In Memoriam: Andrew Breitbart
(1969-2012)
Andrew passed away unexpectedly from natural causes shortly after midnight this morning in Los Angeles.We have lost a husband, a father, a son, a brother, a dear friend, a patriot and a happy warrior.Andrew lived boldly, so that we more timid souls would dare to live freely and fully, and fight for the fragile liberty he showed us how to love.
Andrew recently wrote a new conclusion to his book, Righteous Indignation:
I love my job. I love fighting for what I believe in. I love having fun while doing it. I love reporting stories that the Complex refuses to report. I lovefighting back, I love finding allies, and—famously—I enjoy making enemies. Three years ago, I was mostly a behind-the-scenes guy who linked to stuff on a very popular website. I always wondered what it would be like to enter the public realm to fight for what I believe in. I’ve lost friends, perhaps dozens. But I’ve gained hundreds, thousands—who knows?—of allies. At the end of the day, I can look at myself in the mirror, and I sleep very well at night.
Andrew is at rest, yet the happy warrior lives on, in each of us.
This is making me ill. Prayers for his wife, Susie, and their 4 children (all under the age of 12). I'm having trouble accepting this.
ReplyDeleteI know this shocked me so much. I wonder what's going on--and I'd sure would like more details about how he died. I just feel sick inside. He was one of our best, on our side... Why oh why did this have to happen? I am heartbroken. He was so young... Prayers for sure.
ReplyDeleteA lot of commenters on conservative blogs are questioning the "natural causes" statement regarding his death, because he said he has a tape about Obama's life history that he would release nearer the election. I'm not putting my tin foil hat on about that ... yet.
ReplyDeleteSounds to me like an aortic aneurysm, the same thing that suddenly took my husband's life.
What a shock to wake up to. We've lost a voice. He packed so much into his 43 years. I'm just devastated for his wife & children.
ReplyDeleteYes, Surfie--I was thinking about a heart attack or aneurism too--good call. I'm just so sad about this; I know you gals are, too.
ReplyDeleteRIP Andrew. That was the first thing I read this morning. What a shock. I saw some things about people questioning the natural causes. I know that I will not be reading any regular media. When something like this happens they can get ugly. Once again a young wife looses her husband. I am thinking of Joshua and Tony Snow. Will be greatly missed.
ReplyDeleteTo lose Andrew Breitbart is a great shock. His wife and kids and close friends must be devastated. A terrible loss for all us good-guys. I really don't know what to say. I hope that he made some arrangements for those "obama tapes" to be released. He worked so hard to make America a better place.
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