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Tribute to Herb Meadows, aka "CHIEF negotiator"
Americans for Fair Taxation ^
| 10/04/2001
| Barbara Gould
Posted on 10/04/2001 3:52:42 PM PDT by Taxman
Thread III
Last night, Herb Meadows' life was abruptly taken by an unexpected fire in his home.
We are blessed with our association with Herb Meadows as our Internet Campaign Manager and friend. Herb blessed the lives of everyone he touched as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, political activist, and United States Marine.
Herb was part of something much bigger than most of us ever get an opportunity to experience.
Herb Meadows embodied the passion and the commitment that has made America great. We have all suffered a loss by his passing, and yet we were fortunate to be blessed by his passion and commitment. In his work, he brought hope for change and inspired us to make a difference for our country.
At Americans for Fair Taxation, it was our privilege briefly to glimpse the love for our country and the commitment to excellence thatcharacterize Herb. Our gratitude for that experience cannot be expressed in words.
We would like to take this opportunity to say thank you, Herb, for the passion, the courage, and the principle, that you exhibited, not just on a daily basis, but on a continuing, moment-to-moment basis.
It is this passion and dedication that will inspire us in the future.
It is the model of your tenacity that will help us in moments when self-doubt threatens to overcome our commitment.
Thank you, Herb, and may we honor you by continuing your work in making the river of myriad voices seeking fundamental improvement in our country flow swifter and faster than even you dreamed possible.
Thank you for touching our lives in a most extraordinary way.
Barbara Gould
Americans for Fair Taxation
1-888-786-7104 x120
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All,
BADJOE has set up a "Mrs. CHIEF" fund right here. Please go there to make your most generous contribution for "Mrs. CHIEF negotiator."
And the Free Republic Ladies' Guild will be sending flowers to the family. If you would like to contribute, please post on the Guild or email Hillary's Lovely Legs.
Links to Thread I and Thread II
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posted on
10/04/2001 3:52:42 PM PDT
by
Taxman
(fdavis@salestax.org)
To: Taxman
$920.00 is in so far. And another Freeper FreepMailed me that she is sending twenty bucks by snailmail.
2
posted on
10/04/2001 3:56:55 PM PDT
by
BADJOE
To: BADJOE
AlllRiiiiight!
Thank you, FReeper Friends.
3
posted on
10/04/2001 3:58:35 PM PDT
by
Taxman
To: Taxman
"If the Army and the Navy ever looked on heaven's scene,
they would find the streets are guarded by United States MARINES!"
Our Brother has been called to serve again in a Higher command.
To: Taxman
Please post a link on thread two to this thread. Thank you.
5
posted on
10/04/2001 4:00:13 PM PDT
by
BADJOE
To: BADJOE
Will do.....thanks for the info. Deej
6
posted on
10/04/2001 4:01:23 PM PDT
by
DJ88
To: Taxman
Goodbye Chief, you'll be missed.
7
posted on
10/04/2001 4:01:27 PM PDT
by
Justa
To: BADJOE
Please do keep the fund open for a fortnight, if possible.
FR is probably the only bucket of water on the planet where tears for a fellow fail to fill the hole they leave.
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posted on
10/04/2001 4:03:28 PM PDT
by
Askel5
Comment #9 Removed by Moderator
To: Askel5
Will do.
10
posted on
10/04/2001 4:09:35 PM PDT
by
BADJOE
To: Manny Festo
God granted his wish to be with his mom ASAP....
I am crying.....and boy, that is rare. God is so amazing....it is a great loss for us, but a great gain for heaven!
To: BADJOE
To: BADJOE
Someone needs to update the "Free Republic Memorial Wall" on the home page.
To: Manny Festo
Thanks for that link, MF....I remember it well. CHIEF has walked into the arms of his mom (and dad).
To: BADJOE
'Tis done, Joe, 'tis done.
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posted on
10/04/2001 4:12:57 PM PDT
by
Taxman
To: marsh2 dixiechick2000 Helen Mama_Bear poet Grampa Dave doug from upland WolfsView Issaquahking
sad ping
To: anniegetyourgun
We now have $1,030.00 for Mrs Chief Negotiator.
Thank you Freepers.
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posted on
10/04/2001 4:13:46 PM PDT
by
BADJOE
To: amom TaRaRaBoomDeAyGoreLostToday! DLfromthedesert Jeff Head Nam Vet Carry_Okie
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To: JackelopeBreeder Clinton's a liar hondo68 Goddess50 dandelion OneidaM backhoe F-117A the crow
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To: Askel5
Yours is such an eloquent statement that it needs to be said again, Askel5. Thank you.
