I loved the courage and decency of Jack Anderson. I never met him but admired his work. Also, my father had a personal story about him from an experience of seeing him in Ogden, Utah on leave from the military during World War II. You are lucky he was your father. A great and a good man.
JowoJune 19, 2021
Jack Anderson was a household name when I was growing up. It’s nice to hear it mentioned again.
K. B. HardingJune 18, 2021
He a fascinating man and I was honored to have gotten to know him. I buy every copy of his book, "Peace, War, and Politics : An Eyewitness Account" whenever I find one on Ebay.
Boanerges RubalcavaJune 18, 2021
There are many people in this world that can say that Jack Anderson was their friend, because, for sure he had may friends. Jack was my dear friend, and he was because I always knew that he loved me. I met him when I was living close to his home in Bethesda Maryland during the Nixon years; we were members of the Chevy Chase ward, and I being the younger, and the newcomer I needed friends in this new environment when with my family came to work in National Institutes of Health. On top of that, I was a foreigner, like many of my coworkers in NIH, and soon they, my coworkers found out that I was behaving differently like if I was already adapted sooner than them. What was the reason? Of course, the church and many of the people in the ward, but among them was Jack who always gave his unconditional friendship with a great deal of love. He always told me that I was very special, and I felt special due to this great loving man. We had many great discussions in the Presidential campaign with McGovern and Nixon, and he was very respectful, but at the same time gave the reasons the president must be surrounded by good people.
About the Vietnam war, he told me that those young men fighting the draft to avoid to be in the war, although he was sympathetic with them, he said that for sure that they had all the right to fight against that, but that there were laws and tribunals and the Constitution, and he said that if he would be one of them, he would fight with all his strength in the legal ways, but that if at the end he would not win the legal battle, he would go to Vietnam.
He helped many in many ways, and the way it put it when he told me that the family that was living in his farm he had in some place nearby, actually, they were helping him taking care of the place, when the real thing is that they did not have any other place to live.
I love Jack and Olivia, they were wonderful people, mainly because they loved people. I will never forget them. I will see you soon my dearest Jack.
Marilyn GoodworthJune 18, 2021
Thank you. Now I know why I read his columns regularly and learned.
Sarah HinzeJune 18, 2021
Years ago I had the great privilege to talk to Jack Anderson concerning my books and my mission as a writer. He gave me invaluable advice that became the core of my mission statement. He was a great man who took time for someone like me who was a budding writer and a bit of a dreamer. Thank you so much Jack for your kindness and wise counsel!
Daniel BakerJune 18, 2021
What a pleasant reflection. Way back before I became aware that there is more to religious significance than simple "being saved", I enjoyed his reasoned writing. Way back before good balanced discussion was destroyed by writing of simple divisive statements in memes. I cannot remember a single writing of his, I only remember that they were very reasoned and made me think through issues; whatever position he had, the reason was clear. Interesting that he could elaborate on both sides of an issue. We need more like that again. He joined the likes of Jim French and Lloyd Cooney - remember them???
Mtutuzeli NyokaJune 18, 2021
Thank you Tanya for your touching recollections of your dad. We salute our fathers for the many sacrifices they make for us their children.
Diane MortensenJune 18, 2021
What a loving tribute to your father. I didn't know him, but as a result of your article, I want to.
Harold RustJune 18, 2021
I remember attending a Church fireside in the Washington area when Jack was the speaker. Ten minutes into the intended start time and Jack was still not there. I was sitting on the side front aisle when suddenly the side door opened and Jack came in and sat beside me. He mumbled something like "They certainly didn't give good directions to this chapel!" He was not in a happy mood. However, when he went up to speak after being introduced, no one else there in the meeting would have guessed he was upset or angry; he just moved on into a very uplifting talk that inspired all those who were there.
Ken BergJune 18, 2021
Pres. Nixon and the Vietnam War are indelible memories from my teenage and young man years. I would have been drafted if I hadn't gone on my mission. Watergate and the beginning of the Vietnam pull-out happened during my mission. And Jack's column, I think, was published by the Deseret News, because I remember seeing it in that paper. Thanks, Tanya, for sharing those personal insights about your Dad.
