Judicial Watch wishes to express its condolences to the family of Barbara Olson, lawyer, political commentator, author, true patriot, and friend. Mrs. Olson was tragically lost on the hijacked American Airlines flight that bombed the Pentagon on
September 11.
The reports of Mrs. Olson's heroic phone calls of assistance from the hijacked plane are of no surprise to us. Throughout her life, Mrs. Olson demonstrated a fearless resolve when protecting the interests of her fellow Americans.
She will be sorely missed not only by the Directors and Staff of Judicial Watch, but by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. She was a warm, energetic person and an articulate spokesperson for conservative values and principles. We are proud to have known her.
Mrs. Olson was en route to Los Angeles where she would have met JW President Tom Fitton for the taping of ABC's Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher. Mr. Fitton's flight, which was scheduled to leave from Dulles Airport in Virginia at 9:10 a.m., was grounded at the last minute.