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49. A sad moment. I'll remember him knocking on my parents door when he ran for Congress and ...

Sat Aug 25, 2018, 08:47 PM

Aug 2018

actually talked to them. I'll also remember him for running through fire on the Forestal to save a flyer trapped in his jet while ordenece was going off around them sustaining 2nd and 3rd degree burns. Anyone serving in the right place could have been a POW, but being a hero takes something more. And then he set a hero's standard for being a POW by refusing an early release.

A uniquely American man.

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BREAKING: John McCain, American statesman and POW survivor, has died at age 81. [View all] oberliner Aug 2018 OP

WaPo breaking BumRushDaShow Aug 2018 #1

Fair winds and safe passage to him. scarletwoman Aug 2018 #2

Rest in peace, Sen. McCain DesertRat Aug 2018 #3

Rest In Peace Senator McCain. montana_hazeleyes Aug 2018 #4

He is deserving on a respectful sendoff hlthe2b Aug 2018 #5

RIP JOHN. kacekwl Aug 2018 #6

Rest in Peace, Senator. bearsfootball516 Aug 2018 #7

Rest in peace. nt Autumn Aug 2018 #8

Praying Trump says (tweets) nothing. left-of-center2012 Aug 2018 #9

+1000 Pachamama Aug 2018 #12

I bet Obama will have some very kind words to share oberliner Aug 2018 #33

Yes, which hi-lights the difference between Pres. Obama and Spanky groundloop Aug 2018 #55

Trump just tweeted this oberliner Aug 2018 #58

No misspelled words, 45 didn't write that alfredo Aug 2018 #66

Am I the Only one Haggis for Breakfast Aug 2018 #68

I'm with you. CentralMass Aug 2018 #79

Nope. I am hoping there is an afterlife. May be it was Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2018 #95

Actually, not respectful to McCain. tRump bypasses McCain the man. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2018 #83

Agreed oberliner Aug 2018 #84

+1000 Rhiannon12866 Aug 2018 #90

R.I.P. mysteryowl Aug 2018 #10

Yes. narnian60 Aug 2018 #73

Safe passage, John. Tess49 Aug 2018 #11

R.I.P. Senator McCain. Little Star Aug 2018 #13

RIP Senator. mobeau69 Aug 2018 #14

John McCain, war hero and giant of the Senate, dies at 81 Judi Lynn Aug 2018 #15

Rest In Peace, Senator McCain. gademocrat7 Aug 2018 #16

Senator R-I-P Raine Aug 2018 #17

RIP, and peace to his family and loved ones. salin Aug 2018 #18

RIP MountCleaners Aug 2018 #19

Peaceful passage, Captain. CAVU sarge43 Aug 2018 #20

RIP Dopers_Greed Aug 2018 #21

RIP and condolences to his family mcar Aug 2018 #22

... Evergreen Emerald Aug 2018 #23

Expected but still a shock. RIP and God Bless You, Senator McCain. George II Aug 2018 #24

Sailor rest your oars Submariner Aug 2018 #25

and the old Republican Party dies with him. Hello new American Republican Nazi Party TeamPooka Aug 2018 #26

... yuiyoshida Aug 2018 #27

R.I.P Senator Az_lefty Aug 2018 #28

Rest in peace John McCain. Glimmer of Hope Aug 2018 #29

Rest in peace. SunSeeker Aug 2018 #30

RIP, Senator Hekate Aug 2018 #31

One of the only military men in congress... a kennedy Aug 2018 #32

RiP to the man who saved Obamacare, served his nation and campaigned with dignity. Doodley Aug 2018 #34

RIP John Demonaut Aug 2018 #35

Rest in peace. They don't make Republicans like they used to IronLionZion Aug 2018 #36

Sad, but true oberliner Aug 2018 #38

A life, live well Mad_Mongol Aug 2018 #37

my condolences to his family. kimbutgar Aug 2018 #39

Rest well, Senator UpInArms Aug 2018 #40

Didn't Agree With His Politics But He Had Ccarmona Aug 2018 #41

Sailor, Rest Your Oar DinahMoeHum Aug 2018 #42

Not a fan of his, but I held the utmost respect for the man. AZ8theist Aug 2018 #43

