A Very Sad Passing - Tony Snow
By Jim Lynch on Jul 12, 2008 in News
Very sad news this morning. Former White House press secretary Snow dies
President George W. Bush’s former press secretary Tony Snow has died of cancer, the White House confirmed on Saturday.
Snow, 53, who had been a conservative radio and television commentator, resigned in August 2007 as Bush’s spokesman after taking the job the previous year.
The White House issued this statement:
Laura and I are deeply saddened by the death of our dear friend, Tony Snow. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Jill, and their children, Kendall, Robbie, and Kristi. The Snow family has lost a beloved husband and father. And America has lost a devoted public servant and a man of character.
Tony was one of our Nation’s finest writers and commentators. He earned a loyal following with incisive radio and television broadcasts. He was a gifted speechwriter who served in my father’s Administration. And I was thrilled when he agreed to return to the White House to serve as my Press Secretary. It was a joy to watch Tony at the podium each day. He brought wit, grace, and a great love of country to his work. His colleagues will cherish memories of his energetic personality and relentless good humor.
All of us here at the White House will miss Tony, as will the millions of Americans he inspired with his brave struggle against cancer. One of the things that sustained Tony Snow was his faith – and Laura and I join people across our country in praying that this good man has now found comfort in the arms of his Creator.
It was a pleasure to watch Tony Snow at work as press secretary. His loyalty to the administration and his commitment to conservatism were always wrapped in a sharp but infectious wit. To say he will be missed is an understatement.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. May God comfort them.
(photo via Fox News)
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Terrible news. I’ll pray for his family.