RIP, Tony

Tony Snow died of cancer today. There are few with the breadth of experience Tony had on both sides of the fence between journalism and politics; he served in the administrations of both current and former Presidents Bush, and he was a long time anchor at Fox News.

Tributes are plentiful on the news channels today, especially FNC, and online at sites such as National Review's The Corner.

Of course, the words of remembrance today praise Tony's talent, professionalism, and patriotism, but anyone that has followed his career won't be surprised that the majority of the sentiments expressed today were simply that Tony Snow was a great guy.

Hearing those who knew him speak of his kindness, generosity, optimism, and love for his family, it is clear that Snow was the sort to always do the good and right thing, even when no one was looking, and even when it was clear that he was losing his battle with cancer. In that respect, he was a great role model. I just heard Brit Hume say on TV, "He taught us how to live, and he taught us how to die."

A great American was taken from us way too soon today.