The day 8/25/2009 saw the passing of the last and the youngest Kennedy brothers — Edward Kennedy. The next day the airwaves and internet were filled with glowing tributes to the departed. The US national flag is at half-mast over Capitol Hill, the White House and other Federal buildings.

He was described as …
–a champion of the under-privileged
–Washington’s most influential lawmaker of the past 50 years
–his passion for social justice that won him the epithet “Lion of the Senate”
–having played key role in Civil rights, Disability rights, The minimum wage, Immigration, Education, Finance reform, health care, and most of the landmark progressive legislative of the past five decades
–an iconic, larger than life United States senator whose influence can never be overstated.
–admired around the world as the Senator of Senators,
–leading the world in championing children’s education and health care and believed that every single child should have the chance to realize their potential to the full.
– “a figure who inspired admiration, respect and devotion, not just in America but around the world. He was a true public servant committed to the values of fairness, justice and opportunity.”
–”In good days and bad, Ted Kennedy worked valiantly for the cause of peace…..”
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Too bad the flaws in his private life had compromised his dream of the White House. But he was able to rise above any adversities and remained dedicated to the public service.

I am sure many books will be written about this man who fully exemplified what a politician should be. I will make sure my son read about him.

A good man indeed, sorely missed by all.