Today is a sad day as many Americans are waking up this morning and learning about the death of Massachusetts Sen. Edward Kennedy, who lost his long battle with brain cancer. Sen. Kennedy was a fiery leader who certainly had his share of ups and downs during a long political career. As with all people, we will remember the good times as well as the challenging times for the long-time senator. As one who fought for everyday people, few could challenge his record. Sen. Kennedy never stopped fighting for and advocating for hard-working Americans and was a tireless leader for his justice and fairness for people.
America has lost a great leader and the Kennedy family has lost a great family man.
This is an excerpt from a CNN article:
Massachusetts Sen. Edward Kennedy, the patriarch of the first family of Democratic politics, died late Tuesday at his home in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts, after a lengthy battle with brain cancer. He was 77.
“We’ve lost the irreplaceable center of our family and joyous light in our lives, but the inspiration of his faith, optimism and perseverance will live on in our hearts forever,” a family statement said. “We thank everyone who gave him care and support over this last year, and everyone who stood with him for so many years in his tireless march for progress toward justice.”
President Obama learned about Kennedy’s death at 2 a.m. Wednesday, according to a senior administration official. Obama later called Kennedy’s widow to offer condolences.
In a statement, Obama says: “An important chapter in our history has come to an end. Our country has lost a great leader, who picked up the torch of his fallen brothers and became the greatest United States Senator of our time.”
