Quincy, Illinois, Tea Party activist Chip Gerdes passed away early this morning after suffering a heart attack. He leaves behind a wife and daughter.<\/p>\n\n\n
Prayers for a great man and his family: danaloeschradio.com\/prayers-for-a-…<\/a> #rolltide<\/a><\/p>\n — Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) May 6, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n Tea Partyers across the Twittersphere are mourning his untimely death and paying their respects to their friend and fellow happy warrior:<\/p>\n\n\n If you knew Chip, I am joining you in mourning our great loss and that of his wife and family. This is devastating. #RIP<\/a> @tookiew<\/a><\/p>\n — Chris Loesch (@ChrisLoesch) May 6, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n Yes, the news is true. We’ve lost our good friend Chip today. Please keep his wife & child in your thoughts. I love you always, @tookiew<\/a>.<\/p>\n — Mandy Nagy (@Liberty_Chick) May 6, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n The comedic stylings of @tookiew<\/a> made my CPACing this year extra enjoyable.Prayers to his family and loved ones for their loss.<\/p>\n — sarah (@mamaswati) May 6, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n Friend of the film @tookiew<\/a> aka Chip Gerdes passed away this morning. Condolences to his family and friends.<\/p>\n — Hating Breitbart (@HatingBreitbart) May 6, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n I didn’t know @tookiew<\/a>but damn. RIP and prayers to his friends and family. Tweeting one day; gone the next. Life is too damn short.<\/p>\n — LilMissBourbonBroad (@LilMissRightie) May 6, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n Eternal rest grant to @tookiew<\/a> Lord. Peace to his family and. Friends<\/p>\n — Bill Hennessy (@whennessy) May 6, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n @tookiew<\/a> I will miss you.Prayers for your family.May God keep you.<\/p>\n — Super Abe (@SuperAbe2014) May 6, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n Saddened by the news that the always enthusiastic and relentless Chip Gerdes, @tookiew<\/a> has passed away this morning.<\/p>\n — Allison Worsham (@allison_worsham) May 6, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n @chrisloesch<\/a> @dloesch<\/a> @tookiew<\/a> This LSU fan salutes a great American and Bama fan. #SECfamilyties<\/a> – prayers to his family.<\/p>\n — jerie shirley black (@jerieblack) May 6, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n @tookiew<\/a> I will miss you…I will scream #RollTide<\/a> extra loud for you..prayers for your wife and beloved child<\/p>\n — Katie O’Malley (@katieomalley) May 6, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n A patriot among us has passed. God bless @tookiew<\/a>.and prayers for his family. #RIP<\/a><\/p>\n — Joe the Patriotic (@joethepatriotic) May 6, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n I’m so sorry to hear about @tookiew<\/a> … Heartfelt condolences and prayers to his family <3<\/p>\n — christinakb (@christinakb) May 6, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n Such sad news. Prayers to @tookiew<\/a>‘s family. God bless them and keep them.<\/p>\n — Kimberly C(@conkc2) May 6, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n So sad to hear of the passing of @tookiew<\/a>. Prayers for his family.<\/p>\n — David Bossie (@David_Bossie) May 6, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n Man, @tookiew<\/a>. That guy loved life and what he did and had more fun living it than most people ever will. RIP<\/p>\n — Derek Hunter (@derekahunter) May 6, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n So many great memories with @tookiew<\/a>. Trying to wrap my head around the fact that he’s gone.<\/p>\n — Brittany Cohan (@bccohan) May 6, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n @tonykatz<\/a> Truly sad. @tookiew<\/a> was beloved. Most people never heard of Chip, because he insisted on anonymity. R.I.P. @hatingbreitbart<\/a><\/p>\n — Robert Stacy McCain (@rsmccain) May 6, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n Sad to hear highly-regarded conservative activist @tookiew<\/a> (Chip Gerdes) passed away this morning.<\/p>\n — Steven Ertelt (@StevenErtelt) May 6, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n Sad to hear of @tookiew<\/a>‘s passing. Colorful politico who used to call me up to talk Bama football. #RollTide<\/a><\/p>\n — Alex Pappas (@AlexPappas) May 6, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n Oh gosh – Just saw the tweets about @tookiew<\/a> – I don’t even know what to say….. #Heartbroken<\/a> #RIPChip<\/a> =(<\/p>\n — Susie Moore (@SmoosieQ) May 6, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n\n\n Prayers for @tookiew<\/a>‘s family and friends. “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18<\/p>\n — Amy Lutz (@amylutz4) May 6, 2013<\/a><\/p>\n \n Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones. May he rest in peace.<\/p> Read more: http:\/\/twitchy.com\/2013\/05\/06\/rip-friends-activists-mourn-the-loss-of-tea-party-champion-chip-gerdes\/<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" http:\/\/twitter.com\/#!\/DLoesch\/status\/331431651550851072 Quincy, Illinois, Tea Party activist Chip Gerdes passed away early this morning after suffering a heart attack. He leaves behind a wife and daughter. 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