After his passing, tributes to David Horowitz have poured in from prominent figures across the conservative movement including Mark Levin, Lee Smith, Charlie Kirk, Louie Gohmert, Caroline Glick, Larry Schweikart and Ambassador Huckabee, but also from people also wrote to us and left comments about how David changed their lives.
I included some of the many comments about his influence on those whom him that were left on the articles discussing his passing.
“I was watching TV in the ’90’s and saw David speaking, though I didn’t know who he was at the time.. He made total sense and it totally transformed my thinking. I eventually joined the David Horowitz Freedom Center Board of Directors. I got to know David and countless heroes of the right that he showcased at his Restoration Weekends. He was a true fighter. He said the DHFC was not a think tank, but a battle tank. RIP, David.” Larry Post
“David and Peter gave me my first job out of the university more than 30 years ago. I owe them an immense debt for setting me on my career. What a loss! Rest in peace, David . . . you did the world a great deal of good,” Ben Boychuk
“I met David when he spoke to a small group at the University of Montana, Missoula. 1990’s. Like everyone else who met him or heard him speak, he changed my thinking and approach to certain topics. David, your spirit will help us stay strong.” Elena G
“I am proud to have written, on publication of David’s “Radical Son” that it is “the first great autobiography of his generation.” Today I can say, it is yet to be equalled.” George Gilder
“David led me into the light years ago. Although I never met him, his books and articles led the way long before the current batch of conservative commentators came on the scene. RIP good friend.” Richard Waite
“What a remarkable man and life. I was blessed to have met him once in KC, MO shortly after 9-11. He and Peter’s book, ‘Destructive Generation’ changed the way I saw the world and history forever.”
Javier Roman
“He was one of my earliest teachers and heroes. His book “Radical Son” opened up my eyes and was the beginning of my ‘education’.” Dani
“He changed my life. I met him as a radical leftie in Berkeley when we were organizing peace marches. and he was just about to start Ramparts. Later in 1980 after being introduced by some business people to my great love and patriotism for America I was a able to follow David and have benefited from his insights over the years and I especially cheer for the good use of his life in leaving such a hugely functional legacy to carry the message forth!!” Mary Lou Freeman
“I read Radical Son right after 9-11. That was when I had my conversion from mindless democrat to Reagan style Republican. Within six months I was a full blown conservative.” Intrepid
“I was lucky to have a conversation with Mary Matalin many years ago, and she suggested that I could like reading Radical Son. I’ve been among David’s disciples ever since. He is one of my greatest heroes in my life. “Courage” and “Resolute” come to mind… and his case, I would even use the term “Conviction” — because he’s seen it both ways.” Bobby
“What a loss to the world. His writings and lectures have been instrumental in clarifying my political awakening from a progressive world view to one that is more rooted in reality. Back in the day I was a faithful reader of Ramparts. When I encountered Second Thoughts by Peter Collier and David Horowitz, perhaps in 1990, their own journeys left a strong impression on me. I’ve been a regular consumer of Front Page Mag since its inception, even in the last few years when David’s input dwindled considerably. Even though I never met him in person, the clarity of his thinking and the compassion in his soul always created me a connection that now feels like I’ve lost a friend. Rest in peace, David.” Michael Mulwader
“His *Second Thoughts” changed the whole game. His narratives of his family’s political history opened countless eyes.” Alan Kors
“It was an long-ago friend who turned me on to FrontPage Mag in the early 2000’s. I was helped along reading David’s work there and through his many books. AM talk radio brought voice to Mr. Horowitz and helped me find my voice. I am saddened for his passing BUT, eternally grateful for his courage.” Bon Hagar
“I learned a lot over the years reading David’s articles, and watching his TV interviews, and speeches. Yes, for Conservatives, he made fighting secular-progressives, & socialism fashionable. This taught us how to win. This played directly into what Trump has done with the MAGA movement we are witnessing today.” Verneoz
“He was the most informed person I have ever known. I loved him, worshiped him and he filled my heart since the day I walked into his office off Bancroft way in Berkeley, to sell him some window blinds. What a very fine man, human being,…with soul.”
Jeff Dunning
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