RIP William F. Buckley

[Old Ironsights]

Posted by: Townhall.com Staff at 11:31 AM
We're saddened to relay reports that William F. Buckley has died at the age of 82. The elder statesman of conservatism passed away this morning at his home in Stamford, Connecticut.

He will be missed.

[Morgan Astorbilt]

He surely will! One of the most brilliant, and indubitably, the most articulate person I've ever met, he was responsible for the rebirth of the Conservative movement.

Morgan

[Junior1942]

A friend of mine was blinded in Vietnam. William F Buckley paid his way through college.

[Old Ironsights]

A friend of mine was blinded in Vietnam. William F Buckley paid his way through college.

Dang Heartless Republicans.

[Bret4207]

A true giant among our modern day so called intellectuals. His books on sailing alone make him stand above the crowd.

[waksupi]

I enjoy Buckley's writings. He will be missed.
I believe he started out in his life of service, as a CIA agent, in Panama.

[hpdrifter]

I never understood what he was talkin about, but I liked to listen to him.

[NVcurmudgeon]

I wouldn't presume to define Mr. Buckley, any more than I would Mr. Jefferson, but I'll miss him.

[Nueces]

May he evermore sport that joyful grin that I always think of him as displaying. I'm sad to know he's gone and glad we got him for more than eighty years. RIP

Mark

[xtimberman]

W.F.B. was the grand master of wry humor. I loved watching his debates because most of his opponents weren't clever enough to pick up on the sly "gigs" he tossed at them.

"Hail, fair friend, we'll miss you!"


xtm

[Wayne Smith]

Age 82, and died writing. The way he would have loved to go! Literally working when he died.

[Stevejet]

I so enjoyed watching his Firing Line television program, or any he guested on, as you could tell by his facial expressions - fodder for the character impressionists - that his mind was racing, recalling, formulating and creating thoughts that were destined for verbal expression at any moment. His personality made his intellect accessible and he inspired people in his audiences to think perhaps more or a bit deeper. And a fun, witty gentleman. We were enriched by him.

[Guido4198]

When I was much younger....I watched Firing Line just to see if I could understand Mr. Buckley's verbage. Later it was my pleasure to read his fiction, his books on sailing, and to FINALLY begin to understand the man when he spoke. A truly giant mind has left us.
Fare Well friend....

[Morgan Astorbilt]

The Fox News Channel will have a 1Hr. special on the life of Wm. F. Buckley tonight at 10pm eastern time. Channel 360 on Direct TV.

Morgan