Posted on 03/29/2014 3:09:42 PM PDT by lowbridge
It is with a heavy heart that we share the sad news that Glenn's father passed away at the age of 86. Glenn's father was a man who understood hard work, believed in the promise of America and will be missed by his children and grandchildren. Times like these remind us what is important in life and Glenn and his wife are deeply grateful for your thoughts and prayers. Glenn asks that, in lieu of flowers or donations, you would do one act of kindness for someone in your life and help spread the universal message of love.
Chris Balfe, CEO of TheBlaze
Wow.
My Dad, a two time CIB, Purple Heart and Bronze Star awardee got three inches in the local paper. A Color Guard and a bugler. There were 300 people at his funeral and we were greatful.
I have no animosity towards public figures and their families for getting more attention.
Why does this bother you so?
Probably because there are so many, unlike your father, who never got or will not get the recognition for their service and yet the media lionizes so many who have accomplished no more than others except to be related to a celebrity. Anyway it’s my opinion, why does it seem to bother so many here? It’s not like I have no sympathy for anyones loss of a loved one, I do, I just can’t fathom the the need to promote celebrity.
Why not?
And 100 years from know it won’t matter one bit to anyone alive today.
There are greater evils out there to get worked up about than this.
Condolences to Glenn and the family.
After I posted a prayer thread for my father, who suffered a massive heart attack last fall, I announced his ultimate passing due to severe complications on this forum (an announcement so to say). It was because our FRiends here actually took time to pray and care about his final journey.
Prayer, caring, and sympathy have no boundaries nor a prescribed format.
Condolences to the Beck Family.
Quick! Forget this post...We need you on ANOTHER thread! There is someone posting from their BLOG! Help! Save us from these scoundrels, PLEASE! Hurry!!!!!!!!
I can only speak for myself, but I never had a CEO or press secretary.
Well, if you noticed it, go bust 'em.
Take some dang initiative.
Maybe you should hire a press agent.
Each man's death diminishes me,
For I am involved in mankind.
Therefore, send not to know
For whom the bell tolls,
It tolls for thee.
-John Donne
May he rest in peace, and may his family have peace.
So hurry up, go find the location here on FR where a savior (from scoundrels) is needed, to better expedite the process.
Scoot, skedaddle, vamanous, go forth (into the bowels of the internet, and the backrooms of FreeRepublic where no Sidebars are there to guide the unwary and unprepared) then return to us, oh intrepid traveler, and show us where this most urgent series hugh condition is presently festering!
I’m very sorry for his loss. Prayers to the family.
I’m sorry for your loss too. I don’t know Glenn or you but I am terribly sorry that both of you lost your dads.
Well I would guess that Glenn is as heartbroken as you and I were when our Dad’s passed. My Dad’s funeral was standing room only.
Prayewrs up and condolences to Glenn and his family.
I'm sure he's heartbroken, I believe he is a good person and he has my sympathy, my comments have nothing to do with his personal loss, period!
Dad passed away 7+ years now. He was a marine who fought at guadalcanal & bougainville, then served the city of NY for 22 as one of its finest.
His funeral consisted of an honor guard if NYPDs finest, then at the national cemetery his guard was a phalanx of Marines. Very Nice. Mom died 5 years ago and received none of that, but she had a nice remembrance and service too.
Not a huge Beck fan, but he is a kindred spirit on so many things. I respectfully express my deepest sorrow and may his Dad Rest in Peace.
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