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for Robert Novak
Harry Simpson
August 18, 2015
Rest Robert, until you hear at dawn,
the low, clear reveille of God.
Thank you for your service to this nation.
Sue Brig
January 17, 2015
I just saw a show on EWTN where Robert Novak was being interviewed by Raymond Arroyo. He said that someone told him that life is short, but Eternity is FOREVER! This changed his life, as he took that to heart, and turned toward God. May God grant your soul Eternal Rest. Amen
Harry Simpson
August 18, 2014
Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.
John Lowder
April 30, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jonathan Lowder
April 23, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jonathan Lowder
April 20, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jon Lowder
December 30, 2010
God Bless the Novak family. Mr. Novak will certainly be missed especially by the conservatives in the U.S.A. - RIP my friend
Jon Lowder of Monroe, NC
[email protected] joe Fazio
November 20, 2009
For Robert...
WEEP NOT FOR ME
Do not weep for me when I no longer dwell among the wonders of the earth; for my larger self is free, and my soul rejoices on the other side of pain...on the other side of darkness.
Do not weep for me, for I am a ray of sunshine that touches your skin, a tropical breeze upon your face, the hush of joy within your heart and the innocence of babes in mothers arms.
I am the hope in a darkened night. And, in your hour of need, I will be there to comfort you. I will share your tears, your joys, your fears, your disappointments and your triumphs.
Do not weep for me, for I am cradled
in the arms of God. I walk with the angels, and hear the music beyond the stars.
Do not weep for me, for I am within you;
I am peace, love, I am a soft wind that caresses the flowers. I am the calm that follows a raging storm. I am an autumns leaf that floats among the garden of God, and I am pure white snow that softly falls upon your hand.
Do not weep for me, for I shall never die, as long as you remember me...
with a smile and a sigh.
© Joe Fazio
Claire Marcus
September 8, 2009
Mr. Novak deserved the send-off that Kennedy got, but he would not have wanted all the kudos. Humility was one of his virtues. God rest his soul
JON LOWDER
September 8, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Will Martin
September 6, 2009
Mr. Novak, you will be missed by your admiring conservatives with your timely jabs at the liberal intelligentia
Marsha Matthews
September 6, 2009
My Mothers maiden name was Novak, but aside from that, Robert was one of those one-of-a-kind men that made you think, and act or apply his line of thought to your life.
Yes, I am going to miss him..
James Arrington
September 2, 2009
Bob was a hero and a lion. He fought the good fight.
RIP
My prayers for him and his family.
Staycie
September 2, 2009
I am very sorry for your loss. Please take comfort in the knowledge that "God is near to those who are broken at heart and those whose spirit is crushed he saves." Psalms 34:18
H Kitt Brosnan
August 31, 2009
My prayers are with the family and for Robert. Such a great Unkrainian & journalist. Such a loss at such an early age.
the Brosnans
Grover Armistead
August 31, 2009
May God give your family comfort as needed at this time of home going.
Haley
August 29, 2009
I am sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort and tender mercies be with you during your time of sorrow.
Jon Lowder
August 28, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Loretta DeGrandis
August 27, 2009
Dear Novak Family, I am sorry for your loss.
I want you to know I loved and appreciated Bob Novak for years and years --- he was a wonderful addition to the political discourse.
My sincere sympathy to all and know he was loved.
Fred Wheeler
August 26, 2009
Robert Novak was a "heads up" journalist who exposed anything and everything coming out of Washington. He was the mainstay of informative journalism on the screen in our living rooms. His penetrating analysis of controversial (and perhaps non-controversial) Washingtonians earned him a secure place in the history of American journalism. To the Novak family, we wish the most sincerest of sympathies over your loss (and our loss as well).
Arlene Nicholas
August 26, 2009
Dear Novak family, I am so sorry for your loss. Just think soon there will be no more death, and neither will mourning nor out cry nor pain be any more This is what God promises us at Revalation 21:4. until then may God Bless your family and keep you always in his heart.
Richard Russ
August 25, 2009
I found that I could always count on Robert Novak to come up with an original and interesting point of view on all topics that he was discussing. I use to look forward to hearing what he had to say as it made a lot of sense more often than not. He will be missed by a great many people. My sympathy to his family.
August 25, 2009
The people of St. Luke Church in Ocean City Maryland will miss see him and his wife and sometimes his family at 8:30 am Mass on Sundays during the Summers. God Bless him!
August 25, 2009
Thank you Mr. Novak. May God Bless you and your family.
