Audio: Tony Snow on living with stage four cancer

posted at 3:27 pm on February 22, 2008 by Allahpundit

Optimistic, resolute, downright cheerful, even — and still excruciating to listen to. Click the image.

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and still excruciating to listen to.

Dude, give him a break.

MadisonConservative on February 22, 2008 at 3:31 PM

I mean excruciating because you sympathize with him. Geez.

Allahpundit on February 22, 2008 at 3:32 PM

Courage, Character and Class.

OhEssYouCowboys on February 22, 2008 at 3:34 PM

Ah, my bad.

MadisonConservative on February 22, 2008 at 3:34 PM

Inspirational. God bless you Tony. Keep on keeping on sir.

Limerick on February 22, 2008 at 3:36 PM

Death watch at HuffPo in 3…2…1…

That said, all the best to him and his family. Not an easy thing, to be sure.

Wineaholic on February 22, 2008 at 3:38 PM

I like when he said that he likes people to ask about his cancer. Same thing when my son was going through chemo and radiation treatment. People would say things like “I know you don’t want to talk about this but….” My son and I both enjoyed talking about it. What was worse was when he passed on and people wouldn’t talk about him or what he went through because they didn’t want to “hurt” us….wrong…wrong…wrong. We want to talk about him….it helps to keep him in our hearts.

IMHO – excruciating is not the best word to use.

ChefJeff on February 22, 2008 at 3:38 PM

Is it just me or does he resemble Max Headroom

http://www.coucoucircus.org/series/images-series/maxheadroom.jpg

crosspatch on February 22, 2008 at 3:40 PM

This is the strongest argument for the US Health Care system and the United States in general that has ever been made.

Go to Cuba, Moore. We’ll take our highly professional, state-of-the-art, clean, modernized health care system and all of the caring, compassionaite people in it over Castro’s death knell.

BKennedy on February 22, 2008 at 3:42 PM

“Where do we get such men?” is as appropriate for him as for our military heroes.

Brat on February 22, 2008 at 3:43 PM

That’s a Hell of an inspiration. Best of luck and blessing to him and his family.

Spc Steve on February 22, 2008 at 3:45 PM

Optimistic, resolute, downright cheerful, even — and still excruciating to listen to.

Couldn’t have said it better myself. How can people not like this guy? Looks death in the eye and praises the American spirit and talks about real hope.

Spirit of 1776 on February 22, 2008 at 3:46 PM

ChefJeff on February 22, 2008 at 3:38 PM

My condolences. God be with you and yours. He’s already with your son.

OhEssYouCowboys on February 22, 2008 at 3:46 PM

Already said, but worth repeating – Tony Snow is an inspiration. He has one lucky family. God Bless him!

pullingmyhairout on February 22, 2008 at 3:47 PM

My father went the same way. If you are over 40, get scoped every 10 years. If it is in your family, get scoped every 5.

crosspatch on February 22, 2008 at 3:48 PM

This reminds me of an amazing professor at Carnegie Mellon University, Randy Pausch, who’s also dying and gave an amazing lecture about his life and what he’s learned. It’s about 11 parts, including the introduction of him, but really worth watching.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjp_WdJ-3Xg&feature=related

amkun on February 22, 2008 at 3:49 PM

I’m not ashamed to admit that this chap regularly gets to me when he talks about his battle.

Throat gets tight, eyes well up – I’m just so damned proud to be on the same planet as a man like this.

Tony is one helluva guy.

LimeyGeek on February 22, 2008 at 3:51 PM

I wish you could have found a better picture of Tony. The last few time I’ve seen him (CPAC and on O’Reilly last night) he’s looked really good. More hair and a few more pounds. Tony Snow is truely inspirational.

KelliD on February 22, 2008 at 3:52 PM

I’ll never be the man that Tony Snow is, but I can hope to at least move in his direction. Inspirational is the right word.

Bugler on February 22, 2008 at 3:52 PM

I’m going to listen to Tony Snow next week at a luncheon in Dallas. Can’t wait to see him. I’ve always admired how he handles any thing that’s thrown at him.

