I was deeply saddened to hear the news that Tony Snow passed away on Saturday morning.

I remember how sad I was the day that it was reported he had colon cancer and as I feared this day would come, I prayed that it wouldn’t.

I know it sounds melodramatic for someone who didn’t know the man personally. I had the pleasure of speaking with him for a couple minutes back in 2001 but it doesn’t matter. He was one of those very few people in the world that just exuded love, compassion and genuine benignity. Even before he was ill, after watching him on Fox, my wife and I used to talk about how special this man was.

I am getting emotional writing this for selfish reasons because even though I know he is in a better place, I feel this was a tremendous loss for our country.

Just a few weeks ago as all of the pundits were sitting at their round table on Fox News Sunday, speculating on who John McCain should select as his VP, I half-jokingly shouted to my wife, “Tony Snow”! I say half jokingly only because he didn’t have experience as an elected official. However, for years I had expressed my wish that Tony would become a US Senator, build up some legislative experience and some day become President. It would have been another great sacrifice for him to leave a lucrative career but he, like our founding fathers recognized the importance of putting his country first and I believe he might have done that, as he already demonstrated in taking the job at the White House as Press Secretary. He had all of the prudence, intelligence and congeniality to be one of the best statesmen of our time.

Tony Snow epitomized the characteristics that every journalist should try to emulate. America is saying goodbye to an extraordinary patriot and a true gentlmen.

MrArbitrage
West Palm Beach, FL
http://tableofwisdom.com

Tony Snow was a gentleman and a gentle man who never embarrassed or put down anyone he interviewed. We need more journalists like him who can make us laugh while we learn. We will miss him.

SINCE I BEING AN IMMIGRANT TO THIS GOOD COUNTRY USA MY FAVARITE ENJOYED WATCHING & LISTENING MR TONY SNOW AT FOX NEWS +AS PRESS SECRETARY WHITE HOUSE THE WAY HE TRY TO EXPLAIN THE PRESIDENTS POLICIES WITH HIS GREAT GIFT FROM GOD HIS GOOD FRIENDLY BEHAVIOR PERSONALTY HE WAS GREAT MAN MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE
MY CONDOLENCES TO SNOW FAMILY
RESPECT

I was saddened by the recent death of Tim Russert, but the news today of Tony Snow’s death moved me to tears — again and again — every time I saw his face on TV today. I am surprised by the depth of my feeling over the loss of a man I never met. But I ‘felt’ like I knew him. I am a conservative and I loved the way he presented and defended ‘my’ views. He was intelligent, knowledgeable, attractive, witty and never mean. I LOVED his press conferences; no president will ever have a better press secretary. He fought cancer with courage and determination. I had so hoped he would win that battle. My heart goes out to his family; there will never be another quite like him. His death is a major loss for the conservative cause and for America. He left us far too soon. May he rest in peace.

There are not many gentlemen left in this Baby Boomer generation. They are gone with the tide with men like Ronald Reagan leading the way.

But we did have one “special” gentleman whose gentle strength and integrity are to be revered.

The Baby Boomer’s can learn a lot from Tony Snow. He made this nation very proud of his leadership as the Press Secretary of the White House. His generosity, his intelligence without an ego, his sense of humor, his diplomacy, and mostly his kindness will be remembered always.

My heart goes out to the Snow friends and family. May God comfort you all with the knowledge that this country loved him dearly! I will miss him so much as will millions throughout the world!

With my deepest sympathy.

Susan Borkman,
Costa Mesa, CA

Ellen,

Thank you for your comments on Tony Snow. You need an editor, though, for the comments you post online. There are several run-ons and places you should have used a semicolon where you used a comma that are evident to those of us who are literate and majored in English. The glaring mistakes in grammar take away from the message itself. I teach, and I oftentimes use blogs such as yours to teach my second and third grade gifted students the problems professionals have with grammar.

Thank you,

Shannon Carlisle
Tupelo, MS

You could not be closer in your statement about how good a man Tony Snow was. I did not know him but he impressed me every time I heard or saw him. I wish God had let him stay for all of us to enjoy just a little longer.

TO THINK OF TONY SNOW IS TO THINK GOOD, KIND AND POSITIVE THOUGHTS.