Mannie Harrison
August 25, 2009
I was in the process of completing Prince of Darkness when the news was flashed that its author, Robert D. Novak, had died of brain cancer. I was deeply saddened by the news. My prayers and condolences go out to his family. He was an authentic patriot that is so rare in today's America. I was pleased to learn that his embrace of Catholicism was a comfort to him in his final years. May he rest in peace.
Steve Ray
August 24, 2009
Mr. Novak, thank you for your well thought out and planned strategy of panel discussion. Many have followed, but you are definitely one of the main reasons I have the interest in politics today that I do. Irreplaceable. Thank You, Sir - you will be greatly missed.
Ray Wojcik
August 24, 2009
Enjoyed all the Maryland trips together. Maryland has lost a dedicated fan.
J Gustafson
August 23, 2009
Do not remember agreeing with him that many times, but I continued to watch and listen because he had a specific and sometimes unique perspective on news stories. His insight will be missed by many of us.
Antonio
August 23, 2009
Dear family of Robert Novak I am so sorry for your lost. Let me share a scritpure with you at james 4:8 were it says Draw close to god and he will draw close to you. I will be keeping the family in my thoughts and prayers
jasmine
August 23, 2009
Dear Geraldine,
I am so sorry to hear about th loss of your dear husband. And to show my smpathy, i would like to share with you a script. here at Rev.21:4:"He will wipe every tear from their eyes...and DEATH will be no more. The former things have passed away".If you believe this script., then trust that soon, you will see your dear husband again.
Kathleen Taylor
August 23, 2009
Thanks be to him who was unafraid to ask the questions we all needed answered. I celebrate him as he will be sorely missed and happily remembered. Eternal rest be granted to his soul'
Monica Marshall
August 23, 2009
i offer my condolences on this great mans death.
MaddMike
August 22, 2009
R.I.P. Mr. Novak.
T.L. Ledbetter
August 22, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this sad time. The enemy death has snatched so many of our newsmen recently.
May you find comfort in God's word regarding the promises that will be realized in the near future. One of these promises is that "All those in the memorial tombs will be called out."
As a long-time watcher of CNN, Mr. Novak will always be remembered for the passion that he had in presenting his information. He will be missed.
Take Care,
Rev. Fr. Donald Eppenbrock, RC Priest
August 22, 2009
"Eternal rest give to him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine on him. May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace."
Sally Heintz
August 21, 2009
From one Steelman to another, rest in peace and God speed. You were a great voice for America
John A. Garoni
August 21, 2009
We will miss his wit, his "charming" manner but most of all his integrity presenting the news. Our prayers are with the family. God Bless America!!!
Annette Justice
August 21, 2009
Our special Prayers are with you and your family. Mr.Novak was the best journalist CNN had. He was respected and loved at Fox News. We watched him whenever he came on Fox. He also gave us an excuse not to watch CNN any more.
Mr. Novak will be missed. God Bless.
Annette Justice &
Ann Adams
Glenda
August 21, 2009
God Bless you and your Family. So sorry for your loss you are in our prayers''.
August 21, 2009
So sorry for you loss-he will be missed throughout
the country.
Rebecca Durham
San Antonio TX
Patrick Durkin
August 21, 2009
I enjoyed listening and reading Mr. Novak's views. He will be missed. He has made a major contribution to the health of our country. I am very proud to know he is from the Joliet Il area. He made Joliet West proud! My prayers are with his family.
Stephen Pelcher
August 21, 2009
God Bless Bob Novak. He was the very last of the great reporters, as well as a great American.
Sam Thomas
August 20, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Harley Pelren
August 20, 2009
What a great man! I'm gonna miss seeing you on TV and hearing your destict voice. You had what many in journalism lack - you were extremely honest and forthright regardless of the politacal slant. Thank you for all the great years. God bless you, Rest in Peace.
Christopher Sundseth
August 20, 2009
God bless Robert Novak and everything he accomplished in a long, productive life. The unborn never had a stronger advocate in the press. American journalism is forever poorer in his absence.
Glenavary Rasheed
August 20, 2009
I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to the family. Your loved one was highly respected and much loved by a lot of people! Thank you for sharing him and may you find comfort by reading these messages from total strangers....people who love & appreciated him! He certainly left his mark.....Peace be unto the family, we too share your loss!
Cynthia N.
