Photo: “Tony Snow becomes animated” by Colby Ware July 11 2006

Photo: “Tony Snow becomes animated” by Colby Ware July 11 2006
July 12, 2008
Tony Snow becomes animated during an interview about his job as White House press secretary. (Sun photo by Colby Ware) Jul 11, 2006

Although the unfortunately canned – somewhat snarky, if not disrespectful - Associated Press editorial – err, article that the Baltimore Sun ran on Saturday, July 12, 2008 about the death of Tony Snow was regrettable; the Baltimore Sun did run one of my all-time favorite photos of Tony Snow just two years ago on July 11, 2006.

The photo above seems to capture the animated, vibrant, expansive energy the late Tony Snow had for life.

It was infectious to watch.

When I learned of his death, on Saturday, it was if a friend had passed away.

Whether I agreed with him or disagreed with him, whatever his point of view, he never seemed to alienate or annoy. As the White House press secretary, he brought life to a job that had become listless, plastic, and lifeless.

God Bless him and his family. Let’s keep them in our prayers in the days ahead.

20080712 20060711 Photo: “Tony Snow becomes animated” by Colby Ware July 11 2006