William F. Buckley Jr. (1925-2008)
National Review Online’s [Kathryn Jean Lopez] comments on the passing of National Review founder William F. Buckley Jr.:
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.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Mr. Buckley, the father of the modern conservative movement. Look what a difference one man can make. An inspiration to many to be sure.
A friend said it best earlier today, “William F. Buckley made his point.”
Heaven is a more entertaining place tonight.
Sail straight and true, old friend…
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