August 20, 2009
I enjoyed working for Mr. Novak as an intern at CNN Washington, in the Capital Gang and weekend talk shows. He was truly a unique, passionate man with character and a wonderful sense of humor. I especially enjoyed making his jet black coffee and burned popcorn...all at his request. It was a privilidge to work for him. Cynthia
The Collinge Family
August 20, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Julie
August 20, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathy, I knew Bob and his parents, his Dad was a wonderful gentleman and so was Bob.
donna
August 20, 2009
rest in peace. always enjoyed listening to him. my sympathy to the family.
August 20, 2009
My deepest of sympathies to you all~What a Legend~ A Gentleman and a true gladiator of citizenship that we have lost.
It is a loss we all share with you~
With deepest respect and sympathy,
Melanie Ziel
Syracuse, NY
J. Michael Niner
August 19, 2009
To the family of Bob Novak,
I know this as a difficult time. I am from Joliet and a 68' grad. I have enjoyed Bob's sharp commentary through the years. I will miss him.
My thoughts and prayers are with you family.
August 19, 2009
Rest in Peace Mr. Novak
Rich Vogen
August 19, 2009
Glad I got to see Bob at the last class reunion of 1948. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
August 19, 2009
We loved him so!
Sand family
Lincoln, NE
Julie
August 19, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
R L
August 19, 2009
I just loved to watch him at work. I'm so sorry to read about his passing. May God rest his soul.
August 19, 2009
I met Robert after church in Monticito.
I am from Chicago and we talked for about the Chicago Sun.I worked for Kirkland Ellis which is the law firm for the Tribune.
Ed O'Connor
Chuck Molinari
August 19, 2009
Dear Novak Family,
I'm terribly sorry for your loss, although we must remember that this world's loss is Bob's and heaven's gain. Robert Novak was a great American who served his country well in every way. I'm thrilled I got to meet Bob at a recent lecture in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. How lucky I was to share a laugh with one of my favorite political minds. Bob Novak's writing touched many lives and his conservative ideals continue to inspire and enbolden the conservative movement.
Jerry
August 19, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
August 19, 2009
I'm sorry for your loss. I enjoyed watching him even though I didn't always agree with him. Conna Boenker Wentzville,Mo.
Dale Washburn
August 19, 2009
Mr. Novak was a great Journalist and a Great American who served his country in a significant way.
He has been missed since his illness forced his retirement.
Bob & Lenore Langlois
August 19, 2009
Bob will be greatly missed.
Our condolences to his family.
God bless you!
MG Ret Bill McClain
August 19, 2009
I observed Mr. Novak many, many times during my 13 years in military public affairs jobs in Washington and hosted him on a visit to the 101st Airborne Division in Vietnam in 1971. He was a great journalist dedicated to his profession and the standards he held so dear. He was a great American, patriotic, fiercely independent. He will be missed and always revered.
Claudia Masciangioli
August 19, 2009
This country will truly miss our most loyal advocate for truth in politics. He will be greatly missed.
My sincere condolences to the family and all his close friends.
Dolores Wisecarver
August 19, 2009
Dear Geraldine and Family,
We remember Bob as a dedicated pro-life advocate and our long time supporter. We pray that He is welcomed into the Heavenly Kingdom with the words, "Well done, good and faithful servant." He will be missed. Know that your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Dolores Wisecarver
Executive Director
A Woman's Choice Crisis Pregnancy Center
Falls Church, VA
Jon Lowder
August 19, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
August 19, 2009
You will be miss.
KJ
Greensboro, North Carolina
August 19, 2009
My heart goes out to you at this time. I am truly sorry for your loss. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Reading Psalms 121 is a very comforting scriptural passage. There you will find assurance of God’s support as well. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
M M Murphy
August 19, 2009
My deepest sympathy to Bob's family. I knew him as a young boy; he would often come into the office of Northern Illinois Gas Co. with his father. I have followed his career and greatly admire him. Prayers.
Ken Boiter
August 19, 2009
I had the pleasure of meeting and talking with Mr. Novak on several occasions, both inside and outside Washington, and he remembered each occasion. His voice and views shaped my thoughts and so many others throughout our country for many years. He was a true patriot and will be sorely missed.
Noel Ballatin
August 19, 2009
Our deepest sympathies to the Novak Family. Robert was a genuinely good person of Character. He will be missed by all, especially those closest.
May God Bless the Novak Family, and God Bless Robert Novak.
Henryk Zaleski
August 19, 2009
The journey over Mr. Novak, rest in peace. Thank you for sharing your brilliant mind.
William Bloomfield
August 19, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
John Michael Niner
August 19, 2009
Bob,
I too am a graduate of JTHS, 1968.
I will miss your insight and direct talk.
