When he worked for the Express Times, Bill Cahir would occasionally send me links to his breaking stories about what was going on in Washington, D.C., especially if it concerned LV Congressman Charlie Dent. He answered every email I sent him, too, giving both encouragement and insights.
I am deeply saddened to learn that Bill was killed killed recently while serving with the Marines in Afghanistan. Editor Joe Owens, a hard=nosed newsman not exactly known for his compliments, called Cahir an "American hero."
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Friday, August 14, 2009
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Words cannot properly express my sadness. RIP.
ReplyDeleteMay he rest in peace with the thanks and full honor of a grateful nation
ReplyDeleteMay his family take comfort in the knowledge that his sacrifice is not in vain and that he was and always will be an American Hero
and may they have the full support of our community in the Lehigh VAlley both military and civilian.
Not so casual observer said...
ReplyDeleteMay he rest in peace with the thanks and full honor of a grateful nation
May his family take comfort in the knowledge that his sacrifice is not in vain and that he was and always will be an American Hero
and may they have the full support of our community in the Lehigh VAlley both military and civilian.
2:59 PM
Beautifully said.
Bill was great. I will miss him and I am proud that I got a chance to meet him.
ReplyDeleteShawn
By all accounts, a great American. Our prayers are with him and those he leaves behind.
ReplyDeleteBOH - could you post any info you may get regarding how we may be of assistance to his family?
I will look into it and post anything I find.
ReplyDeleteEchoing Fourth's post, Bernie, and thank you for posting any information you can gather.
ReplyDeleteRIP, Bill.
Thanks for this post. I was not aware of this article. After seeing it here, I passed it along to a blogger who concentrates on writing about the Marines in Iraq and Afghanistan.
ReplyDeleteHe was far to fine a man to be discussed on this blog!
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