Thursday, March 1, 2012

Andrew Breitbart Dies at 43

I met Andrew Breitbart for the first and only time four weeks ago. He gave a short speech in Grand Rapids and then spent about two hours mixing with those who had come out on a snowy night to a reception for American's For Prosperity.

Andrew was funny, approachable and warm with all the people he met, and there were dozens. When he spoke with you, you were the focus of his attention. He wasn't looking around the room, seeing who else might be there, who might be more important. Whether you were an teenager, a college student, a middle aged grump (me), or a senior, he cared about what you had to say.

I'm glad I had the chance to shake his hand and tell him how grateful I was for everything he had done. Whether you knew him or not, I promise you, if you love this country, you'll miss him. Terribly.