Rest in Peace, Mr. Irvine

While looking around over at Lucianne.com, I just now found out about the passing of Reed Irvine. Here's a link to the original article. Mr. Irvine's contribution to the conservative movement can't be overstated. His hard work in exposing media bias provided the impetus, information, tools and inspiration for every conservative blogger in existence. Without the constant attention to media slavishness, stories like Rathergate might have gone unchallenged by conservatives resigned to whipping boy status.

Irvine kept us informed, curious and furious. Because of him, we are all now better able to watch the watchers. I can think of no greater contribution to the conservative cause.