Adios, Chowdah!

Dean Barnett: 1967-2008

One of my daily routines is listening to talk radio during the commute to & from work. On the drive home, the show usually gets pre-empted by some sporting event, but for 45 minutes or so, I'll get to listen to Hugh Hewitt's show on 1070AM.

Hewitt can stick in my craw sometimes, but one of his frequent guest-hosts Dean Barnett was never anything but a pleasure to listen to.

To my great regret, Dean passed away yesterday after a lifetime struggle with cystic fibrosis.

Dean Barnett hailed from Boston, and there was no mistaking that Hahvahd Yahd accent. Aside for his unfortunate habit of rooting for the Red Sox, (but still infinitely better than rooting for the Yankees) he seemed like a stand-up guy. He displayed a quick wit, an excellent grasp of the issues, and was always a gracious talk radio host.

Below (borrowed from the Weekly Standard) is a partial lineup of the farewell messages written about Barnett. I can only hope when I pass on, I'll have this level of good will and respect directed at me!


Hugh Hewitt, Townhall.com

John Podhoretz, Commentary

Jennifer Rubin, Commentary

Jim Geraghty, National Review

Mark Steyn, National Review

Kathryn Jean Lopez, National Review

Peter Robinson, National Review

Ace of Spades

Allahpundit and Ed Morrissey, HotAir.com

Jim Treacher

Patrick Ruffini, The Next Right

Andrew Sullivan, The Atlantic

Michelle Malkin

Jon, Exurban League

Ed Driscoll

Paul Mirengoff and John Hinderaker, Powerline

Iowahawk

Stop The ACLU

Gateway Pundit

Sister Toldjah

Neo-Neocon

Dirty Harry's Place

Protein Wisdom

Robert Bluey

Mary Katherine Ham