Tony,
I was shocked when I read the news. You were talented, polite, nice and friendly person. Prayers to your family and friends. You’ll be missed.

Proverbs 12:19

A Najo Prayer for Tony

In beauty may I walk.
All day long may I walk.
Through the returning seasons
may I walk.
Beautifully will I possess again.
Beautiful birds…
Beautiful joyful birds….
On the trail marked with pollen.
may I walk.
With grasshoppers about my feet
mey I walk
With dew about my feet may I walk.
With beauty before me, behind me,
above me, all around me may I walk.
In old age wondering on a trail of
beauty lively, may I walk.
It is finished in beauty.
It is finished in beauty.
Navajo

To the average media consumers, Tony Snow was our friend, too. In a world dominated by phoneys, the self-focused and the power hungry, Tony was a breed so rare and pure as to startle us all that character like his exists still. He leaves a rich legacy to all who pause and reflect.

I agree with Ellen Rattner that Tony Snow is irreplaceable. This is indeed sad news. I worked with Tony at USA TODAY when he was an op-ed columnist and he had an office in the same building just two floors away. At that time, USA TODAY ran every week two conservative and two liberal columnists. Tony was one of the conservative columnists. He and the others were all a delight to work with. Tony was a good friend and a great guy and a very good journalist. What a loss!! May he rest in peace.

I just want to extend my deepest sympathy to Tony Snow’s family and to all of you at FoxNews. He will be missed. But we know he is enjoying heaven.

I never knew Mr. Snow, but if he was a kind and gentle man that cared for his family, friends, and country, then he sounds like a true man. It seems that today, many equate being kind and gentle, much less caring for family, friends, and country, to being weak. This could not be farther from the truth. It’s easy to be harsh, demanding, self centered, and hard hearted, but it takes tremendous inner strength to fight these normal human failings. Be at peace Mr. Snow. I wish I had known you.

It is possible to love and adore other human beings you have never met here on earth. I feel like I really knew Tony Snow since the first day FOX NEWS CHANNEL came on television.
My heartfelt sympathy to his widow. Since I too am a widow, you will need all the strength from God above in the coming years. Your children will be your comfort.

GOD BE WITH YOU AND THE CHILDREN,

E.K. YOUNG
SOUTH CAROLINA

The saddest news of the day is Tony Snow gone from our midst, a true and kind American of conservative views and America’s interests at heart. We have lost an honorable man and voice of intelligent understanding for Our Country. I pray for his family in their loss and the First Family who has lost a friend. Seems like the best so often go first but, we all had hoped he could stay longer. Yes Tony is irreplaceable.

Tony Snow was a delight to watch and listen to. As a committed conservative I often wanted him to take a harder stance on some of the nonsense from the left, but invariably I would, upon reflection, appreciate his approach.
Ellen Ratner, thank you for your comments about this caring man.

I am a 55 year old man that is not ashamed to admit that I cried when I learned of the death of Tim Russert, and here I sit again, trying to hold back the tears as I type this comment. Anyone who has had cancer, or has been close to someone who did, knew this was going to happen based on how Tony looked the last time he appeared on tv. I am sure it will be said many times in the coming days, but Tony was truly the gentle soul he has been described as being. He was the staunch conservative in the same manner that Tim was the loyal Democrat, and yet, in times like these, they were both just wonderful human beings who will be sorely missed by many. If there were ever two individuals that deserved to stand at the foot of God and hear “Well done, good and faithful servant.”, these would be them. God bless them both and may they have eternal peace.

Ellen,
That read like a perfect eulogy for Tony. All of you at Fox News have my sympathy.

I only knew Tony from his radio talk show and his character was evident. He was my favorite talk show host by far. When I read of his death this morning, I became choked up thinking in particular of his wife, children, and friends and how they will miss him. My father died a little over a year ago from exactly the same cancer and I know how difficult it was in those last months. Tony is now at peace and with his Creator whom he loved and served so well. I hope his wife and children derive some comfort from that.

It really is ironic Snow died for lack of STEM CELL RESEARCH
that has been denied medical science by politicos like Bush, his so-called friend. What a waste.

