Tribute To A Fallen Giant

[Carolyn Marie]

Just a few words here to honor the life and career of one of the most distinguished and accomplished

legislators of our lifetime, Senator Edward Kennedy.

Even those on the other side of the political isle admit that his Senate career and the legislation he wrote or

co-authored changed America for the better. Every one of us owes him a debt of gratitude. Although

born into wealth and privilege, he never stopped fighting for all of us, to make us better, provide for

those who were sick or disabled, to give our children a better chance at success, to give minorities a

voice in American life, and to provide health care to those who could not afford it. Here is a partial list

of his accomplishments:

* Americans With Disabilities Act

* Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965

* Federal Election Campaign Act of 1974

* Civil Rights Act of 1991

* Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996

* No Child Left Behind Act of 2002

* Family and Medical Leave Act

His like will not be seen again in American politics. May he Rest In Peace.

Carolyn Marie

[Guest Donna Jean]

Thanks for putting this up Carolyn.....

Gee......It seems that I've been there through the tribulations of the whole family....

I remember the day that JFK was shot an we were sent home from school....

I remember when Bobby was killed in the hotel.......

I remember when Jackie died....

When Jr. went down in his plane.....

And now Ted.......(Edward)

Oh, my......

RIP

Donna Jean

[Guest *Elizabeth Anne*]

I guess I am a strange duck - I never cared for any of the Kennedy family - personally - but I was so proud of what they accomplished. I guess I am too DEEP SOUTH! Massachutetts and that part of America is so alien to me... sorry Joe - and I guess New Orleans (which I LOVE) is not exactly the norm... hummmm.

Ted Kennedy will be missed - it's a sad day for America!

Lizzy

[Guest Silver]

I actually got to meet Ted once. He was at my uncle Ed's (he was a big part of Ted Kennedy's campaign) funeral. He checked in on Ed's widow a lot, and I was very impressed by him. Ted Kennedy has also done a LOT for civil rights, and if you ask me he deserves all the respect in the world.

[Guest Joanna Phipps]

It is sobering to think that with Ted's passing it is not only the end of his life but also of an American dynasty and political era. It is unlikely that another family will dominate politics the way the Kennedy's have, for the last 40 years or so it seems there has always been one of the Kennedy family in Washinton.

RIP Teddy you will be missed

[Guest gentleman1]

Carolyn Marie writes "His like in American Politics will never be seen again."..........Gosh, I sure hope you are wrong! We need more like him. I never appreciated Senator Kennedy until I realized that I was one of the "downtrodden". This is very sad. Today, I had to sit and listen to my co-workers.....all well-enough off white men who have no idea what discrimantion really is make a mockery of him. This also saddened me. Yep, we definately need more politicians like him! - S.

[Guest mia 1]

Hey the old guy led a life of good and also a life of many mistakes..He was solely responsible for the death of a young woman, he battled alcohholism, and was a poor mentor for the neices and nephews that were under his care..and yet he came to the aid of many a forgotten person,worked his way through his demons and after the William Kennedy Smith rape case that he was somwhat responsible for he straightened out his life lost that extra tonnage, get married and kept his alcohol addiction under control;...then..and only then did he create bi- partisan legislation that was meaningful and important to our lives.....Mia