The profession of journalism has lost another great. Tony Snow, the affable anchor of Fox News Sunday, host of his own radio talk show and Press Secretary under President Bush, lost his valiant battle with colon cancer on Saturday at the age of 53.

Snow left a legacy of true professionalism and fair play in a business that can often be brutal and harsh when covering the political landscape. To a person, he had the respect and admiration of those he encountered; from the high and powerful in Washington, to the press corps he had to deal with as the spokesperson for the leader of the free world.

Snow’s colleagues considered him a dear friend who always had a kind word for everyone he came in contact with. He showed a genuine interest in the lives of people. He cared about them as human beings. When someone Snow knew had a personal crisis going on in their lives, he was there with a kind word and a warm embrace. Even while battling his own cancer, he had words of encouragement for those who may also be fighting the disease.

Tony Snow took on his cancer with a tremendous amount of courage and grace. His deep and abiding faith in God helped him to face his illness with a positive attitude and a spirit that lesser men could not muster.

Above and beyond all else, Tony Snow loved his family very much. Although he harbored no anger at having been dealt a bad hand, one which had taken the life of his mother when he was only 17, he regretted that he would not be there to watch his children grow into adulthood, and to help his wife raise them. Snow’s wife and children were everything to him. Their solace is knowing he treasured them and every moment he spent with them.

In just the span of a few weeks, we have lost two of the greatest journalists the profession has ever known. Tim Russert, and now Tony Snow.

Both are irreplaceable. Both will be sorely missed.

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