Tweeters from all walks of life are mourning the loss of counter-terrorism novelist and conservative icon Vince Flynn. The author of the Mitch Rapp novel series lost his battle with prostate cancer at the age of 47. Especially hard hit was Flynn’s fellow thriller author, Brad Thor.
https://twitter.com/BradThor/status/347378968766345217
https://twitter.com/BradThor/status/347398545302773760
A quick scan of Twitter makes it clear just how many people were touched by Flynn’s pen.
Setting up a display to honor Vince Flynn who passed away today. Do you have a favorite Vince Flynn book? http://t.co/glWcuckWDU
— Pekin Public Library (@pekinlibrary) June 20, 2013
R.I.P. RT @AndrewLawton Bestselling thriller author Vince Flynn dies at 47 http://t.co/EkhHOtCyIJ
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) June 19, 2013
We will miss our dear friend Vince Flynn. He always made us laugh. Please keep his family in your thoughts and… http://t.co/t6xva2rFCn
— Daniel Silva (@danielsilvabook) June 19, 2013
Really sad – the passing of one of the really good ones. Author Vince Flynn Reportedly Dead at 47 http://t.co/qsUVURX7Pn
— Andrew Klavan (@andrewklavan) June 19, 2013
Glenn Beck's Emotional Tribute To Friend And Author Vince Flynn, Dead at…: http://t.co/NRGhxdgAfr via @youtube
— JC Allen (@jc6594) June 20, 2013
I met Vince Flynn one time and spent a little time with him and he was extremely gracious, humble and a great patriot. #RIP
— David Limbaugh (@DavidLimbaugh) June 19, 2013
Rest in Peace, Vince. You are missed. Prayers for your family. http://t.co/j3QwRgD0li
— BILL HEMMER (@BillHemmer) June 19, 2013
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I had the great pleasure of meeting Vince last year. Tragic loss. http://t.co/b9pR3xHcjz #RIPVinceFlynn
— S.E. Cupp (@secupp) June 19, 2013
thank you, @bradthor, for what you just said about vince flynn on the show. don't think I could have said it any better. rip, vince. #hewitt
— Duane Patterson (@Radioblogger) June 19, 2013
with my deepest sorrow I regret to announce the passing of our beloved author Vince Flynn today, He was 47. http://t.co/HCyWU8LiEl
— Mitch Rapp (@MitchRapp) June 19, 2013
Rest in peace Vince Flynn, I will miss you very, very much. My favorite author.
— Rick Wallis (@jrw1972) June 20, 2013
RIP Vince Flynn. A man who lived life to the fullest.Words do not cover who Vince was and words were his forte.
— Richard L Halferty (@DickHalferty) June 20, 2013
Please remember author Vince Flynn '88 in your prayers. He was profiled in St. Thomas magazine in 2006: http://t.co/4ggMjryXCW
— University of St. Thomas (@UofStThomasMN) June 19, 2013
RIP Vince Flynn. Remarkable author, loving Dad and husband, great all-around person. So, so sad. Just 47 years old. Tragic.
— Michele Tafoya (@Michele_Tafoya) June 19, 2013
Rush Limbaugh's tribute to Vince Flynn is really worth the read. RIP. http://t.co/kqFbIpsip4
— Dan McLaughlin (@baseballcrank) June 19, 2013
R.I.P. Vince Flynn, one of my favorite authors, known for the Mitch Rapp spy thrillers and a key consultant for TV's "24". Too young. Cancer
— Russ Weber (@wilrus88) June 20, 2013
Spent a lot of time reading #VinceFlynn, even more watching Sopranos. That's a lot of talent, gone just like that. What a tough GD day
— Gerry Callahan (@GerryCallahan) June 20, 2013
I Just Learned That One Of My Favorite Authors Vince Flynn Has Also Passed Today Succumbing To Prostate Cancer. RIP Vince! ?
— I Yam What I Yam (@Nvr4Get91101) June 19, 2013
Sad to think I just read my last Mitch Rapp novel. Loved the writings of Vince Flynn.
— Rebekah Gregory (@bekgregory) June 20, 2013
Rest in peace, Mr. Flynn, and if they have Twitter in heaven, take a look at how many people loved your work.
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