Posted on 08/20/2010 6:45:10 PM PDT by DollyCali
Thanks to FReeper libbylu
Congressman Billybob has died.
ACRU Mourns the Passing of John Armor
John Armor”John was a great American, a dear friend and a champion of liberty,” says Susan Carleson, CEO and Chairman of the American Civil Rights Union. “He will be sorely missed.”
On August 20, 2010, ACRU Senior Legal Counsel John Armor passed away in a North Carolina hospital, following cancer surgery. He had appeared to be in full recovery, so his death was a shock to family and friends.
Armor, a graduate of Yale University and the University of Maryland School of Law, had a long and distinguished career, practicing before the U.S. Supreme Court for 33 years and authoring eight books and hundreds of articles. His latest book, These Are the Times That Try Men’s Souls: America Then and Now in the Words of Tom Paine (ACRU 2010), is being released in early September.
“It was a blessing that he got to see it, hold it in his hands,” Carleson said.
These Are The Times That Try Men’s Souls A favorite at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) and Tea Party events, especially in North Carolina where he lived, Armor dressed in colonial garb and impersonated Benjamin Franklin, explaining the origins of American liberties to 21st Century audiences. Some of his performances can be seen on YouTube.
“John was one of the first people that my husband Bob [Carleson] brought on board at the ACRU when there was no money, just great spirit,” said Carleson, who met Armor when they worked together on the National Commission of the Bicentennial of the Constitution in 1986. “He has been a delight to work with and will be sorely missed. This is a deep loss to his wife Michelle, to his children, his friends and his colleagues at the ACRU.”
Armor, who was one of the few attorneys to write an amicus brief in the presidential election case in 2000, was a well known legal scholar of American politics, particularly third party movements. He represented Eugene McCarthy during the Minnesota Senator’s challenge of Lyndon Baines Johnson’s presidency in 1968.
“John was also the first to figure out the constitutional basis of recalling federal officials,” Carleson said. “That led to the ACRU’s current campaign, RecallCongressNow.org, to educate Americans about the laws in 11 states that allow for recall as a way to ensure greater accountability.”
For the past several years, Armor wrote the weekly “ACLU Outrages” feature for the ACRU’s Website. “John had his finger on the pulse of the ACLU, tracking their misdeeds and writing amusing and disturbing accounts,” Carleson said. “He said he never worried about finding material, because the ACLU’s absurd stances came as reliably as ‘the rain falling on the fields of Ireland.’”
Susan Carleson, Chairman, CEO
My heart has just been torn from my chest. I will miss you Billy Bob, and America will miss you.
Very sad news. Prayers for his family and friends.
Yes — that thread from B4Ranch was a touch of joy at such a sad time.
Really happy to see your post here, Askel. C’mon back!!
He will be sorely missed.
Prayers up for his family and friends.
Exactly what I am feeling. Thanks for putting it into words for me.
Rest in peace, dear friend John.
"Hope this saves a few lives". John / Billybob
This freeper will miss Congressman BillyBob greatly. Though I'd not always agreed with him, I've always respected his opinion.
Sad day for all freepers.
I’ll bet he has so many questions that they’re running overtime ...
As long as FreeRepublic is remembered, so shall you be, John Armor. May you be in heaven half an hour before the O**** knows you’re dead.
His posts were brilliant. It always seemed like everything had not been said regarding constitutional issues until he posted. Who will step up and carry on his work? RIP; enjoy your well deserved rest. You will be missed.
God Bless You. Thanks for the posts.
But this world was never meant to be our final home. Our cherished freedoms here, which we fight to defend right here on FR, are ordered to a greater end for us to live "face to face" with our Creator.
May the soul of our FRiend, John Armor, be embraced in the Eternal Bliss of our heavenly Father united with His Eternal Son our Lord Jesus Christ in the power of Their Holy Spirit. May God's blessing also flow to John's family and friends in this their time of sorrow.
Thank You dear congressman for the knowledge and wisdom you shared with me - with us - during your life here on Earth.
Prayer bump
I was GOOGLING for his obituary and found this...(what an interesting life)
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/22/fashion/weddings/22vows.html
I need a hug.
He was such a wise man. I learned something from each and every article he posted.
Just like Tony Snow, he was a calming force in a world that has turned upside down. He was a good man.
Damn....
There are studies that you can FReep from Heaven.
You can’t actually type, but you can influence your loved ones.
Getting ready to cry. Good Shootin, Congressman BillyBob.
Well put...I'd say ditto, and will add that I will miss him greatly.
OH NO.....!!!!
This is terrible..! :(
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