The term “whistleblower” is thrown around a lot these days, but Philip Haney was a man who actually exemplified it, coming forward with vital information that made a real difference despite the personal cost.

I was proud to consider Philip a friend. I would often hear from him, a reminder, a pointer, and I would run into him at events dealing with terrorism and the fight for this country’s freedoms.

His was an important voice that has been tragically silenced.

Philip was also a proud Jewish person whose convictions informed his actions. His life was guided by principled courage, and the information he provided shed a vital light on the political suppression of the truth about Islamic terrorism and the betrayal of America.

His voice will be sorely missed.

If you haven’t heard of him before, these videos are worth watching. And if you have, they still are.