Aggie85 on February 22, 2008 at 3:52 PM

Wow, I hope he lives to 95. Isn’t he the guy several years ago whose home burned? He’s certainly faced his share of mountains.

stenwin77 on February 22, 2008 at 3:54 PM

I have experience with family members with cancer, and it is sooo hard to stay positive. This guy IS an inspiration. He knows he’s not going to live to normal expectancy but the world doesn’t drag him down.

RWLA on February 22, 2008 at 3:54 PM

I wish he was back on Fox like the old days… maybe they might go back to news instead of reverting to “sexpert” stories, body language experts to drum up viewers.

TOPV on February 22, 2008 at 3:54 PM

Lord, please let him live! We can really, really use him right now and over the next 4 years. I’d dearly love to hear him on Rush’s show again.

spmat on February 22, 2008 at 3:55 PM

ChefJeff on February 22, 2008 at 3:38 PM

So sorry for your loss. And I agree with your point completely. My Dad died young. I always thought that talking about it couldn’t make me feel worse than I already did. It actually helped.

mikeyboss on February 22, 2008 at 3:57 PM

I just keep thinking what a loss to the American people. Not that I think he is about to die, but because of the illness, he can never run for president. And that is a shame. I think he would have given ole’ Obama a run for his money.

Sue on February 22, 2008 at 4:02 PM

What a lovely man.

bloggless on February 22, 2008 at 4:02 PM

You’re a mensch, Tony Snow.

Matticus Finch on February 22, 2008 at 4:09 PM

There are the special ones, the good, the bad, and the indifferent. Tony is there to help us differentiate.

Entelechy on February 22, 2008 at 4:20 PM

How do you spell class? T-o-n-y S-n-o-w.

cjs1943 on February 22, 2008 at 4:27 PM

You know this is one helluva man. I commented on the NBC Nightly blog (sorry Hot Air) about Tony Snow after his interview with David Gregory about what a hero he was to his family and to all of us.
I got the nicest personal email from Tony Snow that I have ever read. It inspired me.
Tony Snow, God speed to a full recovery and a long life. I will pray for you and your family.

d1carter on February 22, 2008 at 4:28 PM

It was extremely generous of him to go to work for the White House press office when he did. Best wishes, Tony.

Feedie on February 22, 2008 at 4:30 PM

Family and faith. It’s what is important. Real love holds us together. Miracles.

Tony Snow is a wonderful person.

Rightwingsparkle on February 22, 2008 at 4:34 PM

I wish Tony all the best and a speedy recovery.
His courage is inspiring and humbling.

Kini on February 22, 2008 at 4:38 PM

Is it just me or does he resemble Max Headroom

http://www.coucoucircus.org/series/images-series/maxheadroom.jpg

crosspatch on February 22, 2008 at 3:40 PM

Geeesh…

bernzright777 on February 22, 2008 at 4:39 PM

That picture is awful and misleading, he was on with Bill the other night and looks so much better.

AprilOrit on February 22, 2008 at 4:39 PM

Optimistic, resolute, downright cheerful, even — and still excruciating to listen to.

Couldn’t have said it better myself. How can people not like this guy? Looks death in the eye and praises the American spirit and talks about real hope.

Spirit of 1776 on February 22, 2008 at 3:46 PM

Absolutely. An All American Guy.

Best Wishes Tony, we’re still praying for ya.

Zorro on February 22, 2008 at 4:42 PM

“Where do we get such men?”

Indeed.

JustTruth101 on February 22, 2008 at 4:47 PM

One optimistic and happy man. Truly inspirational. I really miss him on Fox News Sunday. That show was much better with him at the helm.

txsurveyor on February 22, 2008 at 4:47 PM

Go Tony!

You DA Man!

