Dean M. Barnett

I loved listening to him on Hugh Hewitt when he took over driving “the big bus”. He was the epitome of courage as he fought his battles with the disease that ultimately cost him his short but meaningful life. May his life continue to be a blessing to his family and all who knew him and heard him on the radio.

We were so sorry to hear of your loss- our thoughts and prayers are with you all and your family Peggy and Murray Kleimon

I am a weeklystandard.com reader and miss Dean terribly. The clarity of his thought was a source of sanity, hope and joy for me. I have prayed and cried for Dean and his family.

Dear Barnett Family,

My sincere condolences to your entire family for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope you find peace and comfort in each other and in knowing from these posts that Dean truly made a difference in this world.

You will remain in my prayers.
Sincerely,

Dear Barnett Family,

My prayers are with you. I have been reading Dean's writing for years. He was the blogger who first got me into political blogs, and began my now insatiable addiction to politics. He was my favorite writer and pundit. His death has truly left a hollow place in my heart. I never met him, but his blog entries and writing were often the highlight of my day. Not to mention the treat it was when he hosted Hugh Hewitt's show. I felt like he was my friend.

I was a fan of Dean's through his writings at The Weekly Standard and even more so when he would sit in for Hugh Hewitt. I would listen to him as I was driving home from work. I thought he was such a great host and looked forward to hearing his take on events happening. He was smart, funny and interesting. I am so saddened at his death. My thoughts are with you all--god bless Dean. Rest in peace young man.

I always enjoyed Dean's writing, and I admired his courage. I emailed him once about something he wrote, and he responded graciously. Just wanted to let you know that he had a positive effect on a stranger. We are all diminished by his passing.

Like others, I came to "know" Dean through his guest hosting on the Hugh Hewitt show. How is it that we can feel like dear friends with someone we have never met? That's how it was with Dean. Even though it wasn't his "day" job, Dean was clearly at home behind the microphone. He was funny, insightful, and a Red Sox fan (a love I share with him and my mother). He will be missed. Thanks, Dean, for the wonderful example you set for us all of living the life we're given with all we have.

Dear Barnett family,
Although you and I may never meet - and although I never met Dean, he was a cherished favorite of my radio hosts, esp. when he substituted for Hugh Hewitt.

When I learned he was sick, I immediately began praying for him and you all.

When I saw he had died, I wept in front of my computer screen.

Although I am an Evangelical Christian, I immediately said Kaddish for him. The prayer is one I will continue to recite in the coming weeks.

Diane...