If there is one thing that upsets me it is turning on the radio to my favorite show and hearing a strange voice filling in for the host I tuned in to listen to, Dean was the only exception.
I enjoyed the way he interviewed and was impressed by his knowledge, but for me the best part of listening to Dean was the way he talked. His accent was astounding and I really enjoyed the way he rolled the words.
He will be missed and all of the hosts that he used to fill in for will be hard pressed to find another the caliber of Dean Barnett. |
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I was shocked and deepley saddened to hear of Dean's passing. I have listened to your show since the beginning and daily and I have thoroughly enjoyed you great lineup of guest hosts. Being from Colorado, sometimes I had a difficult time understanding Dean through his thick New England accent. It was always a joy to hear his comments. As we all know, he wasn't afraid to speak his mind.
I have some personal empathy in how you are feeling, I great long time friend of mine with CF passed away last year at the age of 52 which in itself is a miracle. I did not get to say good bye because it was very sudden. I deal daily with those who live with chronic illness and my heart breaks for them in their journey through life.
You commented that Dean lived each day with eternity in mind. It made me not only miss my friend, but my wife, Sherri also suffers from MS and Lyme disease (she lost her best friend last summer at the age of 37 due to chronic illness) and I need to make sure that I make the most of each day with her.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with Dean's family - he was a fine person, and we always enjoyed his wit, candor and inspiring perspective concerning his lifetime struggle with CF. We know he is, as Hugh mentioned, in a much better place, healthy and whole. We shall miss him greatly. |
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This is sad news. Dean joins the small group of people who I have never met, but in whose memory I have shed tears. My deepest condolences go out to his family and friends. The world is a lesser place without him. |
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May God bless Dean Barnett and his family. Thank you Hugh for introducing us to us to Dean. |
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Condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to Mrs. Barnett and all Dean's family. I knew him form his earlier blog, SOXBLOG, followed him to Hugh's site and enjoyed him immensely as a sub on Hugh's radio show. Years back SOXBOG was my first stop in the day to feast in his wisdom. He was truly a gift from heaven during these times of so much hate from the left.
My wife and I will miss him greatly but we will find strength in what he left behind.
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Hugh Hewitt, you are one of my most favorite talk-show hosts, but when Dean Barnett was on as your substitute, I would put everything aside to listen to him. I especially enjoyed he and Duane together. I'll bet Generalisimo really is going to miss him. He's one of those "unforgettable characters". He was God's gift to us. Thanks for introducing him to your audience. |
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How painful to hear about Dean's passing. He was such a gifted writer who was so warm and engaging when he guest hosted for Hugh. Such a unique and talented human being who leaves the world so much poorer for his absence. I will pray for his family and will miss him deeply.
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He was such a gentleman. I emailed him a couple of times because I'm a Bostonian transplanted in Los Angeles and when I heard him on Hugh's program, I listened especially when he brought up the Red Sox. His accent made me feel at home. I was surprised when he even responded to my emails.
My prayers are with his family and friends...a great loss for them....and for all of us.
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I read Dean daily for a year before I had the courage to e-mail him before the 2006 elections. Like Dean, I thought the MSM was misguided and Republicans would hold both houses. Alas Dean and I were wrong. We swapped e-mails and Dean was as charming funny and self-effacing in e-mail as he was in writing for HH at TH.
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My sympathies to his family to you Hugh and all those who enjoyed this warm ,funny man.
I am stunned frankly of his passing I listened to him subbing for Hugh a month ago had no idea it would be his last.
I always enjoyed his love of life whether it be talking of sports or politics his Boston accent was a treat I will always think fondly when saying CHOWDAH he had a rare quality in human beings his selflessness he let others shine.
Be at peace Dean with the Angels......
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I will light a candle tonight in Dean's honor and keep you and him in our thoughts and prayers. Cf is a horrible disease that claims too many young lives.
Our own daughter, Phoebe was born with Cf, as well as Down's syndrome. Every single day we do hours and hours of treatments to keep her fragile lungs working. I personally know the pain of dealing with that disease, but I try to make every day for Phoebe one of joy and thankfullness. She is four years old, but there are many kids who do not make it that far. I pray for a cure every day of her life.
