Christopher Hitchens Tribute (The SMILE) RIP 1949-2011

[InformationMinister]

I miss you so badly Chris, while I know you can't hear nor see me.....I miss you and I'm not alone......I say this with tears freely flowing because I miss you as such :'[ You changed my life and i'm thankful sir! Thank you Chris and you're family!

[jtropeano]

Who picked the song in this video? Guess no one realizes it's got religious lyrics.

[crapfacejoe]

Pussy music

[Scienceoverreligion]

when the day comes that religion is eliminated and the delusion is gone we can all look back and remember the great minds who opposed the global religious being hitchens dawkins stenger hawkings and so many more who paved the way for us to take over in the future. We will all look back and thank these great men who were outcasts at the time of religious b.s.

[FreddyFuFu]

He claimed the right to ridicule Religion for all of us! A true liberator.

[iBeep2009]

if he's actually being 'judged by god', i reckon 10/10 for debunking the ghastly religions

[iBeep2009]

i'd still give him one , even though he's dead -gorgeous!

[xxxMarzikinnsxxx]

@iBeep2009

TRUE.

[mzyzer19]

it's a shame to play lame music when Hitchens is speaking.

[goldbluntz]

says audio's fixed but I'm still hearing the goo goo dolls!?

[thescorpionking2020]

hitchens was such a great man will forever miss him,but he will be alive through youtube

[comedylaff]

@thescorpionking2020 As a fellow Christian, I must correct you. Read Revelations: He is "sleep" until Jesus returns for our judgement.

[Wassouf10]

Sorry all fans but now he is paying for his sins.

[pololopo23]

@Wassouf10 That´s just white noise to any person who can think for them self.

[goldbluntz]

@Wassouf10 I'm sorry you still think that

[rightnearthebeachboy]

@Wassouf10 if there's a god, he's owning him in a debate on the existence of god

[Ragnarblackmane12]

Wow. I'm pretty young and too late I discovered a light in this darkened world. Who can replace such a man?

[BringAShovel]

@Ragnarblackmane12 We all can. Enjoy your life, strive for understanding and logic, and don't give a damn what anyone else thinks about it. There's still plenty more stuff to be done and Hitch simply started us off. The countless number of people he has inspired will be here to carry the torch. :)

[MrWiz357]

He'd hate this imo.

[richo61]

@MrWiz357

I agree - he wasn't one for mawkish sentimentality - or hero worship.

He would say "Don't be a fan."

[marydwyer14119]

@MrWiz357  He'd love it.

[hill9868]

A lovely eulogy. Well done.

[elfootman]

this video makes me incredibly sad... amazing work

[pololopo23]

Laughed and cried(that´s the best way, you all know it) through the whole video. Thank you, sir/madame for making this video. This man was truly a remarkable person who with Dawkins, Harris and the whole Youtube atheist community changed me as a person to something so much better as a human being. See you in the stars( the ones in future), Christopher!

[canewlife]

great work



[talover403]

Christopher Hitchens is too good for heaven and too much of a rebel for hell. Nothing can contain this man, not even his own death which will be felt for years to come.

[DancinDane]

@talover403 "Too good for Heaven and too much of a rebel for Hell" - So well said! :)

[cavinpatch]

:' (

[spaarky13]

As Bill Hicks might've said: 'The stocks in JWBL will treble over the coming months.'

[tcrb2]

"A mind similar to my own, but enormously more powerful, more systematic, less fear-ridden" from '1984'. Hitch spoke of Einstein as being the first to truly unify Intellect with Belief. Hitch I think is the first to unify both of these with something else - Personality. This outpouring of affection for him comes because to have listened to him was to have known him - to be engaged on a very human level, and in his words recognise yourself.

[sheri226]

Excellent video, great work.

[KnowledgeMasterThe]

I was feeling bummed out about losing Mr Hitchens, so i decided to watch a few videos of him. After bouncing from video to video, I found this one. I'm writing this as a 30 year old man with tears running down my face. Christopher Hitchens was one of my favorite people on this planet.

Sadly, we can't live forever.....but Hitch made amazing use of his time on earth.

If i can become half the man that he was, i'll die happy.

Rest in peace, Mr Hitchens...

I already miss you tremendously.

[MrAJF1990]

words can't express how much I miss this man... fuck

[eqsmooth]

He's smiling because he has always been the smartest man in the room.

[Scienceoverreligion]

RIP my hero christopher hitchens......you opened my eyes to rational thinking and the fact you refused to convert on your deathbed speaks volumes to all of us. you were an inspiring man and i will never forget you!

[blessedfrog]

Love the infinity ! His contributions will live on.

[blessedfrog]

If there is a GOD - I am quite certain that that God welcomed Christopher with open arms -

for his ingenius contributions to human thinking - for getting in the ring and getting muddied -

for examining it all - and not just sheepishly going. R along with what powerful men dictate

I'll miss CH's insicive sussing out of it all

[mroldschoolhiphop1]

i love the fact that you made this before he died.

[3xAmigosProductions]

@soldierofdec Fuck you, Piece of shit

[mroldschoolhiphop1]

for christians christmas came early this year.

[shamayaify]

@mroldschoolhiphop1 Your redundant simple minded remark is proof that religion is man made, and so you make Hitchens case all the more better.

[mroldschoolhiphop1]

@shamayaify yeah i know, i'm all in favour of that.

[spaarky13]

@mroldschoolhiphop1 that is not a very christian thing to say and i suggest you re-examine the tenets of your faith. Happy St. Stephen's Day.

