Olbermann: In lieu of flowers .... donations to the National Association of Free Clinics

[Tx4obama]

As announced by Lawrence O'Donnell on MSNBC's Countdown this evening....

'Theodore C. Olbermann, 1929-2010'
"In lieu of flowers the family is encouraging donations to the National Association of Free Clinics." – Keith Olbermann

Here's the link for the 'National Association of Free Clincs below taken from the MichaelMoore.com website:

https://npo.networkforgood.org/Donate/Donate.aspx?npoSubscriptionId=1000863

p.s. Michael Moore presented a personal check donation to O'Donnell on the show for the National Association of Free Clinics.

[virgogal]

1. Donations in lieu of flowers is quite common.

[jtrockville]

2. I couldn't contribute much, but every little bit helps.

NAFC is a good cause. My sympathies to the Olbermanns.

[Bozita]

3. Looked to me like Lawrence's eyes opened w-i-d-e when perusing MM's check.

[usregimechange]

4. Wonder how much it was?

[OhioBlue]

5. me too. I thought he got a little choked up. n/t

[havocmom]

7. and the usually unflappable Lawrence seem to genuinely be having trouble with a lump in his throat

Interesting response. He is normally so poker faced.

[FourScore]

6. K&R

[one_voice]

8. Condolences to the Olbermann family.

Very classy of Keith to think of other's hardships during his time of sorrow.

[mimitabby]

9. my stepfather died yesterday

We donated to the National Association of Free Clinics too; in Theodore Olbermann's name. It's been a bit strange how our family's life has been paralleling Keith's. And they both ended it on the ides of March!

[chill_wind]

10. So much loss for Keith Olbermann in such a relatively short time.

It's so sad to contemplate the losses of both his parents so quickly together.
That's a lot of life changing loss, grief, and need for coping and healing.
A lot to get through, no matter how prepared we believe we are, and I pray he takes all the time he
needs for his personal grief.

His parents had to be two very remarkable people, because K.O certainly is a rare and remarkable man
in his chosen profession. I admire his voice, courage and integrity on the issues immensely.