I made a very short video of Phoebe that you can see if you want a small picture of her life. You can see it here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bj3WyTuTJtE
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I first starting reading him here on this blog and then followed him to TWS. I love Hugh, but was always just as happy when Dean filled in. His writings and his musings always brought a smile to my face. I can still hear his voice and all the joy he expressed. I'm glad to know Hugh has archives of Dean hostin, so I can go back and laugh and honor him. I'll always remember his "lime green jello background" comment about the RNC when the background kept changing colors behind McCain (I've never laughed so hard at politics). Lastly, he left a beautiful mark on this world, and I think we are all better for it. God Bless Dean and his family. |
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My sincere condolences to Dean's family, thank you for sharing him with us. I hope it is some measure of comfort to know Dean was admired and enjoyed by so many. He impacted me and the news of his passing brought tears. |
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I listened to Dean on his last broadcast on your show, Hugh. He seemed particularly enthusiastic and full of life that day--which made it all the more difficult to believe, a few short days later, that he was fighting for his life.
It's surreal the way talk radio listeners really come to feel like we KNOW the regular hosts and even their guest hosts. Dean Barnett--what an example of courage and seeing the glass as half full and enjoying the life God gave him. His shoes will be hard to fill on your show.
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In his short 41 years on earth, Dean Barnett lived a full and wonderful life. A man of true dignity, he showed courage in the face of adversity and immense goodwill and good humor while standing athwart history.
Through it all, Dean Barnett was a gentleman's gentleman and, steadfastly, a man's man. May he rest in peace, as I am sure he will, if for no other reason than that he lived long enough to see the Red Sox win it all - twice! (Hugh, may you someday experience such joy with your Indians)
In my youth, Hubert Humphrey was known as the Happy Warrior. That moniker fits Dean Barnett like a glove. Like many others, I will miss his blogs and guest host appearances. Chowdah!
My sympathy and prayers to his family, friends, and admirers.
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Damn. Damn, damn, damn.
That is how Jim Geraghty (from the campaign spot) expressed his feelings! That is exactly how I feel too. I left Hugh and Dean during the heated discussion on Immigration and wish I had not. When I read the news, I froze, felt my heart being compressed and then realizing the loss felt so very, very sad. I never thought I would react this way on hearing about a man’s death, a man whom I have never heard, seen or communicated with. God has a way of taking the most special people too soon away from us just so we would know how special they were; but I am very angry too, may be because Dean loved living so much. He was a brave warrior!
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My body actually jolted from the news of Dean's passing. He will be greatly missed. My prayers go out to him, his family, and friends. I never met the man, but feel richer just for having listened to him and read his articles and blog entries. At least now when I hear the Red Sox don't have a prayer for anything, I'll know that there's at least one prayer up there with a distinctly Bostonian accent.
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and his family has our prayers and our deepest condolences. A truely sad day and a huge loss. Life is so unfair at times. RIP. |
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41 years are brief, but you've earned your rest my friend. Your enthusiasm got me keyed into this election like never before, and probably into politics for the rest of my life. Thanks for that Dean old boy.
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my condolences to his family and all who worked with him.
Although I didn't know him personally, his words seemed so in sync with my thoughts sometimes, that he felt like a friend.
I will so miss his writing.
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Hugh
I am surprisingly very sad to hear of his passing. I always enjoyed him and him hosting your show. Give me passion and wisdom over polish any day. I always assumed he would be back. May I be anywhere near as gracious as him. May I grab life in huge handfuls like him. It is a great and anguishing mystery about the eternal fate of good men like him.
Your brother in Christ
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As someone who has lived with CF and seen many taken to soon by it, I would like to say goodbye and God Bless to Dean.
I first learned of Dean when he wrote a blog entry on Soxblog about Cystic Fibrosis and the discovery by Australian doctors of using inhaled saline to treat the symptoms of CF. I was surprised, pleasantly, later to hear him filling in for Hugh.
As sad as it is for his family and friends, Dean is in a better place now, freed from the burden of fighting for every breath.
You will be missed.
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But you were a great host and I loved your witty rejoinders. Our prayers are with you and may time heal the grief your family is surely feeling now.
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I am sure you will soon be Blogging for GOD. You were a wonderful person here and surely you will be a Angelic Blogger up there. You set an example which very few will ever be able to match. RIP Dean, you will be missed.
Thank you for sharing your wit and humor with us all.
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I cannot believe he is gone.
RIP brilliant soul. |
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Thanks for the wit and the light, Chowda. |
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I loved reading his posts here during the primaries and missed him when he left; although afterwards I did click over to the W.S. just to look for his articles. And excellent writer with excellent insight; and a wonderful person. |
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Dean may have had "an accent for print", but I thoroughly enjoyed hearing him on those occasions when he would sub for Hugh. He was a smart man, a cheerful partisan, and a great host. God Bless the Barnett family. Dean has gone to his Great Reward, and he's left the pains of this world behind. We are all certainly diminished by his loss.
