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“My condolences to Jeff’s family and friends. There was no one like Jeff; no one can match his combination of experience, brilliant writing, wit...Read More »
1 of 41 | Posted by: Andy Weingartner - Chicago, IL

“I am so sad to hear that my old friend Jeff Huber has passed on. I had not seen Jeff in many years, but we corresponded after his military retirement...Read More »
2 of 41 | Posted by: Randy England - Jefferson City, MO

“A great loss to all, my condolences to his family. ”
3 of 41 | Posted by: Pat Huber - Rocklin, CA

“I'm so sorry to heard of Jeff's passing. My deepest sympathy to his family. ”
4 of 41 | Posted by: Patty Fidge - Renton, WA

“j...... when I look at the night sky, I'll think of us... I love you. k. ”
5 of 41 | Posted by: k.

“Please find some measure of comfort during this upsetting time: May you see God's light on the path ahead When the road you walk is dark May you...Read More »
6 of 41 | Posted by: rp stewart - Binghamton, NY

“Wow a sad lost:( ”
7 of 41 | Posted by: jo6pac - Tracy, CA

“I would like to add my sorrow at the death of a good man and a great writer. I am an Englishman who has been shamed and disgusted by the warmongering...Read More »
8 of 41 | Posted by: Mike Moore - Liverpool

“I am a socialist. I am proud of it and I don't apologize for it. I say this at the outset because despite the political gap between us Jeff's words...Read More »
9 of 41 | Posted by: Kurt Dunbar - Bellingham, WA

“I was extremely saddened to learn of the death of Jeff Huber. Altho I knew him only through his book, Bathtub Admirals, and his blogs, I have the...Read More »
10 of 41 | Posted by: Jack Shuck - Walnut Creek, CA

“RIP, Jeff Huber. Truth shall prevail. ”
11 of 41 | Posted by: Cyrus - VA

“He took it to them, a Smedley Butler of his times. We've always had too few, and now there's one less. ”
12 of 41 | Posted by: Ted - Greenville, SC

“Tuesday March 13, 2012 Jeff Huber: Your last chapter; not yet written... Bruce . ”
13 of 41 | Posted by: Bruce M. Forrester Jr - Bellbrook, OH

“Jeff, Thank you for making us howl with laughter at the grimmest truths. Rest well. ”
14 of 41 | Posted by: Max Hutchinson - Nashville, TN

“I live in Australia, and never met Jeff Huber except through his posts on antiwar.com. But I admired and respected him, and will miss him. The US and...Read More »
15 of 41 | Posted by: Alex Bell - Newstead

“I have been slightly numb since Monday, when I first heard of Jeff's passing. What can I say that could be of any comfort to the friends and family...Read More »
16 of 41 | Posted by: Edna Faulk Stoehr - San Francisco, CA

“I am grieving for the loss of a dear friend, even though I only saw him physically once, when I visited in 2009. Since we had discovered we were...Read More »
17 of 41 | Posted by: Gareth - Arlington, VA

“My best friend for many years, and an enormous influence in my life -- even in a few good ways! Jeff and I became friends and comedy-team partners...Read More »
18 of 41 | Posted by: John Larrabee - Valparaiso, IN

“Jeff was a gifted, gifted man - smart, perceptive, in the moment. And always challenging - challenging others, and, I think as well, himself. He was...Read More »
19 of 41 | Posted by: Greg Vinkler - Plainfield, NJ

“Farewell Jeff. Thank-you for your legacy of insight and humour. Whether tossing brickbats or bouquets your style was always impeccable, your delivery...Read More »
20 of 41 | Posted by: Carl Wagener - Fairfield, IA

“I'm going to miss you like Gilliard, Commander. You broke the mold and spoke truth to power like few in this country ever have. I hope one day...Read More »
21 of 41 | Posted by: William Agnew, OD - Matawan, NJ

“I am going to miss your lovely wit that took such ferocious bites out of the backsides of many a fool. Thank you Jeff. ”
22 of 41 | Posted by: Susie Dow - CA - ePluribus Media

