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.”
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. She sounds like a wonderful woman.
So very sad… We’re all so sad and sorry that you have lost your Mother Professor, please accept our conductance.
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Professor Turley, Your mother, a nurturing and warm spirit, will be with you always. May this knowing provide moments of serenity in coming days.
May she rest in peace. My condolences to the Turley and Piazza families.
Peace to you and your family as you celebrate your Mother’s long, well-lived life.
Dear Professor Turley: Your mother must have been an amazing woman, who I know was very proud of you. As you gather with your family, I know you will be remembering all the special times you spent with her, and each other. I am always comforted that even shortly after a loved one passes, we are able to smile as we recall memories of them. The photo of your mother with the baby is just precious; the love in her face shines through. God bless you and your family.
Heartfelt condolences to Prof Turley and family.
It seems the passing of Turley’s mother has done the near-impossible .. . united this disparate blog in an outpouring of sympathy and love.
*a fitting tribute.
And then Dennis the Skunk arrived to foul up the blog…
Condolences, professor. Peace & comfort to you & your family. 🙏 God bless.
May the peace of Christ be with you and your family.
God Bless the Turley Family.
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Walk Around Heaven
by Cassietta George
Every day will be Sunday, my Lord
Sabbath will have no end
And we’ll do nothing but sing and praise Him
Then He’ll say well done
And my race, my race will be won
And I’ll walk around, walk around heaven all day.
So sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. Condolences in a very difficult time.
My deepest condolences to you and your family, professor. May she rest in peace in the arms of the lord
Condolences and prayers for Professor Turley and family. May she rest in peace in our Fathers Heavenly Kingdom.
Revelation 21:4
“And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.”
-Oddball
From your writings, it’s clear you have a wonderful family-and Im sure your Mother had a big part in making this a wonderful home. Thank you Professor for what you do- Im praying for you in this time
My condolences and prayers are lifted up for you and your family Professor Turley.
Condolences and prayers for the family.
Most since condolences, Professor T. Your Mom and all of you who mourn her passing will be in my prayers. She has just gone on ahead of you to check out the next dwelling. We’ll all meet her some day.
Silences can speak more than words. The loss of a mother, especially one whose values live on in you, is such a silence. May her memory remain a light that softens grief and reminds you of what remains.
Many condolences, Professor Turley. May God’s Grace rest your hearts: Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted (Matthew 5:4).
The Morning breeze finds you. Losing her has taught you. It’s just another lonesome day.
God Bless, Jonathan Turley and family. Danley and Linda Wolfe, Lewis Center, OH