GONE IS AN IRREPLACEBLE SOUL TONY WAS A MAN OF TRUTH, ALLAYS UP FRONT. HE WAS OF A WORLD GONE BY NOT TOO LONG AGO WHERE CHARACTER MATTERED. HE WILL BE MISSED AS THERE ARE NONE OUT THERE THAT CAN REPLACE HIM. REST IN PEACE TONY AND SEE YOU IN THE WORLD BEYOND.
PETER

I have been a serious fan of Tony Snow since he began his tenure as host of FOXEWS SUNDAY in 1996.

I would like to send my sincere condolences to his wife and children.

Rebecca Foster, Tombstone, AZ

Never met Tony personaly Just watched him on TV and FOX NEWS I always felt Tony was a stand up guy. Like he was a freind to you could trust him. If I had a son surely would hope and pray he would grow up just like Tony .

lol pizza……

I’m heartbroken for his family. And heartbroken for our country. I’m glad he lived. I think he made the world a better place.

I am terribly saddened by the news of the death of Tony Snow.
I always loved his talk show and was sad when he left it and went to the White House. He was needed in the worst way at the White House and did a fantastic job. He really showed how that job should be done. SWheme on Mc Lellan( i am sorry about the spelling)
Tony was such a gentleman about everything and acted in a very “classy” way always.
We do not have any good journalists or their likes left.
I feel very sorry for wife Jill and his three children. But they will have memories of a great man called husband and father to live on with. It must be very hard for all four of them.
I just had to write to tell my sorrow for Tony’s death and admiration for a great man’s life and actions which will be remembered for ever.
God Bless to all.
Sincerely,
Dagmar O’Brien

There’s an empty space in the heart of conservatism, because of the loss of Tony Snow. Our hearts will heal, we will miss him, but will never forget him.
Thomas Miller, Medina Ohio.

If there was a more civil, thoughtful, professional journalist in this country, I’d like to know who. Elegant, intelligent and intellectually rigorous, he was one of the few people in the media that I could actually enjoy watching. I really liked his sense of fair play and also the way he would deftly debate tense subjects. What a great guy. Tony, you will be sorely missed.

Ken, Los Angeles

Tony Snow was a model for behavior, both political and personal. He knew how to agree to disagree, agreably, without malice, without attacking people personally, but with wit and warmth. He was open to new ideas, but never compromised his principles. He cared for others and cherished his family. He loved God and sought to live out a life consistent with the teachings of his Creator. He will be missed deeply, but should be remembered as an inspiration for all who seek to live out lives with true integrity.

We will greatly miss Tony Snow. We was a great wittness of his faith.

I enjoyed every moment I listened to this man speak, no matter the subject. His abilities were far reaching. His faith was strong. He was unafraid to live, love, serve others.

My deepest and most heartfelt condolences go out to those who knew and loved him in life.

Madeline Stine

Pretty unusual for an admittedly conservative personality to be so positively eulagized by diametrically-opposed political commentators such as Ellen Ratner, Susan Estrich, and Juan Williams.

I think that says a lot about the personal stature of the man.

Go with God, Tony — we’ll sorely miss you.

Sadness cannot adequately describe our feelings on hearing that Tony Snow had lost his battle with cancer. My husband and I have been glued to Fox News for the past two days. We want thank all the Fox People who have given a wonderful tribute to Tony. I remember him at the desk on the Sunday after September 11th and on Father’s Day when hearing “Hello Daddy” was all he needed.

Please pass on our sincere condolences to his family. We cannot really know how painful it is for this family who was so loved by this wonderful man. They say “time heals all things”. Hopefully, in time the memories of his love for them will help the hurt they feel. His time with them was so very short –but so very sweet.

My husband George and I will concencrate on Brit’s message “Tony surely showed us how to live, but also how to die.”

Thank you Fox News for all the tributes.

