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29. Thank you, DFW, for the many times you've generously shared your inside scoops with us

Sat Jul 20, 2013, 02:12 PM

Jul 2013

My heart sank this morning when I saw the news of her passing; I immediately thought of you, too. Your relationship with her became our relationship with her. I've admired her all these years, and your stories and photos brought her even closer.

I want to express my respect for Helen Thomas, and my condolences to you on the loss of your friend.

Thank you, Helen. And thank you, too, DFW, for your generosity in sharing.

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An era passes, a legend passes, and I lose a friend. RIP Helen Thomas. [View all] DFW Jul 2013 OP

KNR and condolences. She will be missed. n/t DirkGently Jul 2013 #1

May she rest in peace. shenmue Jul 2013 #2

Thank you for sharing this story... virgdem Jul 2013 #3

my condolences, DFW Skittles Jul 2013 #4

Thank you for sharing! hootinholler Jul 2013 #5

I'll try to find out. DFW Jul 2013 #9

Of course, I wasn't really thinking hootinholler Jul 2013 #11

That I will! n/t DFW Jul 2013 #15

.... Spazito Jul 2013 #6

Fascinating life BeyondGeography Jul 2013 #7

You know? She WAS fun to be around. DFW Jul 2013 #10

I caught that from her... Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2013 #81

What a beautiful tribute to a lady we all owe much to AndyA Jul 2013 #8

Thanks DFW.... KoKo Jul 2013 #12

What a beautiful tribute, and what priceless memories. Triana Jul 2013 #13

Thanks for this and your previous stories about Helen. Tierra_y_Libertad Jul 2013 #14

K&R Hissyspit Jul 2013 #16

HT was a national treasure. Condolences to you DFW, and to all who had the privilege... Hekate Jul 2013 #17

Helen was admirable and an inspiration. RIP N/t Duval Jul 2013 #18

Well Colbert can rest easier ;) Schema Thing Jul 2013 #19

I'm sad, and grateful. Gregorian Jul 2013 #20

Sad News n2doc Jul 2013 #21

Thank you lunatica Jul 2013 #22

You were the first person I thought of when I read she died. I am sorry for you lose southernyankeebelle Jul 2013 #23

Deepest sympathy DFW and thank you for malaise Jul 2013 #24

K&R BumRushDaShow Jul 2013 #25

Thanks DFW Tumbulu Jul 2013 #26

Thank you for sharing. Please accept my condolences. nt adirondacker Jul 2013 #27

RIP Helen G_j Jul 2013 #28

Thank you, DFW, for the many times you've generously shared your inside scoops with us NBachers Jul 2013 #29

RIP Helen. Cleita Jul 2013 #30

For your information, she was a Lebanese Christian DFW Jul 2013 #67

I thought of you when I heard the news and knew I would find a generous tribute to her here. grantcart Jul 2013 #31

RIP Helen Thomas and my condolences for losing a friend, thanks for your reports and pms uppityperson Jul 2013 #32

Thank you for the post. russspeakeasy Jul 2013 #33

() Jack Rabbit Jul 2013 #34

fantastic tribute to a great woman.... dhill926 Jul 2013 #35

My very sincere condolences to you, DFW... Cooley Hurd Jul 2013 #36

She is indeed a legend. Thank you Autumn Jul 2013 #37

Thank You Agony Jul 2013 #38

another pic n2doc Jul 2013 #39

Wow, that one takes my breathe away. So long ago and I saw it all.. mountain grammy Jul 2013 #102

RIP Helen... Rebellious Republican Jul 2013 #40

I always thought if anybody could back down the Reaper it would be Helen. Rest easy, Great Lady. nolabear Jul 2013 #41

Very sorry for your loss libodem Jul 2013 #42

What a privilege to call her a friend. lpbk2713 Jul 2013 #43

My heart goes out to you, my dear DFW... CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2013 #44

The duty of the journalist is to seek the truth and provide a fair and avaistheone1 Jul 2013 #45

k&r thanks for posting. rhett o rick Jul 2013 #46

(((((((Helen))))))) WillyT Jul 2013 #47

RIP Helen LiberalLovinLug Jul 2013 #48

And you would be right. DFW Jul 2013 #92

So sorry to hear this TuxedoKat Jul 2013 #49

Love you, Helen! colorado_ufo Jul 2013 #50

K&R Eyerish Jul 2013 #51

I respect the honesty and tenacity she brought to her craft, and Ninga Jul 2013 #52

She opened doors for women Generic Other Jul 2013 #53

Thank you, DFW. longship Jul 2013 #54

So sorry for you loss DFW cal04 Jul 2013 #55

DFW, hadn't seen this awesome tribute! freshwest Jul 2013 #56

So sorry for your loss... ms liberty Jul 2013 #57

I'm sorry, DFW -- we have ALL lost a treasure, and you your long-time friend. gateley Jul 2013 #58

I'm thankful that we had someone with her passion asking the tough questions. Lucinda Jul 2013 #59

Glad to see your post, DFW- I don't think there will be another Helen... MrMickeysMom Jul 2013 #60

My deepest sympathies to you and yours, DFW. helderheid Jul 2013 #61

R.I.P. Helen Thomas. AverageJoe90 Jul 2013 #62

DFW....my sympathy to you, your family, Helen's family and to all who knew her livetohike Jul 2013 #63

Kicked!....Thanks for your beautiful post, DFW. red dog 1 Jul 2013 #64

We shall not see her like again... B Stieg Jul 2013 #65

Amazing tribute. Did not know that about Mama Ayesha's. My Mom was a waitress there in the 70s. Kennah Jul 2013 #66

