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In reply to the discussion: An era passes, a legend passes, and I lose a friend. RIP Helen Thomas. [View all]blackspade
(10,056 posts)94. I'm sorry for your loss.
I had the privilege of seeing her speak at my brother's college graduation.
She was awesome.
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HT was a national treasure. Condolences to you DFW, and to all who had the privilege...
Hekate
Jul 2013
#17
You were the first person I thought of when I read she died. I am sorry for you lose
southernyankeebelle
Jul 2013
#23
Thank you, DFW, for the many times you've generously shared your inside scoops with us
NBachers
Jul 2013
#29
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
I always thought if anybody could back down the Reaper it would be Helen. Rest easy, Great Lady.
nolabear
Jul 2013
#41
DFW....my sympathy to you, your family, Helen's family and to all who knew her
livetohike
Jul 2013
#63
Amazing tribute. Did not know that about Mama Ayesha's. My Mom was a waitress there in the 70s.
Kennah
Jul 2013
#66
Beautifully written tribute to a wonderful, courageous woman who was only enhanced by who her
sabrina 1
Jul 2013
#80
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
Helen was one of the best of the last of the good journalists in DC. RIP. Condolences.
leveymg
Jul 2013
#120
I had a bit part in a video spoofing Bush, with a Helen Thomas impersonator - links here:
Liberty Belle
Jul 2013
#128