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libodem

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42. Very sorry for your loss

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Sat Jul 20, 2013, 03:02 PM

Jul 2013

It is a sad loss for all of us.

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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