Wow! DFW Jul 2013 #70

She never mentioned her there at the restaurant. Kennah Jul 2013 #95

My condolences to you and your family. truedelphi Jul 2013 #68

Remember when DU sent Helen a roomfull of roses? Pictures someone? Hekate Jul 2013 #69

Check out the other posts on Helen today DFW Jul 2013 #71

Here's The Hill article about DU and the roses: helderheid Jul 2013 #74

Thanks for that memory, helderheid Patiod Jul 2013 #122

RIP, Helen, and THANK YOU! jazzimov Jul 2013 #72

To all who have posted on this thread and to those who still will post DFW Jul 2013 #73

Thank you, DFW. Lugnut Jul 2013 #75

K&R MotherPetrie Jul 2013 #76

She was a journalist. senseandsensibility Jul 2013 #77

I am so very sorry, DFW. She was a true treasure. nt Mnemosyne Jul 2013 #78

she stood up to Bush/Cheney when few had the courage carolinayellowdog Jul 2013 #79

Beautifully written tribute to a wonderful, courageous woman who was only enhanced by who her sabrina 1 Jul 2013 #80

Thank You mtasselin Jul 2013 #82

May I offer my most sincere condolences my dear DFW nadinbrzezinski Jul 2013 #83

I'm so sorry for your loss, DFW: for all of us who loved her, too. loudsue Jul 2013 #84

so sorry for you, for her, for all of us dembotoz Jul 2013 #85

Beautiful post. I would love to have known her. ~nt~ b.durruti Jul 2013 #86

Helen was one of my heroes.... prairierose Jul 2013 #87

I've admired Helen for decades Oilwellian Jul 2013 #88

She was an amazing human being DFW Marrah_G Jul 2013 #89

K&R ReRe Jul 2013 #90

She was one of the best of the best. pacalo Jul 2013 #91

Helen was never "too important" to answer correspondance. DFW Jul 2013 #93

I'm sorry for your loss. blackspade Jul 2013 #94

My sincere condolences on your loss rosesaylavee Jul 2013 #96

I am sorry for the loss of your friend DFW dflprincess Jul 2013 #97

Here's a little story Helen used to tell about JFK DFW Jul 2013 #98

What a wonderful memory. Thanks for sharing. myrna minx Jul 2013 #100

What a wonderful story! burrowowl Jul 2013 #110

He was my favorite President, too. AmBlue Jul 2013 #112

Helen Thomas was a national treasure. She will be missed. K&R myrna minx Jul 2013 #99

I will certainly miss her! Rosa Luxemburg Jul 2013 #101

Wow, what a woman! She proved a woman could do it.. mountain grammy Jul 2013 #103

She had been ill for a while DFW Jul 2013 #104

I'm so sorry for your personal loss. mountain grammy Jul 2013 #139

It's hard to accept that someone you've known for deacdes is no longer there DFW Jul 2013 #140

That's one thing that made her special. She didn't forget where she came from or who she was.. mountain grammy Jul 2013 #142

AP did a decent package on her--it's brief but it hits the major points. MADem Jul 2013 #105

Nice. progressoid Jul 2013 #108

She is missed. She was a lovely lady and a great journalist. emsimon33 Jul 2013 #106

Thanks for sharing this with us, DFW! calimary Jul 2013 #107

...... juajen Jul 2013 #109

K&R midnight Jul 2013 #111

We were fortunate to have her as long as we did. aquart Jul 2013 #113

What a beautiful tribute to a friend. peacefreak Jul 2013 #114

I'm so sorry for your alsame Jul 2013 #115

So sorry for your loss, DFW. kag Jul 2013 #116

Very sorry for the loss of your dear friend. nt TBF Jul 2013 #117

My heartfelt condolences DFW. dotymed Jul 2013 #118

Deepest condolences, DFW. cordelia Jul 2013 #119

Helen was one of the best of the last of the good journalists in DC. RIP. Condolences. leveymg Jul 2013 #120

K&R RIP. I am so sorry for your loss. idwiyo Jul 2013 #121

She will be sorely missed. WinstonSmith4740 Jul 2013 #123

At the risk of repeating myself, DFW Jul 2013 #124

We have lost much in losing Helen suffragette Jul 2013 #125

I met her a few years ago Not Me Jul 2013 #126

I loved her. xtraxritical Jul 2013 #127

I had a bit part in a video spoofing Bush, with a Helen Thomas impersonator - links here: Liberty Belle Jul 2013 #128

I am truly sorry for your loss, DFW... truth2power Jul 2013 #129

You are a fortunate man. trof Jul 2013 #130

RIP Helen cate94 Jul 2013 #131

(( DFW )) blm Jul 2013 #132

Toon for you n2doc Jul 2013 #133

Ha! Perfect! n/t DFW Jul 2013 #135

I'm sorry for the loss of such a great friend, DFW. Beacool Jul 2013 #134

Helen gave ALL of them a tough time. DFW Jul 2013 #136

Yes, indeed they are. Your daughter is very pretty. Beacool Jul 2013 #138

I think many of her colleagues secretly wished they dared to be like her DFW Jul 2013 #141

Helen: What an original! hamsterjill Jul 2013 #137

My sincere condolences DFW. We lost a great one. Raster Jul 2013 #143

I am so very sorry, my friend. Loved the pix and the stories... Rhiannon12866 Jul 2013 #144

I did indeed let her know DFW Jul 2013 #145