the plan God laid for me.
I saw His face, I heard His call,
I took His hand and left it all...
I could not stay another day,
To love, to laugh, to work or play;
Tasks left undone must stay that way.
And if my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss...
Ah yes, these things I, too, shall miss.
My life's been full, I've savoured much:
Good times, good friends, a loved-one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief—
Don't shorten yours with undue grief.
Be not burdened with tears of sorrow,
Enjoy the sunshine of the morrow.

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 Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid, starving the poor one gallon of ethanol at a time. Fill your tank with E85 and cull a village.  

I knew he was sicker than he made out. He didn't complain about it. He as a classy guy. Nobody in the liberal media could hold a candle compared to him. We've lost another great American. RIP Tony.

Be kind to your kids. They'll be choosing your nursing home.

RIP Tony Snow. I hope the 'progressive' onslaught is kept to a minimum.

D

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My heart goes out to his wife, children, close family, and friends. I never knew him personally but it was a real treat to hear his speech at the 2008 MRC Gala. I think I can speak for everyone at NewsBusters and the MRC that we'll deeply miss him.

You can find that Gala speech here, I think we may post it in a separate blog post a bit later.

He was just a good ole Kentucky boy (he was born in Berea, Ky.)

He was always my favorite. I listened to his radio show whenever I could. I just read a story in which members of the press complained that the turned the White House Press Secretary position into something more about personality than substance.

It's funny that they said that considering the presidential candidate they all love, adore, and worship.

Farewell, Mr. Snow. God bless your family.

What a sad sad development. Scott McClellan couldn't shine his shoes. May God bless his family.

Huffo Post has disabled comments in their post about Snow's death. Gee, I wonder why?

RIP

Tony Snow was a man of integrity, fierce intellect, grace, quick wit, and humor.  

What a terrible loss for his family, friends, and colleagues.  My condolences go out to them all.   

David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive

-By Warner Todd Huston

It was said of Abraham Lincoln upon his passing that "now he belongs to the ages," and that is the same sentiment I find myself feeling upon learning that Tony Snow has died of colon cancer today at age 53.

The Bush administration released a statement through current press secretary Dana Perino, she who inherited Mr. Snow's warm podium, upon Mr. Snow's passing saying, "The White House has lost a great friend and a great colleague. We all loved watching him at the podium, but most of all we learned how to love our families and treat each other."

This couldn't be better said. I last met Tony Snow at the MRC Dishonor awards (see picture of Tony and I) only but a few short months ago and a more gracious man one could never meet. Snow was tasked with delivering the keynote address and his words were, as always, filled with grace, good humor, and optimism even as he must have known he wasn't long for this world.

And after his address, after the festivities of the night ended, Mr. Snow happily stayed for pictures and questions from those in attendance. Even as many of the other notable speakers (Ann Coulter and Cal Thomas for instance) quickly made for the exits, Tony Snow, despite his debilitating illness, stayed, shook hands, stood for photos and bantered with the attendees of the dinner. That is how my ugly mug got snapped standing next to this fine, fine American.

This is a sad loss for America. But let us remain as humble as Tony Snow in our assessment. The country will go on, of course. Tony Snow wasn't the end all and be all of America and his passing won't end our great experiment in self government. He would be offended, I'm sure, if we made too much of his passing. He was too humble a man for that.

But it will be a tad colder and less friendly as well as a bit less optimistic now that this wonderful fellow has passed on to his just rewards.

Rest in peace, Tony Snow. We'll miss that sunny countenance and thoughtful commentary we'd become so used to. A hale fellow well met has passed, but his lessons of self determination and his surety that these United States is not a failed premise will stay with us forever.

Robert Anthony Snow
Born June 1st, 1955
Died July 12th, 2008

Celebrity. I wish he could have been President. His wit, intelligence and true blue kindness were so unique. He will be missed dearly.

"Constantly attacking (peaceful) religions rather than politely sharing your own shows lack of faith " DB

1"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. 2In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. 4You know the way to the place where I am going."  John 14

I've always loved these verses, and often think of them when a special Person of God has passed.  God has taken him to be with Him.  Tony Snow knew the way to the place where He is.   

Wasn't Tony great? Who will we have to kick the old bag Helen Thomas around anymore? For the most part, he was even kind to her, and that's saying something.

Tony did an excellent job. He improved our lives.

I'm at a loss for words. :-(

Man, this just hits you where it hurts. Anyone who watched Tony whether they were on the left, right or center could tell he was a class act all the way around. He had "that something" about him which I suspect was a result of his ability to live life by putting his faith and family above all else. It certainly showed in the mans character. Godspeed Tony. Perhaps one day I'll have a chance to shake your hand and tell you what an influence you were in my life even though we never met. Until then I'll keep your family in my thoughts and prayers and do my best to help others carry on the torch in your honor and the honor of those who fought the good fight and passed before you.

Tony Snow was a true patriot. He will be missed. Condollances to his family.

This is just so sad ...

How so very sad. T. Snow will be greatly missed, and should be missed by people on both sides of the ailse. How very sad that we lose the likes of Snow and Russert within a month of each other. Whether their views disagreed with a persons own personal view they were both equally respectable and truly gentlemen. I guess it is true, only the good die young. RIP to both and today, condolences to Snows family.  "Controlling carbon is a bureaucrat's dream. If you control carbon, you control life," Richard Lindzen - March 2007.

Truly a sad day for America.  He was such a decent and honest, down-to-earth man that earned respect among both sides of the political arena.  God rest you, Tony Snow - you made the world a better place in the short time you had here.  My prayers go out to your family.

Tony Snow was a wonderful joyous soul whose smile ALWAYS lead the way.

Knowing Tony was blessed to know the LORD should ease the pain for his family, friends, and people like me who never had the pleasure of his company, but admired him from afar.

He is loved and he will be missed.

Speaking with my 24 year old son today on the phone, I told him of Tony's passing.

He told me how strange it was because he was watching a white house briefing the other day and thought to himself, "I wonder where Tony Snow is."

We don't have to wonder anymore.

Tony is in the hands of GOD.

Blessings to his family.

I was searching out videos of Tony playing music and came across this one.  About half way thru, at 1:16, he picks up the flute and gets into some Tull.  At one point, he even went up onto one leg briefly.  LOL!  Pretty good, Tony!

 EDIT:  The link...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXDKt8uzd1Y

Such sad news. He was so young and will be missed Greatly.

After a very early morning when I saw lots and lots of people I haven't seen in well over six months, I sat down in front of the computer to start taking care of business and opened up a few news sites as I worked.  Then I popped open NewsBusters and read that Tony Snow had died.

I remember well flipping on the radio back in the day expecting to hear Limbaugh but instead hearing Tony Snow.  I gritted my teeth and gave him a chance and found his analysis to be good and hius personality engaging.

He made Fox News Sunday a pleasant break from the other Sunday morning fare, laying the groundwork for Chris Wallace.

I didn't catch his own radio program that much, but was absolutely geeked to see him named the White House Press Secretary!  Watching him politely yet firmly slap around the hate-filled Leftists that populate the WH Press Corps was great.  

What an utterly depressing bit of news to start off the day.  He will be sorely missed; my condolences to his familyu and all that have been touched by him in the slightest.   

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