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So many people saying so many things all over the internet, the vast majority not worth reading, and the vast majority displaying a woeful lack of skill and style.
And then there was Dean.
From his early posts on Hugh's website, to his later essays in The Weekly Standard, I never once saw anything from Dean that didn't reflect a first-class mind, an inclination to look on the bright or at least the humorous side of things, and a way with words so seemingly effortless that all I could ever do was sit back and say: yeah, that's how it ought to be done.
Like others I also exchanged a few emails with Dean, and receiving a reply from him was for me like getting the autograph of a World Series hero.
When, several days ago, I read he was in bad shape, you betcha I stopped what I was doing and offered prayers. Moments ago, when I read that Dean had passed, my heart slumped and a big "oh no" couldn't help escaping my lips.
I don't know what Dean's domestic situation was, whether he had a wife and kids. But he has family, and friends, and legions of admirers. To all I offer condolences, in the certain belief that we won't soon again see the like of him.
God rest his soul.
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His joy was infectious, even on the radio. It's sobering to realize that we'll never hear his voice again. |
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I am sure you are peppering Ted Williams with numbered lists of questions! I am so damn sad you are gone. I always enjoyed your posts, even when I disagreed with them.
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I adored the accent. Yet, it was only a small part of his charm. I agree with one of the previous comments that when you heard Dean you knew the show was not going to suffer for the fill in.
I will miss him and was deeply saddened by the news. My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and family as they come to grips with their immeasurable loss.
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To you Hugh, to Dean's family, to the staff there and at the Weekly Standard I send my very sad condolences at the loss of such a wonderful man. I loved to listen to him and especially loved his intellectual honesty and good humor. I will pray for peace for you all as you remember him and his heroic life.
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grant unto Dean, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and all the souls of the faithfully departed, through the mercy of God, Rest in Peace. Amen. |
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I am just too choked up. We lost a good man today. My prayers and sympathy to the Barnett family. |
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Our family finds this loss especially sad. We've two boys with CF, the oldest heading off to college soon. Dean's example of living well will serve as a reminder to them that personal success and deep thought are especially treasured when living a condensed life.
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"May the blessings of God rest upon you.
May God's peace abide in you.
May God's presence illuminate your heart.
Now and forever more."
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What a decent guy Dean was. I know his experience dealing with a fatal disease better than most here. It makes you want to treat people with respect even when you disagree. We need much more of that, on all sides of the poltical spectrum.
Godspeed Dean. May we all learn from your example. My deepest condolences to his family. |
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God's blessings on Dean's loved ones. |
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And flights of Angels sing thee to thy rest.
The Barnett family is in our prayers as is the family of the Hugh Hewitt show.
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Words and ideas divide us, but death and life certainly unite us.
Condolences to Dean's wife and family. Know that even his political opponents liked and admired him.
-Karl
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My condolences and prayers to the Barnett family, and to Hugh and all the people Dean's life touched. I was always thrilled when he guest hosted, he had such a great sense of humor and such a distinctive voice.
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My thoughts go out to his family, friends and to you, Hugh; I know how much his friendship meant to you.
The passing of any loved one reminds us that we only have each moment we are now living.
Hopefully such realization compels us to enjoy each moment and place our energy in each moment, in purpose.
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Dean and I exchanged e-mails from time to time about blogging and other topics more than four years ago now. We were low-traffic bloggers and banged out posts with vigor nearly each day hoping that someone, somewhere would take notice. When Hugh linked to my blog a few times in a week or so, Dean e-mailed to give me words of congrats; although, I could sense a wee bit of very good natured envy in his tone. He was a really big Hugh Hewitt fan. I told him not to worry because his time would come. He was too talented to remain in the shadows. Indeed he was. The rest is history... Good bye Dean. At least Soxblog and your many other influential works remain for the world's benefit. |
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I was taken aback when I read this post. Like many others, I'm sure, I welcomed "Dean the Blogger" into my life. His compelling writing, girded by a fierce intellect and a plucky personality won me over from the get go. May God embrace you in Heaven, Dean. You will be greatly missed. We will fight on with your example in mind. |
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There will never be another voice like his for us! So remarkably full of life, with laugh out loud humour and obvious warmth and intelligence. Being Australian it took us a while to get used to his accent, but we grew to love his stints filling in for Hugh and enjoyed the obviously warm relationship he shared with Duane. They were a great duo. It was great when he filled in for a whole week just recently. Our prayers are with the Barnetts & family, Hugh, Duane and all those who knew him personally and truly know how much we have lost in Dean's passing. RIP Dean.
