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Post by mysterytrain on Aug 25, 2009 23:38:46 GMT -6
How sad that in a matter of weeks the Kennedy family has lost two beloved family members.
It has to be difficult as a family to lose two loved ones so close together.
Their grief only recently for Eunice Kennedy Shriver and now Senator Edward Kennedy.
God Bless their family through their mourning. RIP
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Post by Kris on Aug 26, 2009 1:29:38 GMT -6
Just read it on twitter. It's really sad. RIP.
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Post by inthesearms on Aug 26, 2009 3:03:01 GMT -6
How sad. He was a great man.
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Post by LJ on Aug 26, 2009 9:12:17 GMT -6
Ted Kennedy was long champion for the middle class and poor. May he rest in peace. May God be with his family and friends. I guess Jon will be attending another funeral. How sad the Kennedy's lost two leaders of the family in such a short time.
Lily
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Post by Rike on Aug 26, 2009 13:23:53 GMT -6
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Post by Hath on Aug 26, 2009 14:40:25 GMT -6
Boston is in mourning today. Probably will be for the next few days. Then the Irish will send him out in style. I'm not even being facetious or catty. I love the way the Irish celebrate a person's life rather than dwell on his/her death. They do it up right.
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Post by LJ on Aug 26, 2009 21:30:39 GMT -6
The President sent put this to all his supporters from the campaign
Lily --
Michelle and I were heartbroken to learn this morning of the death of our dear friend, Senator Ted Kennedy.
For nearly five decades, virtually every major piece of legislation to advance the civil rights, health and economic well-being of the American people bore his name and resulted from his efforts.
His ideas and ideals are stamped on scores of laws and reflected in millions of lives -- in seniors who know new dignity; in families that know new opportunity; in children who know education's promise; and in all who can pursue their dream in an America that is more equal and more just, including me.
In the United States Senate, I can think of no one who engendered greater respect or affection from members of both sides of the aisle. His seriousness of purpose was perpetually matched by humility, warmth and good cheer. He battled passionately on the Senate floor for the causes that he held dear, and yet still maintained warm friendships across party lines. And that's one reason he became not only one of the greatest senators of our time, but one of the most accomplished Americans ever to serve our democracy.
I personally valued his wise counsel in the Senate, where, regardless of the swirl of events, he always had time for a new colleague. I cherished his confidence and momentous support in my race for the Presidency. And even as he waged a valiant struggle with a mortal illness, I've benefited as President from his encouragement and wisdom.
His fight gave us the opportunity we were denied when his brothers John and Robert were taken from us: the blessing of time to say thank you and goodbye. The outpouring of love, gratitude and fond memories to which we've all borne witness is a testament to the way this singular figure in American history touched so many lives.
For America, he was a defender of a dream. For his family, he was a guardian. Our hearts and prayers go out to them today -- to his wonderful wife, Vicki, his children Ted Jr., Patrick and Kara, his grandchildren and his extended family.
Today, our country mourns. We say goodbye to a friend and a true leader who challenged us all to live out our noblest values. And we give thanks for his memory, which inspires us still.
Sincerely,
President Barack Obama
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Post by LJ on Aug 26, 2009 21:41:40 GMT -6
Boston is in mourning today. Probably will be for the next few days. Then the Irish will send him out in style. I'm not even being facetious or catty. I love the way the Irish celebrate a person's life rather than dwell on his/her death. They do it up right. As they should be. Sen. Kennedy went to the funeral of every member of his state that died in the current wars. He really was a champion of the people. Lily |
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Post by Sam on Aug 29, 2009 6:36:20 GMT -6
The man did a lot to help people. May he rest in peace. May God be with his family and friends, may he give them strength to get through their heartache
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Post by Kris on Aug 29, 2009 11:30:56 GMT -6
Just watched the funeral on TV. What a beautiful and moving mass! We all knew that he was a great politican, but after the emotional speeches of his sons, we also know what a great and supporting father, uncle and grandfather he was. May he rest in piece.
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