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.”
May she rest in peace and rise in glory. May light eternal shine upon her.
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother.
I am so sorry for his loss. Godspeed. The world is worse with her passing.
Our prayers are with you and your family, Jonathan. Your mother brought much to you and your lives. And through her children and grandchildren we are blessed.
The minute our first child is born our priorities in live change. Our first thought is: what kind of parent I am going to be? Or, What if I fail at this, the most important endeavor of my life? Well, based on the life of Mr. Turley, it is quite obvious this lady raised her children well. She went to rest with the peace of mind and soul which are the exclusive property of those who have lived life well. Good job, mother. You earned your rest.
My most sincere condolences.
My sympathies go out to you and your family. Your mother must have taken great satisfaction witnessing you, your family, and your success. Her passing undoubtedly leaves a great void for you. May she rest in peace and may you in the coming days continue to hearken back to her obvious wise ways.
So sorry for your loss….I know she was a great impression on you. You were very blessed!
So sorry to hear it. 97. Long, good life. Best to her in this realm and all the others.
All my sympathy and condolences.
Among her many gifts to the world was Professor Turley himself. Well done, Madam Turley, and rest in peace.
My condolences. Let your memory of her give you comfort.
Deepest condolences for your loss.
JT was close to his Italian mom. It’s devastating to deal with her death by gratifying to consider her life well-lived. Ninety-Seven is a long shift. She deserves the sabbatical. Look forward to the reunion, JT. Condolences.
My sincere condolences and take all the time you need. Thank you for sharing her legacy with us.
So sorry for your loss. The photo of your Mom speaks to her love and devotion. May God comfort your heart and that of your family. God bless.
Our mothers dance with the Angels and sing with the Saints. May your most cherished memories find you in the quiet spaces of your days.
What a legacy for the Turley Family! May Our Lord seal every precious memory in your hearts! Patty Murphy, Mentor, Ohio
Dear Professor Turley. Grief is very hard but you can rest assured that your mother is now in the warm and loving hands of our wonderful God. May he soothe your heart with the many memories of the sacrifices of a loving and caring woman who brought you into this world. Thank you for standing in the breach to defend the things she taught you. When you are faced with diversity her memory will see you through. No doubt, with pride, she knows that you will stand strong.
Requiescat in pace
May the Lord Jesus Christ receive Angela Turley into his kingdom.
Rest in peace and godspeed!
antonio