Janine & Frank
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May God rest Dean's soul and comfort his family. I enjoyed listening to Dean on HH's show and very much enjoyed his Bostonian sense of humor and positive outlook. He will be missed. |
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Oh, dear, how sad. One of Dean's last notes here on HH.com was to me, poor old Richard_223, he liked my sense of humor even though we often disagreed. May flights of angels sing thee to the rest, dear friend. |
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I ache on reading this news!
I always looked forward to Dean's writings. He was always so clear-headed and down-to-earth in his logic, it was an education every time!
When talk show hosts have guest hosts, I usually feel disappointed and cheated somehow. But when Dean was the guest host, it was always a treat, right down to the last time we heard him and he had to leave the show prematurely that Friday. You never would have know there was any problem whatsoever.
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I've been checking on Dean's condition as recently as yesterday and was hoping no news was good news. Sadly, that's not the case. He was such a kick to listen to and I loved it when he filled in for Hugh. His distinctive accent and infectious laugh made him so endearing to me, and from the looks of these comments, many others as well. I don't know how Hugh and Duane are able to talk about Dean without getting choked up, because I didn't even know him and I'm near tears writing this. My heartfelt prayers for God's grace and comfort go out to Dean's family, friends and fans. Thank you, God, for blessing us with Dean's presence. Take good care of him. |
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RIP
He fought a good fight with wit, intelligence and grace.
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I stumbled upon soxblog many years ago, and loved the writing of Dean Barnett. Unfortunately, as a busy single parent and school teacher, I do not have time to read blogs except at times of great political importance. But I would always read soxblog as my first choice. Then I began to read Dean here at Hugh's site, too. I never got to hear him on the radio show. In this current election, I have been wondering how Dean was doing and wasn't able to find anything by him lately. So sorry to hear he has lost his battle with CF, but really he lived so well that he left in triumph. Sending my prayers to his family and friends. |
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change my life for the better when I wrote to him regarding my asthma and saline rinses which he recommended for lungs troubles. He was so nice to answer my email, and I remember he told me that using a daily saline rinse was not much of a
"cross to bear."
His words gave me courage to take care of my fairly minor affliction. His few words made of all the difference in the world for me.
Thank you, Dean.
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I've been missing Dean since he had to stop posting at Weekly Standard's The Blog. He was one of those writer's who I could identify from his words before I even got to the byline at the bottom. His commentary was always so on point, and his joie de vivre was always so apparent. I enjoyed exchanging emails with him back when he was still blogging here, and my message to him with he post he wrote was: "Better, and better, every time!"
My heartfelt condolences to his wife and family - thanks for sharing him with us. He's deeply missed already. |
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I learned through my own personal losses that when offering prayers on behalf of others, to always ask God for the best outcome to their situation. I prayed for Dean frequently in the past few weeks. Dean's passing is a terrible loss for his family and friends. But as stated many times above, our loss here on earth is truly heavens gain. He was a gem. |
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The loss of Dean Barnett to his family, you and us your listeners is both a heartwrenching and blessed event. We will miss his humor, astuteness, caller courtesy and great accent. However, the ravages of cystic fibrosis take an enormous toll. He can now breathe the rarified air of his Creator and extol with the angels.
God grant you eternal rest, Dean, and may his perpetual light sign upon you.
With sympathy and prayers.
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I will miss listening to and reading fellow Bay-Stater Dean Barnett, a good man of principle and truth. |
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We will miss you much, Dean. Thank you for touching us in the way you did on Hugh's show filling in and your columns. We will miss you and your positive spirit. |
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Cliche as it may be: He may be gone in body, but not in spirit, and our loss is Heaven's gain. He's already sorely missed. May we continue the conservative fight in his honor. |
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Hugh, Duane and the Barnett family, my condolences at your loss.
Dean was a real gentleman in an age where the term is used too loosely and without meaning.
I enjoyed listening to him even when he talked up his BoSox.
