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This morning, I awoke to the news that Teddy Kennedy had died. Even though this came as no shock, given his condition, his death did make for a sad day. As President Obama said, it was a day we all knew was coming.....a day we all dreaded.
At age 60, I cannot really remember a time when there wasn't a Kennedy in power. Before I was an independent, I was a Kennedy Democrat. When Bobby was killed, I became an independent but, nevertheless, a constituent-at-large of Teddy's.
He heard from me far more often than senators of the many states in which I have lived. He always answered although I never lived in Mass.
Teddy's death was the first of the Kennedy brothers' did not come as a shock, with the exception of Joe Jr., whom I never knew.
Our very best to Vicki and the kids. We share your grief as we shared Teddy's when his brothers were killed.
Without Teddy, I feel lost.
I have a deadly cancer, squamous cell carcinoma. Though it is in remission, the prognosis is not good. When I awoke to the news of Teddy's death this morning, I said, "Good journey, Uncle Teddy, I will see you soon."
In many ways I hope that I will. Teddy never gave up. I doubt I have his courage or will.
God bless you, Teddy. Thank you for standing up for us all these years. I do hope I will see you and your bothers soon.
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