God Bless All

George and Jan Bouchard
Smithfield, Rhode Island

Tony Snow, what a terrible loss! My condolences to his wife and three children. In August 2007, I had surgery for stomach cancer….removed half my stomach, appendix and some other stuff. The struggle back was daunting to say the least. Two of my inspirations have been Randy Pausch and Tony Snow. You could not ask for better role models in the fight against cancer. Now cone of those models is gone, but not the spirit in which he fought nor the desire to keep fighting whiuch I shall do in honor of Tony Snow. One of us victims out here are going to win one for you, Tony.

ya he was a great guy. i’m glad i never heard him utter a religous word though. i hear he was a man of faith? haha…thats so sappy. thankfully he never prosetylized like his boss bushie does all the time. 666

long live secular tv. o reilly was saying how much of news tv is secular and how it was a breath of fresh air to have Tony being a man of “Faith”. Well i dont think its something a man should be thinking about. a lot of women spend half their time thinking about faith matters. i’m so glad i never heard Tony utter nary a religous word on the air. its oh so not Macho. Maybe Bushie could learn a thing or two from Tony and can the oh-I’m-so-Born AGain schtick that bushie hides behind.

Ellen,

I finally can agree with you on something, and my condolences on the loss of your remarkable colleague. Yes I do think Tony Snow was one of the nicest people to walk this earth. He was such a genuine person, I believe the media needs a lot more personalities like Tony Snow. The man had such great demeanor that I often forget that I have never met him in person. I feel that I knew him personally, he is the only member of the media that can connect to viewers in that way. I will miss him greatly.

Aaron

I hate to be a curmudgeon here but…. yes Tony was a great guy, he was truly a class act and the public owes him a big debt of gratitude but… this talk about him such a great family man, come on. The guy was on national TV for more than a decade, I’ll bet that took a lot of time. I have a regular job, nice house, I have breakfast every day with my wife and daughter, and get home every day at 5, and never work weekends. Oh, but Tony has ‘lots of pictures of his family in his office and always talks about them with colleagues at work’. Gee, I feel bad that I don’t have lots of pictures of my family in my office, but then again I see them EVERY night at 5, since I don’t have to go out to work related dinners/functions/events every other night to talk even more about politics and such with other people who also aren’t at home with their kids. Of course after FOX he becomes press secretary, gee that must really have brought him closer to his family, what with the 5 am wake up calls to leave the house, oh but he thought of them when he returned home at 10 every night. Great family man, come on, sure they probably lived in plush surroundings, sure they knew famous people, saw dad on TV, but a career path like his is not for someone who’s primary motivation is to be with his family, it’s for someone who is intensely self motivated, who has the talent and desire to move up, way up, but I’m sure this was only possible because his wife took care of the family so he could do whatever he wanted away from them. That’s the reality that I see. My guess is that his wife was the one devoted to his family, and he to himself. Oh and God Bless Tony…

I SPENT THE WHOLE WEEKEND LISTENENING TO TONY SNOW MEMORIES. THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOURS. HE WILL BE MISSED.

God bless the family of Tony Snow. Tony became the champion of conservatives like myself who felt we no longer had a voice on the political stage in the media. The frustration out in middle America was tangible when he took the White House Press Secretary position and made us proud to be conservative again! We had a fighter in there willing to spar with the best of the press and do so with grace and humility. His courage in the face of a fierce disease is a lesson to us all in how we live each day of our lives and never take for granted the blessing of life that God bestows upon each of us. We love you Tony and we thank you for your service to our nation and to your family, for their sacrifice in allowing us to steal you away for a time, enriching all of our lives . We miss you already! Fly free !

When I heard that Tony Snow had died I was shocked and saddened.

It is a measure of the person that his departure makes such an impact. Here is a man whom I have only seen on TV, heard on the radio, or read in print, but I feel as if I knew him. I will remember Tony not only for his wisdom, insight, and common sense - all of which he had, but also his unfailing courtesy, kindness, and good cheer. I can think of no other ‘celebrity’ that has affected me in this way. He was a human expression of good will and an example of courage in the face of adversity. Grace is the key word, I think, to describe what he had.

God Bless Tony Snow

To Phil: I know husbands/fathers who spend ALOT of time with their families, and in my opinion they are bad at both. It doesn’t take alot of time (5 p.m each day, everyday until bed time) to be a good husband/father, but it takes alot of selfless time. From what I have been reading about Mr. Snow from his friends and professional adversaries, Mr. Snow was that selfless husband/father who gave 100% of himself with the time he was with them. And, by the way, God Bless Tony and his family. And you too, Phil.

