Burton Samuel Blumert, one of liberty’s great benefactors, died at age 80 on the morning of March 30, 2009, after a long battle with cancer. He would deny it, but his name deserves to go down in history as a person who served as a champion of freedom during his long life.
He was founder and manager of Camino Coins and president of the Center for Libertarian Studies; He served faithfully as chairman of the Mises Institute, succeeding Margit von Mises in that post. He was a dear friend of Murray Rothbard’s. Indeed, in the darkest days, he made the difference. FULL ARTICLE
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I am much saddened by this news. Fortunately, the sadness will be brief compared to the gladness in my heart for having known and admired Burt for several years. I will continue to carry the first ounce of gold I purchased from Camino wherever I go – especially now that it carries more meaning. Thank you, Burt.
Rest in peace. It’s always sad to see a good man go. To my regret I’ve never met Burt, but I’ve seen what he’s done for the cause of Liberty. Here was a real mensch. You were a diamond in the rough, a needle in the haystack, and you will be sorely missed!
Very sad. Over the years, Mr. Blumert contributed so much to sustain and advance Austrian Economics and Libertarianism. He deserves our gratitude and admiration, and will be missed immensely.
May he rest in peace.
I didn’t know Mr. Blumert personally, but I’m very grateful for what he has done for the cause of liberty. After reading Mr. Rockwell’s words one thing struck me: Mr. Blumert lived a great life!
Burt was one of the nicest, most sincere and dedicated champions of liberty I have ever met. When he talked about the necessity of supporting the cause of freedom, there was a note of the deepest conviction. It was no intellectual exercise to Burt.
I had the great good fortune to meet Burt on several occasions. He was indeed a great defender of liberty, and he will be missed.
I bought my first three gold coins from Mr. Blumert. He was an absolute gentleman to do business with, and I had the honor of meeting him at the Mises Institute anniversary in New York.
God bless him.
So sorry to hear of BLurton’s passing – he was a true friend of liberty.
Bob Stewart.
We are tempted when visited by death to despair that a life is no more. Of course he will be missed as is natural. However we should not be so drowned in sorrow to forget that great men never truly die. Their actions have changed our world forever and will be felt as long as there are men to feel them. He held the Torch high and it burned with endless resolve. So, instead I pay tribute and my humblest gratitude that such a life has been – that even though many of his admirers such as myself never met him, his life has graced us all and enriched our own, likely beyond our knowing. Rest now, peaceful warrior.
Dear Burt,
Carry the spirit of the gold standard with you in all the worlds of God!
Fondly,
Bruce
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