http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/rip/ en-us Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:24:41 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2036688/posts Lancaster Morgan Funeral Home Darlene L. Brennan (August 6, 1942 - June 7, 2008) DARLENE L. BRENNAN CARIBOU – Darlene L. Brennan, 65, passed away Friday June 6, 2008 at a Caribou hospital. She was born August 6, 1942 in Thomas, West Virginia the daughter of the late James and Lillian (Watring) Nutter. Darlene served in the U.S. Military and then as a civilian worked as a travel agent. She is survived by a daughter Robbin Persing and her husband Henry L. Persing of Madison, Alabama, as well as a grandson Brennan Persing. A memorial service will be conducted... Lancaster-Morgan Funeral Home http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2036688/posts#comment Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:24:41 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2030727/posts NYPost via Drudge http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2030727/posts#comment Fri, 13 Jun 2008 19:30:14 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2029486/posts Father Paul Keenan, a member of our family as the host of As You Think and Musical Weekend, went to the Lord on June 10. All of us at The Catholic Channel are deeply saddened, but find comfort in Father Paul's own words, which we feel exemplify his life as a priest and his love of radio: "You can live a soulful life, one that is full of joy, hope, inspiration – a life where you love what you do and do what you love." Sirius Radio - The Catholic Channel http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2029486/posts#comment Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:18:30 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2028909/posts William ‘Bill’ Jonathan Babor BENTON HARBOR — William “Bill” Jonathan Ba­bor, 47, of Benton Harbor died Sunday, June 8, 2008, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. A Celebration of Life ser­vice will be held 12:30 p.m. Thursday, June 12, at Starks & Menchinger Family Funer­al Home, 2650 Niles Road, St. Joseph, with Pastor Rob Meckley offi­ciating. Visitation is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memo­rial donations may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Founda­tion or the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Those wishing to send a condolence message online may do so at www.starks­menchinger.com. Bill was... The Herald-Palladium http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2028909/posts#comment Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:54:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2023924/posts RIP – DancesWithCats Freeper DancesWithCats (Peiggi Clemens). Returned to her maker May 1, 2008 in Phoenix, Arizona. She had suffered for many years with scleroderma, an autoimmune deficiency problem & was hospitalized under the care of an oncologist & receiving chemotherapy at the time of her death. She was 55 years old. She leaves behind her son, mother and sister and her furry friends (both dogs & cats) and Freepers who got to know her at the Singles’ thread among other places at Free Republic. Her wit, concern for others & kind spirit will be her legacy for us... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2023924/posts#comment Sat, 31 May 2008 10:16:35 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2023231/posts Just heard Brian Williams announce on NBC Nightly News that Harvey Korman passed away. Self http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2023231/posts#comment Thu, 29 May 2008 22:53:18 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2022556/posts Henry Joseph Dillon, Jr. April 4, 1955 – May 24, 2008 Henry Joseph “Hank” Dillon, Jr., 53, a 14-year resident of Sierra Vista, Ariz., passed away Saturday, May 24, 2008. He was born April 4, 1955, in Colorado Springs, Colo., to Henry Joseph Dillon Sr. and Christine (Eitzen) Dillon. Hank served his country in the U.S. Army, retiring April 30, 1998, after more than 20 years, with the rank of staff sergeant. He was employed for 10 years by ILEX at the time of his death. Hank is survived by his mother, Christine Dillon; daughter, Tamara Dillon; wife Yang Dillon;... The Sierra Vista Herald http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2022556/posts#comment Wed, 28 May 2008 18:55:24 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2010579/posts May 2) - A Marine sergeant who became a symbol of resilience as he strove to recover from a roadside bomb blast in Iraq that blanketed 97 percent of his body with burns has died, the Defense Department said. He was 22. Sgt. Merlin German died April 11 at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, where he was continuing treatment for the injuries he suffered in combat on Feb. 22, 2005, the Pentagon said Thursday. The former turret gunner was dubbed the "Miracle Man" for his determination in facing his wounds, which cost the former saxophone player his fingers... Aol/AP http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2010579/posts#comment Sat, 3 May 2008 04:33:36 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1999825/posts Margaret Thatcher: The patriot who vanquished failure Last Updated: 12:02am BST 11/04/2008 After decades of decline, Margaret Thatcher's leadership brought courage and conviction to a nation that had grown used to second best, says Charles Moore On the day in 1982 that the British task force set sail to recover the Falkland Islands from the Argentine invaders, Margaret Thatcher was asked on television: "If you fail, would you feel obliged to resign?" "Failure?" she answered, "Do you remember what Queen Victoria once said? 