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Donna Jo Gaston
August 23, 2010
I feel as if I have lost a member of my family. I called Prof K once to get advice about a dictionary for my husband and he was so nice on the phone, as if he knew me. I told him that every Saturday I couldn't wait to get the paper so I could read his eye candy and that I would like to marry his mind. He said not to tell his wife. He always answered his email as if he were a friend. We were lucky to have shared his life.
Frank Sarratt
August 22, 2010
Thank you for all you did for our country. Indeed, you were a great American.
Frank Sarratt
Heather Kilpatrick
August 22, 2010
On behalf of the family, thank you for your kind and gracious comments. It helps.
August 20, 2010
My mother was a Radcliff (Harvard) grad having majored in English. She was the best grammarian I ever met. She loved Mr. Kilpatrick's articles on grammar and agreed with him most of the time. (haha)She admired his work as did I. May he rest in peace.
Pat Hanolt
Courtenay Welton
August 19, 2010
We grew up just up the street from the Kilpatricks. Our parents were friends and we often played with Chris and Kevin (Michael was a little older). When I was about to go to VMI, my folks asked "Kilpo" what magazine subscription they should get me. He suggested USN&WR, for its balanced coverage. Now, with the loss of both William Safire and Jack Kilpatrick, those of us who value correct English usage have lost two beacons.
Victoria~Andrew VZj
August 19, 2010
our condolences
to the Kilpatrick Family..
sorry for the loss of 'James'
Brillant letters of grammer
thankyou rest in peaceful Godspeed~
Rob & Nelda Tawse
August 19, 2010
Our condolences to the Kilpatrick family. I remember at U.Va. when Michael would pick up the newspaper to see "what the old man had to say." After entering a military career, my wife and I looked forward to Mr. Kilpatrick's postings from the Shenandoah Valley -- they gave us a touch of home. We will miss his grammar lessons, too. Our sincere sympathies,
August 19, 2010
My condolences to the Kilpatrick family. May the wonderful promises found in the Scriptures bring you comfort. (John 5:28 & 29)
Hazel R Carr
August 18, 2010
As a reader of "The Writer's Art" I often wrote to him. I have kept the replies I received from him, and they are very special to me. I send my sympathy to all in the family. God bless each of you with His Love.
Fred Hardy, Jr.
August 17, 2010
Every inch a gentleman in person and without peer for eloquence and erudition as a print/TV journalist, Mr. Kirkpatrick was an icon in the best sense of the word.
August 17, 2010
May the comfort of God's word comfort the family at this time of difficulty.
Bill Halvorsen
August 17, 2010
Jim: We'll miss you, sir. May you rest in peace.
Georgene Russell
August 17, 2010
To Sean and family:
Sympathizing with you in your loss...happy that you had him for so many years...sad that it took this for me to find a way to contact you...Much love, Georgene Russell ([email protected])
Tim Reed
August 17, 2010
I always loved Mr. Kilpatrick's column, "The Writer's Art." I was sorry to see that work end when he retired, and today I'm very sad to learn of his passing.
Keen and Eileen Umbehr
August 17, 2010
My husband was a trashman from Kansas who "fought City Hall" and ended up at the United States Supreme Court with a free speech victory for private contractors working for the government. Mr. Kilpatrick followed our story and wrote about in several of his columns. He was kind enough to answer my personal letters. I remember his comment after receiving a picture of our family. He wrote: "That is a fine crop of sons you are growing there."
Later, he granted me permission to reprint his columns in a book I wrote about our saga (Small Town Showdown). My husband and I were grateful and honored to have James Kilpatrick show an interest in the story that so closely impacted our personal lives.
Juanita
August 17, 2010
May the Kilpatrick have peace in their lives and comfort from his memories.
Jane Sweetman
August 17, 2010
Kilpo was like a second father to me. I was his eldest son's "steady" in high school, privileged to spend holidays and vacations with the family. He taught me to play bridge, to express myself clearly, and to think for myself. I think of him often, even in the market's express lane when I see the sign "10 items or less." Sincere condolences to Michael, Christopher, and Kevin, and to his wife, Marianne Means Kilpatrick.
Bob Bainter
August 17, 2010
I was a newlywed in 1975, with a conservative bent. My wife was liberal. I soon found myself "rooting" for Shana Alexander. But Mr. Kilpatrick soon once again restored my conservative leanings. Shows the depth of his influence! God rest his soul and my condolences to his family.
tom
August 17, 2010
kilpo gone.it hardly seems possible.the former editor of the richmond va news leader was a brilliant and also a great conservative writer.he always listened to those who opposed his views,and was very fairminded in his editorials.the country has lost a special man and a person of tremendous.though i had not seen him in years i followed his career ...
James Lewis
August 17, 2010
The man was my hero.
Rev. Greg Gregory
August 16, 2010
May I continue to recall James Kilpatrick when I stretch for the exactly proper word!
Perry Crabill
August 16, 2010
I am sorry to learn of Mr. Kilpatrick's passing. He was kind enough to respond to my letters, facsimile and E-mail message's over the years about the English language. Our correspondence began with my letter to him on June 9, 1987, and his reply dated June 15. The last message I had from him was on June 22, 2009, when he consoled me on the loss of my wife. In it he said that he could "read only with the newspaper in one hand and a magnifying glass in the other". In an earlier message he wrote that "whatever hit me on December 27 left me gasping for breath and grappled to an oxygen tent". We were the same age, which makes his passing even more personal. I appreciated his willingness to discuss the fine points of the use of the English language with one of the readers of his column "The Writer's Art".
Michael Ritchie
August 16, 2010
I played with his son Chris in the Kilpatrick home, not knowing greatness was so close. My condolences to his entire family.
August 16, 2010
I AM SORRY TO READ ABOUT YOUR LOSS AT THIS TIME. WITH HEARTFELT SYMPATHY I SEND YOU THESE WORDS.AT REVELATION 21;4-5 IT COMFORTS US TO KNOW THAT THERE WILL BE NO MORE DEATH,PAIN,CRYING NOR SORROW.
Marvin Berteau
August 16, 2010
Not being able to see his articles left a hole in our recent lives. Now the hole is permanent. May he rest in peace.
August 16, 2010
As a guardian of proper English, I have lost my hero. Rest in peace, brilliant man.
CCT
E Golay
August 16, 2010
To the the family of James Kilpatrick - May God give you peace and comfort through his word and the Lord Jesus Christ during this time of sorrow, I know that James will be missed by many.
Dabney Oakley
August 16, 2010
We celebrate and honor the life of our founder and Grand Number One Pea, Pro Tempore of the Black-Eyed Pea Society of America.
Dabney Oakley, Number Two Pea
Frances Smallwood
August 16, 2010
It is always sad to hear of the loss of a great American and right-thinking conservative. He will be missed. Thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.
B. Greene
August 16, 2010
You've lived a commendable life, having done much good work. For this I offer my sincerest thanks. May God rest your gentle soul.
Dorr Depew
August 16, 2010
Although I never had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Kilpatrick, I always enjoyed and learned from his'"Writer's Art" columns. I liked to email him with humorous examples of English "mis-usage" in the media, and he always replied! He has enriched our lives, and he will be remembered...and missed...by many!
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