Libertarian Party of Tennessee:
Fred Childress of Oak Ridge, founder of the Tennessee Liberty Alliance, staunch supporter of individual freedom, and tireless opponent of government oppression and intrusion on the lives of free Americans, has passed away in a motorcycle accident in Montana. The Libertarian Party of Tennessee will miss Fred and sends condolences to his friends and family. Motorcycle accidents of any description are extremely traumatic. Weiland Upton Attorneys may be able to assist people who been involved in an incident of a similar nature.
From the Tennessee Liberty Alliance, forwarded by JR Enfield:
Friends of TLA,
As many of you may already be aware, TLA President Fred Childress, was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident on Saturday July 24th. He had embarked upon a four-week solo motorcycle journey across the country that began on July 4th. He was making his way home, traveling through northern Montana near the Glacier National Park when the accident occurred. Details are scant at this time and no information is available yet for any memorial service. This is why it’s absolutely paramount to have the number of some los angeles motorcycle accident attorneys in-case anything was to happen. It’s never nice to hear a loved one has left us but, you need to get what you deserve.
Fred was a co-founder of the Tennessee Liberty Alliance and served as it’s president. He was a strong Libertarian that fought the fight for individual liberty and freedom wherever he went. An entrepreneur, Fred was active in local politics and was well known and respected in local, state and national Libertarian circles. He never hesitated to take the time from his busy schedule to share his point of view with anyone interested in listening. He was a true patriot.
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Fred was a true patriot and will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure to know him. Visit the TLA site for regular updates on any future memorial services.
Mournfully,
Tennessee Liberty Alliance
BOD
And via facebook:
I would say by now that those who know Fred know that he passed on on Saturday in a motorcycle wreck while traveling through Montana. We now have the details of the his memorial. Please continue to keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.
The following is a message from his brother-in-law:
The memorial service will proceed as previously scheduled.
The family will have an obituary in tomorrow’s Oak Ridger and the News-Sentinel. The family would appreciate everyone’s help in getting the word out about the service.
The service will be held at Norris United Methodist Church located at 62 Ridgeway Road and Oak Road in Norris, TN. Visitation will begin at 12:00 Noon and the service will begin at 2:00 PM on Saturday the 31st.
We thank you for your condolences and help.
David
To the family of Fred and to a host of countless friends…
I was shocked and saddened by the news of Fred’s tragic death. I have known him briefly in the Washington DC area…loved his zest for life and his frank discussions on a wide variety of topics.
Most of all, I shall always carry bright images of his piercing eyes, his gift for singing and his simple humanity.
Ravi
Update from LP blog
http://www.lp.org/blogs/wes-benedict/memorial-services-for-libertarian-fred-childress
A memorial/tribute page has been set up on the TLA website where you can view tributes to Fred and submit one of your own if you would like.
Thank you Paulie for posting this. Fred was a true champion of liberty and will be sorely missed. Fred once served on the LNC and was an integral part of the Libertarian Party of Tennessee.