Some readers have noticed the interruption in new postings on this blog and social media. Due to the passing of his mother, Angela Piazza Turley, 97, in Chicago, Professor Turley has been spending this time with his family. He expects to resume writing sometime this week.
Professor Turley dedicated his book, The Indispensable Right: Free Speech in an Age of Rage, to his mother who was a social worker and former president of Jane Addams Hull House in Chicago. In his dedication, he wrote “to my mother, Angela Piazza Turley, who taught me that life is an unyielding passionate pursuit of justice.”
Prayers and condolences, Professor Turley, to you and your family. It’s not easy to lose a parent but her presence here on earth yielded a treasure of knowledge and guidance and love too numerous to count.
My deepest condolences to you and your family.
I can only echo what others have said here. My deepest condolences Professor. Your mother can rest in peace with the knowledge that her son is bringing knowledge and wisdom to the nation.
My thoughts and prayers are with the Turley family. 🙏❤️🙏
How very fortunate you are to have had your mother in your life for so many years! May God watch over and comfort you and your family at this difficult time.
May Her Memory Be Eternal!
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A parent’s greatest wish and desire is to raise children who do the right things for the right reasons. As you say good-bye remember, you know, she knows.
Professor Turley, having lost my mother in 2008, I understand your loss. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Fond memories will keep her with you forever.🙏🏻
May God Bless her soul and the family she leaves behind.
Condolences. Losing a mom is tough. You reflect on all they have done without recompense.
Oh, you only get one mother my deepest sympathies to you, sir
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.
Mary Elizabeth Frye
My heartfelt condolences to Jonathan Turley. Given his very successful career and current station in life and society, his mother must have been a very strong positive influence (a nod here to the classic book, “Mothers, Leadership, and Success,” by Guy Odom). I have always admired how Jonathan writes and comports himself in public in the face of the challenges he faces in today’s society. There is no question that he reflects an extremely positive upbringing!
I am so sorry for your loss, Mr. Turley. You will never regret taking this time to spend with your Mother and the rest of your family.
Condolences. Most appreciative of the service you perform.
Dear Professor Turely,
I just heard of your Mother’s death, and I write to express my sympathy to you and your family. I can imagine how deeply you all feel her loss. As we, Jews, say, may her memory be for a blessing. I expect that describes her life and her good deeds as well.
Yours,
Donna Robinson Divine
That is sweet.
my condolences to the family.
My sincerest condolences to Prof. Turley and his family.
My condolences, sir.
Condolences to the Mr. Turley and his family. While 97 is a pretty good run for anyone, it is always difficult to lose a loved one.