Salute! :)

Chakra Hammer on February 22, 2008 at 4:47 PM

that’s a good little speech, well worth remembering

spacekicker on February 22, 2008 at 4:48 PM

How do you spell class? T-o-n-y S-n-o-w.

cjs1943 on February 22, 2008 at 4:27 PM

X10

Chakra Hammer on February 22, 2008 at 4:50 PM

Just love him. Class act. I pray he continues to beat this thing. Thanks for posting Allah.

wytammic on February 22, 2008 at 4:51 PM

Couldn’t have said it better myself. How can people not like this guy? Looks death in the eye and praises the American spirit and talks about real hope.

Spirit of 1776 on February 22, 2008 at 3:46 PM

Indeed.

Hmmm.

McCain/Snow ’08?

Snow/McCain?

Thompson/Snow?

There you go. That’s the one I was looking for.

Professor Blather on February 22, 2008 at 5:00 PM

Tony is one of the good guys who has had a tremendously positive impact on our country. May that continue for many years to come.

JonRoss on February 22, 2008 at 5:01 PM

Jeez AP, you’re really surprised that somebody thinks you’re being a jerk?…really?

Tony Snow is a great person and takes things in stride that would floor the rest of us. His faith and loyalty impress me to no end, even when it leads him to say or do things that I may personally disagree with. I value loyalty very highly.

TBinSTL on February 22, 2008 at 5:02 PM

God bless you Tony, You are truly a man of class. Get well.

Sanjoboy on February 22, 2008 at 5:08 PM

It was extremely generous of him to go to work for the White House press office when he did. Best wishes, Tony.

Feedie on February 22, 2008 at 4:30 PM

That job was a bad idea, health wise and money wise. As a non-Hodgkin’s diffuse large B-cell lymphoma survivor I worried about him with all of that stressful crap like Helen Thomas and David Gregory for starters. And he has 4th stage colon which is more deadly than mine was, I was only in late stage 2, which is common with most lymphoma diagnosis, as it is asymptomatic in many people.

When Bill had him on the other night he looked so good, not at all like that picture up above. He had very good color, not at all chemo-pasty, looked well rested and his hair has grown back. He really looks so much better than he had, generally healthy. I would not have known he had cancer just by looking at him.

He has the right attitude, is happy, sounds like his care is excellent, he will be ok, I have a good feeling about his recovery. He has come this far, I believe God wll never let you down if you doing the right things to get well.

AprilOrit on February 22, 2008 at 5:14 PM

Hey Allah, I think this might deserve an update to this post. Vitriolic, morbid comments at fanatic leftist (also openly pro Communist) blog Crooks and Liars.

Baphomet on February 22, 2008 at 5:15 PM

Tony Snow is one very special man. He gives good advice. Take it from one of those who did “freak out” years ago. I was in a crowded hallway at the high school after a concert when I happened to see an old acquaintance walking about 15′ ahead of me clutching the arm of her husband. She looked absolutely horrible, but she was holding her head high as she walked. I had no idea what was wrong with her, but suddenly I was scared and speechless and I made no attempt to run ahead and greet her. I thought about her from time to time; thought about calling her. I never did. I read her obituary some months later. She’d had breast cancer. I lost it. I was so ashamed of the stupid fear that had kept me from calling her. That was many years ago, but it taught me some huge lessons. A lesson that Tony is giving to us here.

Connie on February 22, 2008 at 5:32 PM

He knows where he’s going. More than you can say for Helen Thomas and the other ankle-biters. G-d bless him.

smellthecoffee on February 22, 2008 at 5:33 PM

My prayers go out to your recovery Tony. You have brought dignity to Washington which is no easy task!

trs on February 22, 2008 at 5:33 PM

The headline should have been, “the consolation of faith and reality of love.” A tip of the hat to Tony Snow for his courage and class.

erclimb on February 22, 2008 at 5:36 PM

smellthecoffee on February 22, 2008 at 5:33 PM

I could be wrong, but I think Helen Thomas was smitten. I think she genuinely liked him.

Connie on February 22, 2008 at 5:36 PM

Truly inspirational, God bless him and hope he gets better soon.

FLcapitalistthug on February 22, 2008 at 5:53 PM

Awesome, dude. Awesome.