'Failure - the possibilities do not exist'." The remark goes to the heart of Mrs Thatcher's essential... The Telegraph (UK) http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1999825/posts#comment Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:54:08 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1999276/posts A St. Louis-born U.S. Army colonel was killed in Iraq Sunday, according to his sister, Kathleen King of O’Fallon. Col. Stephen K. Scott, 54, was serving at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad where he was working with Iraqi leaders on weapons intelligence and defense. Scott, who was an avid runner, was in the workout facilities in the green zone when he was killed during a mortar attack, King said. -snip- After basic training, Stephen Scott worked at the Army Aviation and Troop Command facility on Goodfellow Boulevard in St. Louis until it was closed in 1997. He then moved to... St Charles Journal http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1999276/posts#comment Thu, 10 Apr 2008 01:04:57 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1997499/posts Sad to say that an active Freeper, Rte66, has passed away. I am her sister and have been a lurker for many years. At this point we don't know exactly what happened but it seems to be natural causes. Please keep her in your prayers. I will post her obit in coming days. If anyone needs more info they can email me here. A memorial service is pending. Thank you for being her "online family". This was her lifeline for many years. And thank you all so much for your help to her. She was much loved and she will... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1997499/posts#comment Sun, 6 Apr 2008 11:19:16 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1997492/posts Daily Kos Attacking Charlton Heston on His Passing Posted on April 6, 2008 I guess we shouldn’t expect any sense of decorum from Kossacks, but it is pretty lame that they had to unleash their hatred only minutes after the announcement of the passing of famed American actor Charlton Heston. A Daily Kos “diarist” named doriangz started out calling Heston a “gun-nut” and ending with his life and causes being considered “political nutdouchebaggery,” and the incivility just flowed like the opening of a damn from Kos posters’ keyboards after that. Not much respect for a man who’s film career spanned... Stop The ACLU http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1997492/posts#comment Sun, 6 Apr 2008 09:06:13 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1997455/posts BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. Legendary actor, civil-rights leader and political activist Charlton Heston passed away today, at 84. He died at his home with Lydia, his wife of 64 years, at his side. Heston is survived by his two children, Fraser Clarke Heston and Holly Heston Rochell, and his three grandchildren, Jack Alexander Heston, Ridley Rochell and Charlie Rochell. A private memorial service will be held. Canton Repository http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1997455/posts#comment Sun, 6 Apr 2008 04:07:23 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1984909/posts WASHINGTON (AP) -- Former Sen. Howard Metzenbaum, an Ohio Democrat who was a feisty self-made millionaire before he began a long career fighting big business in the Senate, died Wednesday night. He was 90. Metzenbaum died at his home near Fort Lauderdale, Florida, said Joel Johnson, his former chief of staff. No cause was given. During 18 years on Capitol Hill, from 1977 to 1995, Metzenbaum came to be known as "Senator No" and "Headline Howard" for his abilities to block legislation and get publicity for himself. He was a cantankerous firebrand who didn't need a microphone to hold a... www.CNN.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1984909/posts#comment Thu, 13 Mar 2008 07:12:30 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1977593/posts A whole bunch of good articles on Buckley. Primetime Politics http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1977593/posts#comment Thu, 28 Feb 2008 13:39:30 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1977126/posts Just breaking on NRO... