It Took All Day But I Finally Broke Down And Cried

[Solomon]

There's absolutely nothing anybody can say about the Kennedys.

I can't think of any other family that has devoted itself so much to service of country. They fought and died in our wars, and they constantly spoke up for people less fortunate than themselves.

Not only the sons, but the daughters are admirable as well.

I don't know what else one can do.

I was raised thinking that that was what an American is. Heart and soul.

[sandnsea]

1. From WWII to the Peace Corps to a Man on the Moon

From Special Olympics to the environment and hopefully on to health care.

They really define not only America, but what America is supposed to mean in the world.

[Kahuna]

2. I'm a hard one to crack tears. But, I shed tears for the same reasons you did..

:hug:

[Solomon]

3. And the Old Lion Passed The Torch

didn't he?

He was very vocal about doing so.

I take heart in that.

[quiet.american]

4. OMG - me, too. nt

[bobbolink]

5. I was listening to Ed Schultz, and he was playing some of Ted's speeches, and imitating

the way he would greet him.

Yup..... tears.

:cry:

[avaistheone1]

7. Ed did a terrific job remembering and honoring Ted Kennedy on his show.

I was tearing up too.

[bobbolink]

8. Yes,, it was a work of art. And artful how he worked in health care.

Having on Rep. Keith Ellison was wonderful!

I'm a fool... I kept hoping for a miracle til the end. Today is a very sad day.

What could have been!

:cry:

[avaistheone1]

9. I too hoped the cancer would not get the best of him. It seemed like he rebounded from the surgery

for a while there. Lord the man had such strength.

Oh well, it is a sad day indeed.

[TomClash]

6. Especially EMK

The man was something - he had stature and used it for justice.

[Solomon]

10. It's still sinking in.

[bobbolink]

11. I plan to hold onto the denial as long as I can.

For a man who worked so tirelessly for justice, this was incredibly unjust!

The one bill he so desperately wanted to pass!

:cry: :grr: :cry:

[TomClash]

12. For all of us

I am pained.

[Jennicut]

13. I was watching the CNN special tonight ...the last 1/2 hour I was in tears.

Wow, he just gave so much of himself to others and fought so hard for us. His voice is going to be missed.