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To Dean
You were stupendously witty wihtout being rude, and even more insightful than you were entertaining. Your wrting is a model for me, though I aspire to other topics than what we shared in politics - you writing, me reading. It is obvious you loved your work and you loved people. You made an impact on me. I can't begin to imagine the loss your family must feel, but the fact that a mere blog reader like myself from somewhere, USA feels this loss is testament to the greatness of your heart, which in turn fills me with gladness to have read your words and interchanged small talk with you. Likewise, I pray that your family may be comforted with many happy memories of a truly wonderful person.
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Just yesterday I was looking for information about Dean since I had heard nothing for a couple of weeks.
I enjoyed listening to the things that he presented in his delightful but foreign accent. One of his specialties was teaching and I was attentive to his lessons on conservatisim.
I pray that the Holy Spirit will be all that he intends to be as Comforter for the Hugh,staff and Dean's family.
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Such a fair and decent guy. A great loss. He kicked me off once, I emailed him and he let me back on. A real gentleman. |
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I remember the last time I heard his voice. It was the last show he did. He was coughing and wheezing and didn't make it through the whole show. Did he go to the hospital from there? I think Duane filled in the last hour. I wish I'd known then it would be the last time we'd get to hear chowdah. I'll miss him terribly. |
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My first blog comment (of any kind) ever though I am avid blog reader including Hugh's place.
I very much enjoyed Dean's stints as fill-in on the radio show. He was smart, funny, humble and nice. Will miss him. Condolences to Hugh and Dean's family and friends. |
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Such sad news.
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I came to look forward to hearing Dean on your show, Hugh. He spoke with such clarity and humor that it was "impawsible" not to love him immediately! I have been praying for his recovery, and take solace in the fact the God has bigger plans for him! Tony Snow is probably taking him on a tour! Rest in peace and let perpetual light shine upon him. |
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Tears of sadness from one who only knew him thru the Hugh Hewitt show. His warmth and humor were always a delight.
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Dean was such a distinctive voice. He was just a year younger than me, so I always thought of him as one of the few that spoke for us post-Boomers with intelligence, flair and grace... and with a bit of an edge to him!
I knew he was battling CF, but I sure thought he'd be with us for years to come.
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I am saddened to hear the news of Dean's death. I enjoyed reading his blogs. May God bring comfort to Dean's family and friends. I will personally miss him. |
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even though i never met you - over here in the uk , your stand ins for hugh were an utter joy via podcast.
you were a friend that i never met, and i wish i had met.
you were the guy i would love to have a beer with and get to know the american dream...
rest in peace my friend - the world just lost a decent and admirable human being.
god bless your soul , and of course , my thoughts are with the family.
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A great loss. It would be nice to hear a few apologies from some of the regulars at this site who often taunted Dean as being a "chicken-hawk" for his lack of military service. He never responded, never defended himself, bore these insults with dignity and grace--come to think of it, like a certain president. Rest in peace, Dean. |
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I was praying that Dean would pull through.
Alas, it was not to be. He's in a far better place.
RIP Chowdah... |
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Dean, we will miss your humorous voice and astute observations, your writings, and wisdom. Rest in Peace, friend whom I never met in person but through the marvels of technology. You will help keep the heavenly ones in good humor. |
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What heartbreaking news today for the talk radio community. I loved listening to Dean, his wonderful accent, his intelligence and his humor. Go Sox!!
His family will be in my family's prayers today.
Thank you Hugh for letting us spend a small amount of time with your friend. |
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I heard Dean Barnett on Hugh's show I loved his Boston accent, and quick wit. He had such a likable way like a buddy and I didn't even know him.
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May God Bless Dean Barnett in Heaven and his family on Earth.
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Chowda....
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Prayers to his loved ones. |
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Is heaven now with Dean as a resident. He was kind, smart and empathetic to all who suffer. I am glad we have some of his words to enjoy forever. Prayers for his family, through his writing, I could feel his love--and to his readers-we must honor the laughs and good tidings he sent our way by emulating his courage. |
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Wow. What a loss. I first started conversing with Dean several years back when he was doing Soxblog. We are both huge Red Sox fans and golfers, which helped us connect. We both live in the Boston area and we eventually ended up playing golf against each other in an inter-club match. He kicked my butt. But you know, somehow it didn't matter. Compared to what he had to go through in his life, losing a golf match was obviously nothing to worry about. Plus, he could not have been more gracious.
My heart goes out to his family. Hugh, please make sure his family knows (if you are in touch with them)how much this community loved him for his wit and humor and love of life. |
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Prayers for Dean's family and for the many others who will miss him. |
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...as my Bay State relatives might like to say. May he rest in peace.