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1977126/posts#comment Wed, 27 Feb 2008 16:35:55 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1970815/posts BREWSTER, Mass. -- The man who had been the oldest living graduate of the United States Military Academy has died. Retired Col. Benjamin Whitehouse died at the age of 105 Wednesday at a Brewster nursing home. He suffered a stroke last month. The West Point Association of Graduates says Whitehouse graduated in 1927 and left military service in 1929. He worked in the automative industry before re-enlisting the day after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Whitehouse served in North Africa, Italy, France and Germany, earning two Bronze Stars, before retiring from military service in 1957. He's survived by two children,... AP http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1970815/posts#comment Fri, 15 Feb 2008 14:00:46 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1969994/posts CASA GRANDE, Ariz. -- A Virginia Beach-based Navy SEAL was found dead Wednesday morning on a golf course in Casa Grande. The SEAL, whose name was not released, was a Special Warfare Operator from Hampton Roads, Va. He died while conducting a parachute training operation out of Marana, about 30 miles south of Phoenix. The body was found near one of the greens shortly after 7 a.m. by a Mission Royale Golf Course maintenance worker on his morning rounds. Casa Grande police said the Navy arrived immediately to retrieve the body. "I was just coming out of the garage and... KPHO http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1969994/posts#comment Thu, 14 Feb 2008 01:00:34 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1968458/posts Congressman Tom Lantos of California has died. Lantos was the only Holocaust survivor ever to serve in Congress. His spokeswoman says he died early Monday morning. Lynne Weill said that Lantos, 80, passed away at the Bethesda Naval Medical Center in suburban Maryland. NBC http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1968458/posts#comment Mon, 11 Feb 2008 14:57:48 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1968455/posts Chief Petty Officer Michael E. Koch, 29, a graduate of Charles County schools and former resident of La Plata, was one of two Navy SEALs based in Virginia Beach killed in Iraq last week. Koch and Chief Petty Officer Nathan H. Hardy of Durham, N.H., died Feb. 4 of wounds suffered from small-arms fire during a combat operation, according to Navy officials. Born on Offut Air Force Base in Omaha, Neb., where his father was stationed, Koch moved frequently as a child because of his father's assignments. He graduated from Maurice J. McDonough High School in Pomfret in 1996. For... The Washington Post http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1968455/posts#comment Mon, 11 Feb 2008 14:50:08 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1968446/posts WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Tom Lantos of California, the only Holocaust survivor ever to serve in Congress, died early Monday morning, his spokeswoman said. AP http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1968446/posts#comment Mon, 11 Feb 2008 14:34:02 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1966165/posts Former ABC News correspondent John McWethy was killed when he skied into a tree at Keystone Resort Wednesday, the Summit County Coroner confirmed. McWethy, 61, was skiing on an intermediate trail when the accident occurred. Witnesses said he missed a turn and slid chest-first into the tree shortly after 10 a.m My Fox.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1966165/posts#comment Thu, 7 Feb 2008 01:03:42 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1967202/posts Republican Party Passes Away Washington - The Republican Party also known as the "GOP" passed away yesterday at the age of 154. Long regarded as the founding base for fiscal and social Conservatives, the party's life was cut short by its offspring with the naming of Senator John McCain as the new leader of a recently born effort called "The Consocialists", in an effort to distort and erase the true principles that were once clearly defined in the Republican Party platform. A rolling over of the grave ceremony is expected to take place nationwide in memory of the Republican Party... Myself http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1967202/posts#comment Fri, 8 Feb 2008 18:13:11 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1966263/posts EDWARDS AFB - Air Force Col. Bryan Gallagher, commander of the 95th Air Base Wing at Edwards Air Force Base, died Tuesday morning after losing consciousness outside the base fitness center, officials said. Gallagher, 46, was found in his vehicle about 6:50 a.m. in the parking lot of the Rosburg Fitness Center, where he had exercised, Edwards officials said. Three airmen started performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation and he was taken to Antelope Valley Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 7:45 a.m. "Bryan was an excellent commander that lived the Air Force core values," Brig. Gen. David Eichhorn, the Air Force... Valley Press on http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1966263/posts#comment Thu, 7 Feb 2008 04:27:42 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/1965113/posts PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Actress Shell Kepler, who for years played the gossipy nurse Amy Vining on the TV soap opera "General Hospital," has died. She was 49. Kepler died Friday at Oregon Health & Science University hospital, which did not give the cause of death. Kepler's busybody character on "General Hospital" was a fan favorite and enjoyed a long run, 1979-2002. In addition to her run on "General Hospital," she was also in a 1982 Joan Collins film, "Homework," and a couple of episodes of the situation comedy "Three's Company." On the side, she was a businesswoman, marketing clothing... Breitbart http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/1965113/posts#comment Tue, 5 Feb 2008 04:17:41 GMT