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MelbaJune 19, 2021
I loved the courage and decency of Jack Anderson. I never met him but admired his work. Also, my father had a personal story about him from an experience of seeing him in Ogden, Utah on leave from the military during World War II. You are lucky he was your father. A great and a good man.
JowoJune 19, 2021
Jack Anderson was a household name when I was growing up. It’s nice to hear it mentioned again.
K. B. HardingJune 18, 2021
He a fascinating man and I was honored to have gotten to know him. I buy every copy of his book, "Peace, War, and Politics : An Eyewitness Account" whenever I find one on Ebay.
Boanerges RubalcavaJune 18, 2021
There are many people in this world that can say that Jack Anderson was their friend, because, for sure he had may friends. Jack was my dear friend, and he was because I always knew that he loved me. I met him when I was living close to his home in Bethesda Maryland during the Nixon years; we were members of the Chevy Chase ward, and I being the younger, and the newcomer I needed friends in this new environment when with my family came to work in National Institutes of Health. On top of that, I was a foreigner, like many of my coworkers in NIH, and soon they, my coworkers found out that I was behaving differently like if I was already adapted sooner than them. What was the reason? Of course, the church and many of the people in the ward, but among them was Jack who always gave his unconditional friendship with a great deal of love. He always told me that I was very special, and I felt special due to this great loving man. We had many great discussions in the Presidential campaign with McGovern and Nixon, and he was very respectful, but at the same time gave the reasons the president must be surrounded by good people. About the Vietnam war, he told me that those young men fighting the draft to avoid to be in the war, although he was sympathetic with them, he said that for sure that they had all the right to fight against that, but that there were laws and tribunals and the Constitution, and he said that if he would be one of them, he would fight with all his strength in the legal ways, but that if at the end he would not win the legal battle, he would go to Vietnam. He helped many in many ways, and the way it put it when he told me that the family that was living in his farm he had in some place nearby, actually, they were helping him taking care of the place, when the real thing is that they did not have any other place to live. I love Jack and Olivia, they were wonderful people, mainly because they loved people. I will never forget them. I will see you soon my dearest Jack.
Marilyn GoodworthJune 18, 2021
Thank you. Now I know why I read his columns regularly and learned.
Sarah HinzeJune 18, 2021
Years ago I had the great privilege to talk to Jack Anderson concerning my books and my mission as a writer. He gave me invaluable advice that became the core of my mission statement. He was a great man who took time for someone like me who was a budding writer and a bit of a dreamer. Thank you so much Jack for your kindness and wise counsel!
Daniel BakerJune 18, 2021
What a pleasant reflection. Way back before I became aware that there is more to religious significance than simple "being saved", I enjoyed his reasoned writing. Way back before good balanced discussion was destroyed by writing of simple divisive statements in memes. I cannot remember a single writing of his, I only remember that they were very reasoned and made me think through issues; whatever position he had, the reason was clear. Interesting that he could elaborate on both sides of an issue. We need more like that again. He joined the likes of Jim French and Lloyd Cooney - remember them???
Mtutuzeli NyokaJune 18, 2021
Thank you Tanya for your touching recollections of your dad. We salute our fathers for the many sacrifices they make for us their children.
Diane MortensenJune 18, 2021
What a loving tribute to your father. I didn't know him, but as a result of your article, I want to.
Harold RustJune 18, 2021
I remember attending a Church fireside in the Washington area when Jack was the speaker. Ten minutes into the intended start time and Jack was still not there. I was sitting on the side front aisle when suddenly the side door opened and Jack came in and sat beside me. He mumbled something like "They certainly didn't give good directions to this chapel!" He was not in a happy mood. However, when he went up to speak after being introduced, no one else there in the meeting would have guessed he was upset or angry; he just moved on into a very uplifting talk that inspired all those who were there.
Ken BergJune 18, 2021
Pres. Nixon and the Vietnam War are indelible memories from my teenage and young man years. I would have been drafted if I hadn't gone on my mission. Watergate and the beginning of the Vietnam pull-out happened during my mission. And Jack's column, I think, was published by the Deseret News, because I remember seeing it in that paper. Thanks, Tanya, for sharing those personal insights about your Dad.
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