Dean was dealt a tough hand--as I recall, even his Hugh Hewitt Show debut presented the difficult task of dealing with the Virginia Tech massacre as a first time host--but he always managed to conduct his affairs in a thoughtful and cheerful manner. Dean was a clear thinker and a superb communicator, with or without the trademark Beantown accent.
God bless you, Dean, and your family. You will be sorely missed. |
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...to Dean's family and friends.
I too, always eagerly listened to Dean's distinctive voice and relished his use of the pen.
These past weeks, as I listened to your radio show and read your columns, Hugh, I hung on every word concerning Dean, feeling joy each time things seemed to improve, and worried each time things turned down. Regardless of whether he was doing better or worse, my prayers were always for him to remain among us, to continue to teach us about passion and compassion, and about truly living well.
I shall miss Dean greatly.
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God Bless Dean.
Our prayers are with him and his family.
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...will be a constantly evolving 18 holes out his front door, and box seats over the dugout at Fenway out his back.
And... If you nevah hahd the plezhuh uv lisnin t'Chowda ohn th'radio, heahs a wickid shoht sample uv what it wuz like:
"Mutha'uv Gawd, the Sawx ah playin' wickid good this yeah..." means: "Our local ball club is exceeding expectations."
Godspeed, Dean. |
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I just got online - not near a radio -
just checked your blog
I'M CRYING.
Along with millions of us I will deeply miss Dean.
Thank you so much for the honor and privilege of introducing him to us all.
prayers to him, his family and his close friends
Diane Peske
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Thanks for the thoughtful commentary and understanding ear, Dean.
Thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and colleagues left behind. |
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He will surely be missed. I always enjoyed his appearances guest-hosting for Hugh. |
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Dean is and was an inspiration for me. While my son and him do not have the same disease they both have disorders that require major transplant operations. I first learned of his battle with CF, prior to finding out about my son's cardiomyopathy. It was reading and rereading his post about the CF fund in Boston, that gave me hope. And in a strange way his death gives me more hope. We all die but it is how you live that is more important, and Dean you lived a life that should be mimicked not morned.
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Hugh, What can be said at a time like this? I am so sorry for the Barnett family's loss and for the grief you and they now suffer. I'm praying for God's comfort. Christy Lynn |
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I only knew Dean though the radio - but my impression of him was that of a a kind and gentle soul. I am sorry I never got to take him to a range and teach him some shooting when he expressed interest in that a year or so ago.
He had a wry sense of humor - always a good thing getting though this world - and was never overbearing in his beliefs.
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I remember the first time he started posting, I thought "man, does this guy post anything in less than a 1,000 words." Yet I found myself drawn to his writing. You could instantly spot his submissions, whales of text among Hugh's paragraphs. When he left HH.com I found myself missing his well-reasoned arguments. Now we'll miss him. Rest in peace, Dean. Thank you Hugh for bringing him a larger audience. |
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Dean's untimely death - wow, he was way too young - reminds me that we are not of this earth. Dean's life reminds me that we should glorify Him every day in what we do and live life to the fullest.
Havins seen my mother die of a long-time lung disease, I have witnessed the debiliating effects of lung diseases and I salute Dean for his courage to face every day and battle with cystic fibrosis. But he did not allow CF to define him; it pushed him harder due to his knowledge that his earthly life would be short.
Very well done my good and faithful servant. Your journey is now over. My thoughts and prayers with your wife and family and friends tonight. |
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I am saddened by his passing, but I do rejoice that he lived--and he lived well! I loved reading everything Dean wrote. His sincerity, honesty, intellect, and good humor are the things I am going to miss the most about him.
His family and his many friends will be in my prayers. I am sure Dean has left you with so many wonderful memories, and in time, they will take the place of the sorrow that is being felt now. |
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Dean, I loved listening to you. I will miss you greatly.
My condolences to his family and friends, may God wrap His loving arms around you and grant you respite. |
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and Hugh.
Very sad day. He will be missed greatly.
May Barnett family and friends be comforted by many caring, loving thoughts of others, and may they be strenghten by the precious memories.
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I loved when he filled in for you Hugh. He was a pleasure, a gentleman, an intellectual, a thinker, and so very funny.
if my heart breaks for his loss today - I can only imagine how those of you who were lucky enough to call him friend, son, and husband must feel.
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He never failed to answer an email whether it be about his disease or a subject dear to any Conservatives heart. I cry for this man that I never knew in person, but knew in my heart. I could have been his mother. |
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Dean was one that you could really say his mold was broken. Now the original is gone .... a deep loss. I really thought he would pull through this bout. Nothing else could get him down.