RIP. Condolences to his family. Enoki33 Aug 2018 #44

Peace to his family n/t hibbing Aug 2018 #45

RIP, Senator, and peace and comfort be with your family catrose Aug 2018 #46

RIP, Senator McCain. John Fante Aug 2018 #47

RIP Mr. McCain Power 2 the People Aug 2018 #48

A sad moment. I'll remember him knocking on my parents door when he ran for Congress and ... marble falls Aug 2018 #49

Very moving statement from his daughter oberliner Aug 2018 #50

He had the courage to stand by his convictions - a rarity in politics. May he rest in peace. Chemisse Aug 2018 #51

Polar opposites politically but similar childhoods Lucca2 Aug 2018 #52

This message was self-deleted by its author stopbush Aug 2018 #53

Hail The Traveler! AnnieBW Aug 2018 #54

Safe travels, sir. Leghorn21 Aug 2018 #56

Safe journey, RIP Senator McCain. LoisB Aug 2018 #57

I rarely agreed with McCain politically but unlike the current occupant of the Whitehouse Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Aug 2018 #59

Honor Olafjoy Aug 2018 #60

USMC Avionics tech. SCVDem Aug 2018 #61

Cav Scout US Army underpants Aug 2018 #101

US Army. Door gunner on a Huey. john657 Aug 2018 #111

RIP, John McCain, and condolences to the McCain family. Mrs. Overall Aug 2018 #62

... FirstLight Aug 2018 #63

Thank you for your service sir! FakeNoose Aug 2018 #64

Fair Winds and Following Seas Donkees Aug 2018 #65

He loved his country orangecrush Aug 2018 #67

RIP, and Thank you Cirroc Aug 2018 #69

A man with a definite conscience.... Hulk Aug 2018 #70

The image I'll always remember... Bayard Aug 2018 #71

SO SAD. Senator McCain's birthday is just next Wednesday. God Bless John and his family trueblue2007 Aug 2018 #72

Rest in peace, Senator McCain cp Aug 2018 #74

Eternal Father Strong to Save Best_man23 Aug 2018 #75

Since the first time I heard it, this hymn never fails to bring tears. classof56 Aug 2018 #88

And...deplorables TRASHING him on Twitter...... Bengus81 Aug 2018 #76

I made a visit to freeperland to see what they were doing, and it's the same disgusting hatred. xor Aug 2018 #105

RIP Crabby Appleton Aug 2018 #77

Rip krakfiend Aug 2018 #78

May you Rest In Peace, Senator. TheCowsCameHome Aug 2018 #80

Thank you for your service. lapucelle Aug 2018 #81

RIP John workinclasszero Aug 2018 #82

Rest peacefully, John McCain. Totally Tunsie Aug 2018 #85

Peace to him and to his family Rhiannon12866 Aug 2018 #86

R.I.P. to an American patriot and war hero. dalton99a Aug 2018 #87

We who are Americans - John McCain is part of our American story. Rest in peace, sir. NBachers Aug 2018 #89

So soon... Grins Aug 2018 #91

Rip. I will miss you. Fiesty foe. No one should Laura PourMeADrink Aug 2018 #92

God Speed Sen McCain. denbot Aug 2018 #93

A brave and decent man. democrank Aug 2018 #94

Rest in peace Senator McCain True_Blue Aug 2018 #96

From across the aisle apkhgp Aug 2018 #97

Farewell, sir..... Codifer Aug 2018 #98

RIP Naval Aviator Senator jpak Aug 2018 #99

They that go down to the sea in ships, and occupy their business with great waters Glorfindel Aug 2018 #100

R.I.P. Senator McCain. RKP5637 Aug 2018 #102

RIP...He had a long and fulfilling life. xor Aug 2018 #103

There are few people left in the GOP with honor like McCain showed us. RainCaster Aug 2018 #104

Rest in peace, Senator McCain. And thank you. highplainsdem Aug 2018 #106

R.I.P Senator McCain Upthevibe Aug 2018 #107

Healing, strength and peace to his family. Tucker08087 Aug 2018 #108

Rest in Peace, Senator. My heart aches for your family and friends. williesgirl Aug 2018 #109

RIP joshcryer Aug 2018 #110

Relieved he is no longer in pain. Norbert Aug 2018 #112

An era dies with him DFW Aug 2018 #113

I may have disagreed with him politically tammywammy Aug 2018 #114