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Glenn Beck's father has just passed away.
facebook | march 29, 2014 | chris balfe

Posted on 03/29/2014 3:09:42 PM PDT by lowbridge

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To: Mastador1

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?


21 posted on 03/29/2014 3:44:02 PM PDT by Gamecock (If the cross is not foolishness to the lost world then we have misrepresented the cross." S.L.)
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To: Gamecock

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.


22 posted on 03/29/2014 3:51:16 PM PDT by Mastador1 (I'll take a bad dog over a good politician any day!)
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To: Gamecock
I have no animosity towards public figures and their families for getting more attention.

Why not?

23 posted on 03/29/2014 3:56:28 PM PDT by humblegunner
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To: Mastador1

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.


24 posted on 03/29/2014 3:58:57 PM PDT by Gamecock (If the cross is not foolishness to the lost world then we have misrepresented the cross." S.L.)
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To: lowbridge

Condolences to Glenn and the family.


25 posted on 03/29/2014 4:03:21 PM PDT by Dick Bachert (Ignorance is NOT BLISS. It is the ROAD TO SERFDOM! We're on a ROAD TRIP!!)
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To: Gamecock
I agree, But the funny thing is how many people are WAY more worked up over this than anyone seems to think I am. But that's what I get for throwing a stink bomb!
26 posted on 03/29/2014 4:05:04 PM PDT by Mastador1 (I'll take a bad dog over a good politician any day!)
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To: Mastador1

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.


27 posted on 03/29/2014 4:05:30 PM PDT by Kaosinla (The More the Plans Fail. The More the Planners Plan.)
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To: humblegunner

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!!!!!!!!


28 posted on 03/29/2014 4:08:27 PM PDT by Captainpaintball
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To: Mastador1
...how is he different of all the rest of us who have lost someone...

I can only speak for myself, but I never had a CEO or press secretary.

29 posted on 03/29/2014 4:13:09 PM PDT by lonestar (It takes a village of idiots to elect a village idiot.)
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To: Captainpaintball
There is someone posting from their BLOG! Help!

Well, if you noticed it, go bust 'em.

Take some dang initiative.

30 posted on 03/29/2014 4:13:47 PM PDT by humblegunner
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To: Mastador1

Maybe you should hire a press agent.


31 posted on 03/29/2014 4:16:37 PM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: humblegunner
how is he different of all the rest of us who have lost someone

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.

32 posted on 03/29/2014 4:17:56 PM PDT by chajin ("There is no other name under heaven given among people by which we must be saved." Acts 4:12)
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...but you didn't provide a link.

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!

33 posted on 03/29/2014 4:24:40 PM PDT by BlueDragon (You can observe a lot just by watching. Yogi Berra)
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34 posted on 03/29/2014 5:47:32 PM PDT by BlessedBeGod (Democrats are Cruz'n for a Bruisin' in 2016.)
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To: lowbridge

I’m very sorry for his loss. Prayers to the family.


35 posted on 03/29/2014 5:48:22 PM PDT by Yaelle
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To: Mastador1

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.


36 posted on 03/29/2014 5:49:23 PM PDT by Yaelle
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To: Mastador1

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.


37 posted on 03/29/2014 5:53:49 PM PDT by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose o f a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped.)
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To: lowbridge

Prayewrs up and condolences to Glenn and his family.


38 posted on 03/29/2014 5:55:52 PM PDT by Fred Hayek (The Democratic Party is now the operational arm of the CPUSA)
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To: Georgia Girl 2
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.

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!

39 posted on 03/29/2014 5:58:48 PM PDT by Mastador1 (I'll take a bad dog over a good politician any day!)
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To: Gamecock; Mastador1

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.


40 posted on 03/29/2014 6:13:37 PM PDT by Vaquero (Don't pick a fight with an old guy. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.)
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