His distinctive voice, attitude and feisty approach with wit and intellect was truly unique.
Thank you, Dean, for sharing a part of your short life with those of us in the radio audience.
RIP |
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My deep condolences to all who are suffering the loss of this delightful, informative, and passionate fellow. I, too, will miss him. Godspeed Dean. My love and prayers to all of you who knew and loved him. Michelle |
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Hugh and Duane;
You guys are proving to be real troopers in going on with the show. Dean and Steyn are always a joy to listen to, and together, they were unbeatable (although the laughter they caused nearly got me killed on the 210 several times!). We have lost not only a good man, but great humor, something this campaign is sorely lacking (Biden's gaffes and Palin's pointed commentary excepted).
May his family find comfort that their man gave the world much, and those he touched tip our caps to him for the joy he brought us. And may they take heart, as he's in a better place now.
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My eyes are filled with tears.
I'll miss him. Condolences to Mrs. Barnett and all Dean's family, and Hugh and friends. |
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Dean, We will miss you. You were truly an inspiration! |
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To his friends and family. I am writing this as I cry at the loss we all feel - but most of all, you.
Janet |
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I used to email him on certain articles and he always responded, even when we disagreed. We would even have a few back and fourths. For him to respond always stuck out with me.
I was a big Mitt fan also and nobody was able to clear the falsehoods which were disseminated about Mitt like he.
I will miss him, with his articles and radio time it was so easy to tell he was really a good and decent man. |
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Over the time that Dean has been on your show, he was a personality I looked forward to hearing. His insight and clarity complemented the overall purpose behind your program. I will miss him.
Aloha,
Keahi |
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and prayers to you and to the Barnett family. My God be with you during this time of grief. |
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I didn't agree with Mr. Barnett about much, but that matters not a whit right now. It's obvious he was good people. He will be in my prayers on All Souls' Day this Sunday. Christ's peace to Dean and all who loved him. |
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liked his columns here at hughhewitt. When I sent comments, he sometimes replied to me personally...very kind of him. He will be missed. |
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because Dean Barnett walked upon it.
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You will be missed. My prayers are with his family tonight.
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How sad that you're gone. You combined such a bright and noble mind with such an honest and down-to-earth spirit.
You always were, and will always be, for me a calming inspiration, to bear the sorrows and embrace the joys, to fight the good fight, to persevere--happily, calmly, joyfully, to persevere. |
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Dean was great. He had it all: smarts (lots), compassion and great wit. I was so hoping he would make it out of ICU.
Godspeed Dean Barnett. You will be long remembered for the fine man you were. |
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I loved Dean's work and was so surprised when he actually sent a response to my e-mail comments on a couple of his columns. Condolences to his friends and family. |
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He was my favorite guest host. A loss for us all. He is now in a better place. |
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Great blogger and great substitute host.
I am so sad to hear this - I will miss that accent. Just unfair. He was one of the good ones for sure.
RIP Dean, you don't know me but I loved listening to you on the radio and reading your blogs.
Best wishes to the family and friends in this time of grief. |
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You'll be missed. Save us a seat. |
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There are only a handful of writers in the blogosphere whose every word I have made a point to read and savor, without fail. Bill Whittle is one. I guess Lileks would be another, if only I could keep up with his prodigious output. And Steven Den Beste, before he retired to his odd little hobby-world, bless him.
The only other name I could add to that list would be Dean Barnett.
One day, perhaps I will be able to write half as smartly, as persuasively, as rationally as Dean. One day, perhaps I'll be able to express how much I owe Dean for the example he set, by the way he lived his life.
But today, I have no words at all. |
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...you are surely in a better place.
A place where there is no politics; a place where campaigning is non existent and no one attempts to confuse with polls and the like.
Here is hoping the fairways and greens are incredible...
May Dean's family be at peace and resolution in his passing. |
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Absolutely heartbreaking. The world is a better place for having had Dean in it. |
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Deans family and friends.
We did not always agree with him--especially about sports--but we always thought he was an honorable man. |
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I was shocked and saddened to hear that Dean had died. He was my favorite sit-in for Hugh. My sorrow has no expression. The world is a sadder place. |
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I always enjoyed Dean when he hosted. I thank Hugh for introducing his radio audience to Dean. My thoughts go out to his family. |
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I am incredibly sad to hear of Dean's death. If I couldn't listen to Hugh, I loved listening to Dean with his Bahston accent and deep insight into the issues.
