Tribute to Herb Meadows, aka "CHIEF negotiator"

Americans for Fair Taxation ^ | 10/04/2001 | Barbara Gould

[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

[TheGrimReaper]

Rest in peace, Herb, my brother.
Though we had never met, we knew ye well.
The world and FR are diminished by your premature departure.

Semper Fi, Do or Die.

[budwiesest]

A very nice tribute (at #140) Registered!
Chief N. could so often be found fighting tyranny on the battlefield of Taxes, earning a couple of stars and numerous medals for valor IMO.

Thanks for the address Joe.

[Luis Gonzalez]

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[LurkerNoMore!]

I am stunned and saddened.

I considered Herb a friend. I will find a way to be at the funeral.

[Constitution Day]

I am not a very emotional person, but your tribute to CHIEF negotiator brought a tear to my eye, Registered.

Since I found FR in 2000, the people here have seemed like an extended family.
Your tribute to CHIEF is worth ten of your normally satirical posts to me.

Thank you,
CD.

CHIEF, may God be with you and your family in this time of sorrow.

[F.J. Mitchell]

Thanks for the ping, donation sent.May God bless and strenghten the Meadows family.

[SuziQ]

When I reach Heaven, I hope God has instant replay, so I can experience the reunion Mom and Dad had this morning.

This is what Chief Negotiator posted in the lovely tribute he wrote on the day of his mother's death. He didn't need instant replay because I'm sure his Mom and Dad were waiting for him, and she probably took him in her arms again.

I was so sad when I read of his death this morning. I had enjoyed his post last night about not being able to 're-up' with the Marines. He sounded like such a hoot!

Come to think of it, maybe Chief Moran (BCM) who died at the WTC was there to greet him too, as a fellow freeper.

[Mr. Lucky]

Just think. When Osama's wish to die in his Jihad is shortly granted, he will arrive in Heaven only to discover that the streets are guarded by Herb Meadows.

Won't that be Hell.

[beowolf]

Thank you...for my friend.

[Dick Bachert]

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BUMP FOR THE CHIEF.

(We know you're lurking, Chief!)

[MileHi]

Last night, Herb Meadows' life was abruptly taken by an unexpected fire in his home.

How horrible. God bless him and his. Thanks for the ping, TGYC.

[Aquamarine]

This is so sad, I already miss him. CHIEF is irreplacable.

May God bless his family and everyone at FR that knew him.

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

I don't know if anyone has already said this, but..... I sure hope that when Chief gets to heaven, he goes right up to the "Let's Roll" guys and tells them how proud we all are of them! They did a great thing!

No More Demofascists and I send a "Semper Fi" to the Chief.....

[DLfromthedesert]

Thanks, fella. Will send what I can. This is very sad.

[WomanofStandard]

Re: your post #104 of Chief's post describing his beliefs about death. Thank you for sharing this one.

When I get to heaven someday Chief, I'll be ever so pleased to finally meet you in person. I know you are deliriously happy in the presense of our glorious Lord Jesus, and we left here on earth are lifting your loved ones left behind to God's tender loving care. He will provide all they need according to HIS riches in glory!

You will be missed.

[clamper1797]

Goodbye my friend for now .... I'll loft one with you when I get there. Just keep em cold till I do

[Mr_Magoo]

FreeRepublic Memorial Wall has been updated.

[spald]

Awww. This is terrible news. I always had a search to read Chief's postings. God bless you, CHIEF.

[Major Matt Mason]

I "chatted" with Chief several times via FR. He seemed like a wonderful and patriotic individual.

This is truly sad news.

[Valin]

Oh Man this is just so sad. My prays to his family. I WILL miss him.

Thanks for the flag