Like many others, I only knew Tony through the television. Yet I was still touched by his smile and demeanor. Even if I wasn’t interested in the news of the day, I would always stop and listen to Tony just because it was Tony. He just had a magic about him that made you feel at ease and I just knew there was a very rare gift within him.

It would take a very cynical man to not be touched by Tony.

God Bless Tony and his family.

God bless you Tony Snow. Man, I loved listening to you on the rado, on televisiuon and your press conferenced should be in a bound set and put up for sale…they were great! My prayers for your wife and cildren. I know, like the rest of us that they are proud of you and our lives will never be the same without you.

great guy, you could see it and feel it, gentle and strong we lost a good one here.

thank you all at FOX for your very thoughtful tributes and shared memories of Tony Snow. you all have done a magnificent and touching job.

my sincere condolences to you all, especially to his wife and three children.

i think Brit Hume said it best …..
Tony showed us how to live and how to die.

to say Tony Snow was someone very special is an understatement -

Rest in peace Tony ……. Heaven is
so lucky to have you.

I think God needed some “Balance” for Tim Russert and called Tony home to be “Fair.”

I will miss his wonderful sense of humor.

Tony Snow was a fantastic reporter to watch, and keep us informed. He certainly was a great White House Press Secretary, and made my day to watch him on the News.

I wish his family much sympathy, and Prayers, may you all remember the good times you shared with Tony Snow and know that he is in a better place and smiling down at you!

Mr Tony Snow will be deeply missed since I think he was one of the greatest Reporters on Fox News that they have had in a long time. IT was a pleasure to watch him report the news and see him achieve his goal as reaching for the Stars as a White house Press Secretary. He certainly looked happy doing those jobs!

His charm, humor, and Conservatism is what will be missed, since there are not many Conservatives out there reporting the news these days. Fox News was blessed to have such a Great Guy like Tony Snow.

May God bless Tony Snow and His family.

God Bless Tony , His Family and of course God Bless the USA.

YOU WERE ALWAYS SUCH A JOY TO SEE EVERY DAY. GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY,YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED BY ME WITH ONLY THE BEST OF EVERYTHING. MLH.

I ALWAYS ENJOYED YOU ON YOUR T.V. SHOW. MAY YOU KNOW ONLY PEACE AND LOVE ALSO YOUR FAMILY NANCY

YOU WILL BE MUCH MISSED. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.

WE WILL MISS YOU , MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. NANCY

YOU WERE ALWAYS SUCH A JOY TO WATCH. YOU WILL BE MISSED. NANCY

YOU WERE SUCH A JOY TO SEE ON T.V LIKE A FRIEND. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. NANCY

YOU WILL BE MISSED, YOU WERE SUCH A JOY TO SEE EVERY DAY THANK YOU. NANCY

YOU WILL BE MISSED, WE ALL LOST A GOOD FRIEND OR FEEL LIKE WE DID. NANCY

YOU WERE ALWAYS SUCH A JOY TO WATCH, YOU WILL BE FOREVER MISSED. NANCY

YOU WERE ALWAYS SUCH A JOY TO WATCH ON THE NEWS ,YOU WILL BE MISSED. MY PRAYERS GO TOYOUR FAMILY NANCY

YOU WERE SUCH A JOY TO WATCH , YOU WILL BE MISSED NANCY

YOU WILL BE MISSED , SUCH A JOY TO WATCH ALWAYS SEEMED SO HAPPY. GOD BE WITH THE PEOPLE YOU LEFT BEHND. NANCY

TONY SNOW WILL BE MISSED, HE WAS SUCH A GENTELMAN IN A WORLD WERE THEY WERE NEEDED. GOD BLESS YOU NANCY

YOU WILL BE VERY MISSED. GOD BLESS YOU REST IN OEACE. NANCY

Upon hearing the news Mr. Snow had cancer, I immediately had that “sinking” feeling in my stomach that comes with bad news like a thunder strike.

However, after Mr. Snow himself publicly discussed how he would confront this medical problem “head on”, somehow I had the distinct feeling his faith would see him through.

Mr Snow was a cordial debate waiting to happen. Anywhere at any time.