My condolences go out to his family, to Hugh, and to his radio family.
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I suspected this was coming since we haven't heard from Dean in a while. I measure all blogging against the Dean Barnett standard. Most, if not all, will come up well short of this standard. He was simply the best blogger/columnist/pundit I ever read and every day I looked for his posts before any others. He possessed wisdom far beyond his too few years. From his writings and the comments of others regarding him, he left this world a much better place for his having been in it. His legacy is that the blogosphere is not necessarily a spittle-flecked cesspool of bitterness(I'm looking at you, Kos), but a forum for common sense and large ideas.
Where Dean in now has no need for political commentary but his talents and gifts went far beyond that puny arena anyway. He. will. be. missed. |
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You will not soon be forgotten. |
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And while I rarely agree with you, I loved what you wrote about Dean and second it wholeheartedly.
It's so sad to lose another good one. |
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I'll cherish his wit, intellect, accent, answers to my emails and the many laughs that he gave to me in his exchanges with Mark Steyn. |
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for sharing the talent, intellect, humor and raw ability that Dean brought to this media. He was gracious with his opponents, fervent in his defense of his beliefs and always ready to spar as a gentleman. May God rest his soul and comfort his family, immediate and extended via the blogosphere. |
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All these glowing comments on what a wonderful man he was is a very beautiful tribute. To all the posters, you words are very gracious and heartfelt. I am sorry I didn't know of him as well as all of you. |
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...of a life that matters but what one does with the time they have on this Earth.
R.I.P. Dean. Prayers to the Barnett family. |
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His is the kind of loss we all suffer from greatly.If I feel it as hard from only knowing him through the radio,I cannot imagine the void he leaves his family.
He was a special and good man.
A fine epitaph for anyone. |
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Dean had a great sense of humor.
My condolences, Hugh. |
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My deepest sympathies to Hugh, Duane, everyone at the Hugh Hewitt show, and, of course, to Dean's family.
He was a terrific, witty writer and always a joy to read.
I am truly saddened by his passing. |
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So sorry to hear about Dean's passing. He had been in my prayers these last few weeks. Add me to the list of people who enjoyed his contribution immensely, and may I dare say in part due to (not in spite of) his accent...call it west-coaster romance for New England or perhaps too much Car Talk in my formative years.
In retrospect, he reminds me of Tony Snow; a man of sharp intellect and good cheer taken from us far too early. I pray God will bring comfort to his family and to us more folks in the mold of these two.
RIP
Tim
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My sympathies go out to his family and the radio community. I didn't agree with him politically, but enjoyed listening to him when he filled in. His accent was a joy to hear and his sense of humor was great. Rest in peace, Dean. |
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My heart breaks for his family and everyone who knew him, either in person or via your program or however they knew him.
I loved listening to him whenever he guest-hosted your program, and I have several of those hours saved in podcast form. He was so smart and so witty and so charming, even over the radio.
I'm sure he will rest in peace. My condolences to you, Hugh, and to all his family. |
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I am so sorry to hear of Dean's passing. May the Lord by His Holy Spirit bring comfort to Dean's family and friends. May Jesus welcome Him with arms open wide beckoning with a smile " Well done my faithful servant" |
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That should have said Weekly Standard. Had the NRO thing stuck in my head. |
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but that was part of his charm as a guest host.
Rest in Peace, Dean |
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Hugh, so sorry for your loss and the great loss to all of us who knew Dean through his words. May Dean rest in peace in the Lord Jesus Christ. |
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I always rejoiced when I heard his voice, because I knew your program would not suffer due to your absence. Dedicated, smart, genial, superb in the skills of argument, and so full of life it is INCREDIBLY hard to believe he's gone....
God bless and keep Dean Barnett, and thank you Hugh for sharing him with us on the blog and the show.. prayers for the peace of his family are sailing up from out here in Texas.. :-) |
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Dean was a kind and decent soul. While he and I rarely agreed, he diligently read the comments to his articles and responded with wit and grace. He was a gentleman in every sense of the word and the world lost a special person. I will miss his insight, his passion, his humor and, as much as anything, his distinctive voice. My deepest condolences to Dean's family and loved ones. |
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Very sad. I liked his columns here and at the NRO. Sorry for your loss. |
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Hugh and the Barnett family.
I am so sorry for the loss we have all sustained today. We have been praying for his recovery, and now we will pray for the Barnett family.
--Ted Savas |
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