Comments on Jackknifed Juggernaut: In Memory of Chuck Oxley

A good man never dies-- In worthy deed and prayer ...

2009-10-05T20:10:42.784-04:00

A good man never dies--
In worthy deed and prayer
And helpful hands, and honest eyes,
If smiles or tears be there:
Who lives for you and me--
Lives for the world he tries
To help--he lives eternally.

James Whitcomb Riley

Chuck was a mentor to me when we met in during the...

2009-10-05T18:57:13.377-04:00

Chuck was a mentor to me when we met in during the 2006 election cycle. was a political rookie and he was my kung-fu master. We became better friends after. Last fall, he took me hunting. I talked with him about his troubles and he taught me how to clean a grouse. Our talks were real and always curious, just like you describe him. A reporter through and through. He was a big brother, teacher and friend. And in recent months, it seemed like he was getting back on top of what had had him down. Thank you for the tribute. It was a bright spot on a dark day.
-- Michael

Thanks for posting this. I miss Chuck and was exc...

2009-10-05T18:01:53.865-04:00

Thanks for posting this. I miss Chuck and was excited when he said he would be my new neighbor in Blackfoot. I wish his family all the best in this time of their need.

I knew Chuck, though not that well. I had worked w...

2009-10-05T01:21:36.364-04:00

I knew Chuck, though not that well. I had worked with him at the Idaho Democratic Party for a short time. And yet reading your deeply moving tribute to him helped me to know and understand him better. While I'm deeply saddened both by his death and by the fact that I'm better coming to know him only now that he's gone, I thank you for sharing such poignant recollections and observations. We've lost a good man.