Few persons had the ability of turn of phrase as Tony, he simply loved interaction on an intellectual level.

A master of diction, a love to put it to use.

He was indeed a man with great love of family and his friends (who were vast), he nonetheless somehow managed to acknowledge them when it was needed most. At times making his own struggles and setbacks secondary in the process.

His interests were widely varied, he was an accomplished and enthusiastic musician, playing many instruments.

Having spent the majority of the weekend listening to remembrances of this man who took on the duty of WHPS and relishes the role as none before and doubtfully anyone following are likely to.

God bless you Tony Snow.
I’m certain you’ve already found a microphone up there somewhere. And are quite busy in writing what will be your first radio show for the heaven network.
Down here, it will be full, rich, long and happy lives for your family.

For you, it will be but a blink of an eye before you hear those words you so love to hear. “Daddy we’re home”

God bless the Snow family and keep them.

WE WILL MISS YOU. YOU WERE ALWAYS SUCH A JOY AND BRE ATH OF FRESH AIR. NO ONE CAN REPLACE YOU GOD BLESS YOUR FMILY. NANCY

YOU WILL BE MISSED. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY NANCY

YOU WERE SUCH A JOY TO WATCH AND YOU WILL BE MISSED. MAY YOUR FAMILY BE CONSOLED BY THE MANY PEOPLE WHO THOUGH OF YOU AS !FRIEND.! NANCY

WHAT A JOY TO SEE YOU AND YOUR SMILE ,WE WILL MISS YOU. THANK YOU FOR A JOB WELL DOONE. NANCY

YOU WERE ALSUCH A PLEASURE TO SEE ON THE NEWS. LIKE A BREATH OF FRECH AIR. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE. GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY NANCY

TONY SNOW A TRUE GENTLEMAN, LOVING HUSBAND AND FATHER. WHAT MORE IS THER TO SAY. GODS TRUE AND FAITHFULL SERVENT. GO WITH GOE NANCY

TONY WAS SUCH A JOY TO SEE ON T. V. YOU WILL BE MISSED. NANCY

YOU WERE ALWAYS SUCH A JOY TO WATCH . MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND YOU. NANCY

FEEL LIKE I LOST A FRIEND. GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY. REST IN PEACE. NANCY

YOU WERE ALWAYS SUCH A JOY TO SEE ON THE TUBE. YOU WILL BE MISSED. GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY NANCY.

YOU WILL BE MISSED.GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY NANCY

YOU WILL BE MISSED. GOD BE WITH YOUR FAMILY NANCY

OUR PRAYES FOR YOUR FAMILY. YOU WILL BE MISSED NANCY

TONY WAS A JOY TO SEE ON THE TUBE. HE WILL BE MISSED GOD BLESS HIS FANILY,.NANCY

I sent an email to the White House last year, hoping that Tony Snow would receive it. The email I received back will give you an idea of what this man was all about, why he was loved by so many, and why he will be missed. I wanted to share it with you.

Reply-To: Tony Snow

THE WHITE HOUSE
Washington

Thanks so much for the kind note - and for including me in your thoughts
and prayers.

I can’t tell you how much I appreciate you thinking of me and raising my
name in prayer. Prayers have enormous power. They’re good medicine - and
they certainly have lifted my spirits. I feel as if I have been borne on
the shoulders of thousands of friends, all of whom have made the ride
easier than I ever could have imagined.

We’re blessed to live in a land where people just want an excuse to do
something good for someone else. Thanks for taking advantage of that
opportunity with me. Please encourage others to do it closer to home for
other friends in need. Kind words, notes, emails, and small gestures
have a way of lightening the load, while making our own lives richer and
more rewarding.

Again, thanks for the incredible gift of caring.

God bless,

TONY SNOW

Tony Snow will be missed. He was a bright light in an otherwise dull press. Ellen, your words of Tony Snow were from the heart and thank you for that. Some who have written on this site have seen fit to be nasty and cruel-this is not the time or place for that. If you knew anything of Tony Snow you would know that he was never that way and that maybe you could learn a thing or two about how to handle your life from his courargeous example. Thank you Tony, I’m sure that most people are like me and when we think of you we will smile.