[mroldschoolhiphop1]

hitchens completely changed my life. R.I.P

[xchampbearx]

Beautiful tribute to a beautiful man.

[Nemesis0300]

R.I.P. my hero.

[Shwah1711]

This bloke genuinely changed my life. Very sad. I will miss him.

[InformationMinister]

Damnit I can't stop the fuckingh tears, one less voice of reason, our world is poorer now. :'(

[LaVraiVerite]

@InformationMinister - I was emailing my girlfriend and telling her how silly I feel today, crying all day on and off over the loss of a man I've never met. It's so nice to see so many others doing the same. I do feel that I know him, having read so many of his works, having seen hundreds of interviews and debates. Thank you for expressing your sincere feelings too.

[sksen]

Thanks for your efforts on the video.

A light in the world has gone out tonight...

[simonpjhall]

Great video. Genuinely very upsetting.

[cmatise1]

We have lost a mentor, adviser, a friend, a voice. He will be missed greatly.

[BlameRepublicans]

FUCK YOU CANCER.

[DANimalicious]

Christopher Hitchens & his words live on through his extremely direct and unambiguous words. He has my gratitude and respect as a man not afraid to take an unpopular position and HAMMER IT WITH HIS HIGH INTELLECT. I love how he responds to the "fat-ass chain smoking drinking contrarian.." with "I don't see what's wrong with that"!!! gotta love it!

Future society will see him as ahead of his time.

[patient0Studios]

Thank You Christopher Hitchens, tonight I'm opening a bottle of Johnny Walker Black Label and going to toast to your memory!

[MrMetallidude]

"Like" this comment if watching this video made you cry. It made me cry... Love you, Hitchens.

[JahJah920]

Thank you, Hitchens

[Aodanful]

He was some man, for one man!

[ratioexmachina]

Christopher Hitchens passed away. You will be missed.

[lovesXtoXspoog]

I never did understand how people can cry for someone they've never met. But now I know. I really only got the 5 minute mark of this video before I could just feel that dreaded lump in my throut. Through his words, you really felt like you knew him.

[werewolfmanjackal]

R.I.P. my friend!

[praveen8oceanic]

We will miss you Christopher! My true hero! A true champion of freedom!

[muffinma79]

Fuck.

[Thales880]

He died December 15, 2011. I came to watch this video as soon as I found out. Hitchens is a legend, and he changed the lives of countless people, including mine. We will miss you Christopher Hitchens. Thank you for your great contributions. My condolences to his family.

[muffinma79]

@Thales880 True that brotha man his message stays with us!!

[threckulator]

The Man.

[Thales880]

By far one of the greatest minds in the modern world. Thank you Mr. Hitchens.

[karlawachsmann]

Hitch, I love you so much... I know that I repeat myself, but I write what I feel. You are a great human being and my personal hero with Thomas Paine, Voltaire, Sagan and Dawkins. But you are my No 1 :) Even if you leave us, (I hope not soon) you will be forever in my heart. I wish you speedy recovery. I think of you every minute of my life. CANCER, let him live, he has much to do for mankind. KISSSSSSSSSSSSSSSessss for HITCH. Karla

[iamthe3rd]

what is the part at 3:39 from

[caroljloomis]

Thank you. What a beautiful video!

[Tracy8509]

I am originally from China and Youtube is banned there.Now am living in UK and i think the best thing that came out of my UK experience is that i got to know this great great man and and as it is mentioned in another comment he definitely represents the ultimate power of education .He is an inspiration to me and i believe for many others.Get well Mr Hitchens!

[hldemi]

Does He say : johnnie walker black ?

[TsukuYUMMYru]

I love this video, it makes me teary every time. I hope with all my heart he can beat this cancer. I can't think of anything more depressing than a world without the Hitchslap :( All my love to you, Mr Hitchens, thank you for your honesty and humanity. Keep fighting!

[KillTheStranger]

Seems a bit previous to me......but if Mr. Hitchens watches this I hope he's suitably touched

[BlameRepublicans]

Hitchens is refreshing b/c he's a powerhouse person who really gives a shit. Typically people with his brains and ability just chase money, and make excuses for the status quo.

[ChristopherHitchslap]

@darkillity Coldplay - Fix You and Goo Goo Dolls - Better Days

[Nemesis0300]

I would sell my life for his in a heartbeat if I could. The world needs him more than anyone I can think of. Please, live. Please.

Long live Christopher Hitchens; he will always be in my heart - in all of our hearts.

:(

[usazar]

@Nemesis0300 Sadly he has passed.... he will be in our hearts surely but lets also keep him in our brains(so to speak) he gave us enough material to kick nonsense where it hurts most...

[Bandnot01]

Beautifully done but I think a tribute is a little premature. The John Stewart appearance is heartbreaking knowing what we know now. I hope that he comes through this, we need good men on this planet.

[SanityIsSuchADrag]

Get well Christopher! We love you!

[MsBeritos]

we love you Hitchens.

[panther451]

Thank you, Hitch. Thank you.

[entwood]

1949 to Infinity and beyond! ;)

[mironowak]

Christopher Hitchens represents the ultimate power of education/erudition...

Listen to this man, young testosterone driven boys...intellect can be sexy...

[MrRerand]

Not enough Hitch in the tribute, too much Coldplay.... which is to say that Coldplay appears at all. Why would anyone think that song works in this context? Because Hitchens is warm, cuddly and prone to sappy pouts of sentimentalism? That must be it. Come on, change the music.

[LCXXXSR]

Beautiful and Powerful stuff. The legacy of Sir Hitchens will always be grand, especially in the mind of those who knew him well through his works. Not over till its over. :)