"Joliet High We're always loyal" to thee will ere be true, with the battle cry of onward, we'll fight for gold and blue etc..."
Mike Niner,
13 S. Center St
Joliet IL
Jeanette White
August 18, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
janet
August 18, 2009
Robert may you rest in peace and God wrap his arms around your Wife and your children and help them get thru this time in sorrow. I thought Mr Novak was a very smart man. He may be gone but Memories are forever. God Bless
MaddMike
August 18, 2009
How in the hell will we find out the truth in Washington,now?
Paul Novak
August 18, 2009
Dear Mrs Novak and family, I always had great respect for Mr Novak,rest assured he is in a better place. God bless you and your family.
Susan Maguire
August 18, 2009
Robert Novak was the epitome of fortitude and truth seeking. As a journalism intern, I observed his fiesty and forthright ways close up. There is total admiration for his having always sought out primary sources, for the fact that members of both parties entrusted their quotes to him, and for the fact that he always wrote (and spoke) the truth , the whole truth and nothing but the truth. He has mentored and inspired many others to do the same. No doubt Bob is with God, having been a good and faithful servant . God bless all his family ,friends,children and grandchildren with comforting memories of an exceedingly remarkable man. Susan Maguire
Jim Barkley
August 18, 2009
Dear Mrs. Novak and Alex,
I have always admired and had a lot of respect for Mr. Novak. He was truly one of the great voices of America, for America, and a true patriot. I have all of you in my daily prayers.
Alex, keep the faith. Your dad is in good hands now.
carol newcombe
August 18, 2009
Robert Novak was a great man. He had the courage to stand up for what he believed. What he believed in was his family, his faith and his country. I met him several times. I am not a famous important person. But it didn't matter to Bob, he was kind and good to all. The world is a sadder place without him. God bless you in Heaven Bob.
CBN
Phyl Marcum
August 18, 2009
He was a brilliant man-----May he rest
in peace
Lauren Simmons
August 18, 2009
Dear Mrs. Novak,
I am a 57 year old wife and mother. I just loved Bob, as he was a spokesman for our loyal beliefs to the United Sates of America. I had a love for him beginning from the days in the late 70's and early 80's watching him, with great respect, on the McLaughlin television program. I was in college then, and how loved that man. My husband and I remained grateful fans of him for these many years. I prayed for both of you when I heard that he was ill. God bless you, Mrs. Novak. You must be a good woman. I am grateful to God for calling Bob to Christ, and since Christ paid on the cross for our sins, I am confident that Mr. Novak is in heaven, completely forgiven and in the presence of God. I pray that you also will follow him in faith in Jesus' work, in our behalf, and that we will BOTH see him again! May God comfort you with His Word. Much love and sympathy to you, Mrs. Novak.
Michael Cannon
August 18, 2009
You're a fine journalist and a fine conservative.
Bob Draznik
August 18, 2009
My deepest sympathies to the family of Bob Novak. Although Bob and I were not close friends we both played clarinet in the JT band at the same time. Also Bob was manager of our Track team. My Mom was a close friend of his parents in the Band Parents Organization. He also attended the U.of I. at the same time I did.
david bodah
August 18, 2009
thanks budd hope to see you in the next world don't be late
aleec
August 18, 2009
I offer my most sincere condolences to the wife and children of Robert Novak.
For this fellow catholic I pray that he is in a far better place than he left.
Eternal rest, grant unto him, O Lord, and let your perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and all the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen
May God bless this family during this sad time.
Sheila Smith
August 18, 2009
God bless you Robert and all those who loved you. May the angels lead you into paradise.
Marilyn McCauley
August 18, 2009
Mr.Novak will be dearly missed. Mr. Novak was a true voice of honesty and thank you for that voice.
Rest in Peace.
August 18, 2009
My Sincere Sympathy to Bob's Family. We were in HighSchool together in Joliet, Illinois and I have followed his brillant career. He will be missed.
Will Johnston (California)
thom main
August 18, 2009
bob novak,knew more about politics than most folks in washington.he will be missed by so many folks. god bless him.....
MIRZA BAIG
August 18, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Cleola Johnson
August 18, 2009
Sorry for your loss. Robert Novak was a great journalist and I enjoyed listening to him on CNN. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. RIP (Rest in Peace)
Mary MacPherson
August 18, 2009
To Mr. Novak's family.
Please accept our condolences. He will not be forgotten. May GOD Bless all of you family.
August 18, 2009
A great conservative voice silenced, but the echoes will linger for a lifetime.
otis hyde
August 18, 2009
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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