David Halberstam was truly the Best and the Brightest.
On reading his books years after the conclusion as well as the fruition of his subjects I was enlightened beyond my schooling and consciousness. His writing brought me to a mode of thought that allowed me to view the America I grew up in, in a very different and more substantial way.
I never met him but he is one of the few famous people I truly wish I could have had dinner with, because I think it would have been fun and worthwhile. If Vanloon's Lives was realized I think I would definately have a beer and a Redsox game waiting at my house for him so we could discuss everything. We have lost a great man and I am very sad I shall not be able to read anything more from him. This is a very sad day.
