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Rest In Peace: William F. Buckley Jr. (1925-2008)

By: Pam On: Feb/27/08 - 4 Comments

William F. Buckley Jr. (1925-2008) [Kathryn Jean Lopez]

I’m devastated to report that our dear friend, mentor, leader, and founder William F. Buckley Jr., died overnight in his study in Stamford, Connecticut.

After year of illness, he died while at work; if he had been given a choice on how to depart this world, I suspect that would have been exactly it. At home, still devoted to the war of ideas.

As you might expect, we’ll have much more to say here and in NR in the coming days and weeks and months. For now: Thank you, Bill. God bless you, now with your dear Pat. Our deepest condolences to Christopher and the rest of the Buckley family. And our fervent prayer that we continue to do WFB’s life’s work justice.

Posted on: February 27, 2008 |

Posted in: National News

4 Responses to “Rest In Peace: William F. Buckley Jr. (1925-2008)”

  1. Rest In Peace: William F. Buckley Jr. (1925-2008)
    February 27, 2008 - 11:22 AM on February 27th, 2008

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  2. christopher buckley
    February 27, 2008 - 12:21 PM on February 27th, 2008

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  3. christmasghost
    February 27, 2008 - 03:29 PM on February 27th, 2008

    What a sad day for every thinking conservative everywhere. I grew up listening to William F. Buckley Jr. and his biting wit and immense intellect were always enlightening….and very entertaining. With immense grace ,along with his twinkling sly smile, he would deal death blows to stupid ideas and even more stupid people without ever stooping to their level. What a genius!
    The world is truly a less informed place without him……..

  4. snowy egret
    February 27, 2008 - 09:44 PM on February 27th, 2008

    Ive read a few of his books this a real loss for conservtaives but we have other conservatives out there:((

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