“I knew Jeff Huber through his writing on the internet. He was a fine writer, with a sharp sense of humor and also a lot of knowledge, both of the US...Read More »
23 of 41 | Posted by: Fiona West - Arlington, VA

“We met about a half dozen years ago... yes, A Political Thing. We were in awe of our guest, Sen. Max Cleland. Seeing Jeff in awe.... well, if you...Read More »
24 of 41 | Posted by: Leslie Dwyer - Charlotte, NC

“Ah, Jeff. I cannot write a note of sadness. My memories are full of the appreciation for your writing and fullblown wit in expressing deeply held...Read More »
25 of 41 | Posted by: kfred - Brooklyn Park, MN

“This news is devastating. Jeff is a treasure. We wrote together, sang , laughed together, and groused about the state of the world in tandem. Our...Read More »
26 of 41 | Posted by: Denise E. Ford - Charlotte, NC

“I was a fellow kossack of Jeff's and knew him from the Daily Kos. Thank you, Jeff, for your exemplary service to our country and for all your fine...Read More »
27 of 41 | Posted by: Roberta Glas - Atlanta, GA

“Jeff...hard to know where to begin. We were "Nuggets" together for our first cruise aboard the USS Ranger in 1983. He quickly became an expert on the...Read More »
28 of 41 | Posted by: Roger Chapa - Coronado, CA

“Though never in Jeffry's inner-circle at Valpo, even a fellow actor has to admit his enormous talent and to mourn its passing. I have always had...Read More »
29 of 41 | Posted by: Leigh Gordon-Riley - McKinney, TX

“Jeff and I were in school together. We also did a production of 'Othello' together. I will remember his talent and humor and kindness. Later i...Read More »
30 of 41 | Posted by: Jay Patterson - New York, NY

“Jeff Huber was one of the first friends I made when I started my graduate work at Ohio University on my return from a stretch in the military. We...Read More »
31 of 41 | Posted by: Ken Bright - Ambridge, PA

“I met Jeff in 1973, he and I were in ...FORUM together and many, many shows and I followed him to Ohio Univ. After he joined the Navy, we lost touch...Read More »
32 of 41 | Posted by: Razz Jenkins - Des Plaines, IL

“I always remember Jeff, quiet, taciturn, he suffered no fools, the rock set jaw, but always something cooking under the surface. But a great presence...Read More »
33 of 41 | Posted by: Jerry Russo - St. Louis, MO

“Jeff Huber went graduate school at Ohio University to study acting. He was very talented and we were a little surprised he didn't come to NY to try...Read More »
34 of 41 | Posted by: Susan and Steve Massa - New York, NY

“I'm so sorry for his family's loss. Jeff was a fantastic human being and reading some of the memories above, brought it all back. Facebook...Read More »
35 of 41 | Posted by: Rebecca Erwin Spencer - CA

“So many memories, so little space. I had the honor of commanding VAW-124 with Jefe - Zen as Condo Capalbo named him - as my XO. I wish I had a...Read More »
36 of 41 | Posted by: Paul Grossgold - Camarillo, CA

“Farewell Jefe, you will be deeply missed by so many. Your intelligence and wit were without bound. Thank you for all of the help over the years...Read More »
37 of 41 | Posted by: Keith Schaffler - San Diego, CA

“The world lost a little luster having heard of Jeff's (El Jefe) passing. Those who got to know the man behind the intensity and passion knew they...Read More »
38 of 41 | Posted by: Jeff & Deb Cila - Santee, SC

“We have many wonderful memories of when Jeff and Vince worked together on the Air Wing staff in Lemoore, CA. Our sons were little then and insisted...Read More »
39 of 41 | Posted by: Vincent and Colleen Shahayda - VA

“Dear Ones, We are shocked and deeply saddened by his passing. We have been friends for about 5 years. I grew cucumbers in the front yard and he...Read More »
40 of 41 | Posted by: Bette& Paul Schember - VA

“Rest in peace, my good neighbor. ”
41 of 41 | Posted by: Andrew Chisholm - Virginia Beach, VA


Jeffry Lyle Huber, 57, died Jan. 24, 2012, in his home. No services are planned at this time. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.