"FR is probably the only bucket of water on the planet where tears for a fellow fail to fill the hole they leave."
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posted on
10/04/2001 4:16:42 PM PDT
by
Taxman
To: B4Ranch EverOnward Alas okie01 Enough is ENOUGH tinacart freedombelle christie NSpritOnly spartan68
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To: brityank hedgetrimmer ontherightside F.J. Mitchell FReethesheeples Aquamarine ClancyJ SierraWasp
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To: Gdpleaser Gadsden1st shotabug RightWingLady morque2001 Snow Bunny swheats DainBramage Donald Stone
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To: Fred Mertz glock rocks AuntB RonDog Iscool headsonpikes blackie Anonymous2 Spunky editor-surveyor
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To: katykelly
Someone said earlier that they would take care of that ...... it may take a while but it's being worked on.
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posted on
10/04/2001 4:18:54 PM PDT
by
kayak
To: Blood of Tyrants JP Jones Libertina freedomnews brat TooBusy Sword_Svalbardt artisan001
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To: Ernest_at_the_Beach susangirl ICU812 Vigilanteman hubel458 nunya bidness LadyX COBI cork
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
God Bless him he will be missed. I know he is smiling down on all the FReepers right now wanting us to continue our strong cause. God Bless, Vic
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posted on
10/04/2001 4:20:11 PM PDT
by
Dengar01
To: StoneColdGOP,AnnaZ,Mercuria
sad ping
To: BADJOE
Shocked and saddened. Will miss the Yogi Berra quotes.
If sending a check, could you let us know to whom to make it out and where to send. Thanks........
To: Taxman
Damn. I'm sorry to hear that CHIEF is gone. He was a very dedicated and persistent advocate of the NRST. Although we disagreed on a few things, I always respected him.
To: Taxman
ouch.... and then some
Prayers for CHEIF, BCM, and their families.
We've been blessed by their presences. Now it is heaven's turns.
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posted on
10/04/2001 4:23:48 PM PDT
by
lizma
To: Taxman
I'm so sorry to read this. May he rest in peace. My thoughts are with Mrs Chief Negotiator.
To: katykelly
Can someone post a link to the Memorial Wall?
To: Taxman
RIP, Chief...
To: Taxman
OMG!!! Me and 'the chief' often sparred over the NRST... but I ALWAYS respected his opinion, even though we usually disagreed... GOD BLESS YOU CHIEF
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posted on
10/04/2001 4:30:20 PM PDT
by
Mr. K
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
Ugh. I HATE responding to these kinds of threads and hearing of FRiends passing, but thank you Tonkin, if the Chief was part of the Brotherhood, I don't mind a few tears.
SEMPER FI, HERB!
To: Taxman
My dad was a marine in WWII so I was always sensitive to Chief's posts about his patriotism. How many of us read his post about being turned down from reinlisting last night?. And how sad we all are today for OUR LOSS.
I can't help but question however that God has bigger plans for him and, since Chief was not reinlisted on earth, he is serving a bigger and better role from above.
God love you Chief, help direct our leaders, watch over and protect our troops and please know what an impact you have made on so many peoples lives....
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posted on
10/04/2001 4:31:38 PM PDT
by
dutchess
To: Taxman
GOD SPEED, CHIEF!
To: Taxman
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posted on
10/04/2001 4:32:22 PM PDT
by
Illbay
To: Dakotabound
To: Taxman
Donation to the Chief Negotiator family fund sent, accompanied by a heavy heart.
Leni
To: BADJOE
This is horribly sad. Thanks for jumping in and helping with the fund.
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posted on
10/04/2001 4:34:48 PM PDT
by
Bob J
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
Thanks for all your sad pings for our friend, Tonkin.
Tis a far, far better place he goes than he's ever gone before.
We lost a great one today.
May God hold him close and love him like we did.
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posted on
10/04/2001 4:37:24 PM PDT
by
COB1
To: Rowdee,SC Swamp Fox,OldFriend,Aerial,Clemenza,Judge Parker
sad ping for a departed Marine
To: river rat,USMCVet,Ditto,ImpBill,redrock,onyx,Robert Drobot,Bonaparte
sad ping for a departed Marine
To: LSJohn,onedoug,HEFFERNAN2,harpseal,gonzo,alphadog
sad ping for a departed Marine
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