Comments on: Anthony Shadid was a Packers fan to the end

By: jessethegreat

jessethegreat — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 14:31:41 +0000

R.I.P. Mr. Shadid. Packers gave him a great final ride the last year and a half. I love life here on this earth, but I’m going to be pretty happy in my afterlife if I get to go to the same place as Coach Lombardi, Curly Lambeau, Ray Nitschke, and Reggie White.

Besides winning in the present, nothing better than talking about all the winning done in the past. (Vikings fans often make a joke about that, but guys, if your team actually accomplished some winning in its past, you’d understand).

By: packernation90

packernation90 — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 04:01:13 +0000

RIP Mr. Shadid, you sound to be a great guy, and you represent what a true fan is, Loyal.

By: bluefan204

bluefan204 — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:48:10 +0000

Sad news. RIP, Mr Shadid. Thats what being a true fan is all about.

By: wipackman1265

wipackman1265 — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:17:13 +0000

gberg09 when you get out of San Quentin you should come visit Wisconsin

By: buckybadger

buckybadger — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:43:32 +0000

To young to lose a man who was a true professional in a field where these kind of men are rare.

RIP and thoughts to his family.

By: banjojones

banjojones — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:43:18 +0000

Great journalist. Huge loss.

By: ufullpj

ufullpj — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:41:08 +0000

This is a very sad day for a number of reasons. First, he was a phenomenal journalist. I live in the city he’s from (suburban Oklahoma City), and his passing has barely been a blip on the local news scene, mainly because this is a very, very red state and Shadid wrote for the very disliked NYT and was based in Iraq – despite the fact that his family is extremely involved in local politics, medicine, and law, and is very well regarded. As a Packer fan myself, I’ve had a few situations where I’ve had to do the same in foreign countries to avoid missing games, and it’s good to know that there is someone so much smarter than I, so much more accomplished, that had the same level of passionate devotion. Shadid’s loss is huge for the journalism world, and for the 90% of Americans from any political affiliation who think for themselves and appreciate honest, straight forward coverage that provides the insights and facts necessary for everyone to form their own opinions. Most of all, a very proud and tight-knit family loses a son, grandson, nephew, dad, husband, brother, and cousin. RIP Anthony.

By: Carl Gerbschmidt

Carl Gerbschmidt — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:04:40 +0000

1. thankheavenfornumberseven says: Feb 17, 2012 12:59 PM
Any word on who is getting his Packer stock certificates?

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Why don’t you show some respect?

By: purpleguy

purpleguy — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:43:57 +0000

Shows the reach of the NFL and the draw teams have on their fans, particularly the Pack.

By: haileli

haileli — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:42:54 +0000

Anyone can put some foam cheese on their head or paint their face. Very few can claim to follow their team even in the face of war. Hats off to him. 43. So sad.

By: tashkalucy

tashkalucy — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:36:22 +0000

Wonderful article.

Hoping for the best for his family.

By: gberg09

gberg09 — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:34:13 +0000

wisconson sucks.

By: gerard33

gerard33 — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:27:47 +0000

great fan!

By: xtb3

xtb3 — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:17:54 +0000

Guess he liked living in Syria better than here! In the middle of a civil war or the “Arab Spring” as the left calls it.

By: shackdelrio

shackdelrio — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:59:45 +0000

Anthony Shadid was a brilliant journalist. So sad to see him go at such a young age.

By: koufaxmitzvah

koufaxmitzvah — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:48:56 +0000

capslockkey says:
Feb 17, 2012 12:44 PM
Of course the tragic death of a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist will only get about 5 minutes of coverage in the media. They don’t want to distract from the week long ratings bonanza of a has been crackhead singer who probably died at her own hands. Shadid sounds like he lived an interesting and influential life that people need to hear more about. RIP Mr Shadid.
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1. The media has been on this story. Can’t help it if you can’t read.

2. Your knock on Whitney Houston belittles everything else you wrote.

3. Sometimes, less is more, Champ.

By: frenchy121212

frenchy121212 — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:35:28 +0000

Capslockkey- that was fantastic and oh so true. Ratings are all they care about. The media tells you the stories that they are most likely to profit from. It’s a joke really.

By: rugdog100

rugdog100 — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:18:42 +0000

RIP, sir.

By: capslockkey

capslockkey — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:44:56 +0000

Of course the tragic death of a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist will only get about 5 minutes of coverage in the media. They don’t want to distract from the week long ratings bonanza of a has been crackhead singer who probably died at her own hands. Shadid sounds like he lived an interesting and influential life that people need to hear more about. RIP Mr Shadid.

By: Matt

Matt — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:27:36 +0000

I love hearing stories like this. Born and raised a Raiders fan, and ever since I’ve gone off to college the Raiders are the only thing my dad and I ever want to talk about. The team has become an extension of my family — in a way.

For some people, sports is more than a game. It defines who you are. He was a Packers fan before a writer. I’m a Raiders fan before a son. It’s just how it is.

By: wipackman1265

wipackman1265 — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:23:23 +0000

Sad to hear a young Man with a family passed so young !!! He actually gave something valuable to us … Thank you Sir May Gods peace be with your family !!

By: snikerbotloot

snikerbotloot — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:22:19 +0000

One of the best journalists in his field. Too young.

By: bearsoxass

bearsoxass — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:21:00 +0000

R.I.P sir…Cheesehead for life

By: johnnyb216

johnnyb216 — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:19:51 +0000

Wow. RIP Mr Shadid. Shouldn’t have trouble watching the games now.

By: jjrs89

jjrs89 — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:58:32 +0000

Surprised the Brett Favre drama didnt do him in

By: medtxpack

medtxpack — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:47:27 +0000

RIP Shadid. GO Pack GO!