Jezla on February 22, 2008 at 5:55 PM

Is it just me or does he resemble Max Headroom

http://www.coucoucircus.org/series/images-series/maxheadroom.jpg

crosspatch on February 22, 2008 at 3:40 PM


Don’t be a dick, dude.

BirdEye on February 22, 2008 at 6:09 PM

I’m getting the message…..”this video no longer available”. Has YouTube folded under leftard pressure already?

dustoffmom on February 22, 2008 at 6:29 PM

That’s one of the most inspiring and classy things I’ve heard in a long time. His quiet courage should be a lesson to all. Gave me goosebumps and a lump in the throat.

Doesn’t surprise me though. When I heard that his cancer had returned, a shot an email off to him with best wishes and prayers. He doesn’t know me from Adam, but a few weeks later I received and email back from him. Class.

realitycheck on February 22, 2008 at 6:33 PM

I’m getting the message…..”this video no longer available”.

Temporary glitch. It’s OK now.

johnny dollar on February 22, 2008 at 6:42 PM

Yay, remission!!

Tanya on February 22, 2008 at 6:46 PM

I’m going to listen to Tony Snow next week at a luncheon in Dallas. Can’t wait to see him. I’ve always admired how he handles any thing that’s thrown at him.

Aggie85 on February 22, 2008 at 3:52 PM

You lucky duck. I’m greeeen with envy.

Texyank on February 22, 2008 at 7:36 PM

God Bless Tony Snow!

My Dad is Stage Four with Renal Cancer.
Dad jumped into France on D-Day to liberate Europe.

Tony Snow took on a very tough job and did it with both class and civility that amazes me to this very day.

All things considered, I would have by far rather have jumped into Normandy with Dad and fought Nazis than have dealt with the weasels and obnoxious SOBs that constitutes the MSM that Tony faced daily.

Big Cheers for Tony Snow here!

old trooper on February 22, 2008 at 9:50 PM

Tony Snow is one of the greatest guys I’ve ever seen in my lifetime and a wonderful role model for us all. I would love to meet him and say thank you for your great service to this country. You’re the best! May your positive attitude stay with us for another 100 years!

Travis1 on February 22, 2008 at 11:31 PM

Here is a glass held high in salute and a prayer for this man every day. I wish I was one half as good a man as he.

MoCoM on February 23, 2008 at 12:42 AM

I can’t listen. It’s too depressing for me. Yes, I’m a coward but Tony is such a great person.

Captain America on February 23, 2008 at 12:47 AM

He deserves the Medal of Freedom simply for putting up with this thing as long as he did.

labrat on February 23, 2008 at 1:37 AM

I, for one, didn’t think crosspatch was dissin’ on the Snow-man with the Max Headroom comment. Remember that MH’s alter ego was Edison Carter — a hip, cool, witty, and fearless newsman….

cthulhu on February 23, 2008 at 1:43 AM

I hope to have a fraction of the courage and joy through similar trials in my life. Tony is an inspiration to us all. Rock on, Mr. Snow!

Jockolantern on February 23, 2008 at 4:05 AM

Mr. Snow possesses what many of us will never have. First, a positive spirit believing that everything that occurs in our life has purpose. Second, not letting others to inflict their negativity onto him. Third, overcoming negativity by examining its core source and exploring every possible solution, vice just dwelling in it.

Our prayers are with you and remember when God is in your corner you will always be able to find your way around the ring of life.

MSGTAS on February 23, 2008 at 8:55 AM

My father died of cancer at age 51 and my wife died of cancer at the age of 29. I pray for his health and family.

gary on February 23, 2008 at 9:14 AM

My father died of cancer at age 51 and my wife died of cancer at the age of 29. I pray for his health and family.

gary on February 23, 2008 at 9:14 AM

Sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to all cancer sufferers, survivors and their families.

labrat on February 23, 2008 at 5:50 PM

karma is a bitch

daileyck1 on February 24, 2008 at 1:46 AM