Tony Snow’s death packed a particularly hard punch to my gut this week. Because during the past year, Tony had been warmly and graciously corresponding with my precious wife Denise, who had also been battling cancer. When Tony found out about her diagnosis, he asked for her email address so they could exchange words of inspiration and advice. They did. And she relished every word. Here was my wife, a frustratingly liberal-leaning woman and wife of a conservative radio host, sharing a bond with a fellow cancer fighter, one of the giants of conservatism. It was proof that a life-threatening disease is the great equalizer, a reminder that there are more important things than Democrats and Republicans. Denise loved Tony. She admired his faith, his optimism, and his “live-for-the-moment” approach to life. I imagine right about now, they are arguing politics face-to-face. Because my beloved died almost two weeks ago.

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Mike Gallagher :: Townhall.com :: Good-bye to Tony Snow and Denise Gallagher

If you have a few minutes to spare, take the time to read this article.  Mike Gallagher recounts his own wife’s struggle with cancer in light of Tony Snow’s recent passing.  I was moved to tears.