The Kennedy Family helped define my life. John Kennedy was the first politician that I was aware of and supported. I named my first son, John, after him. Kennedy was assassinatated by Lee Harvey Oswald on the day that I left the hospital with my 2nd son, James. I was devastated. As was my family.
John Kennedy's younger brother, Robert, ran for president in 1968. He was assassinated by Sirhan Sirhan on June 5, that same year.
Edward Kennedy, who left this world this August 25, one day before my son John's birthday, worked diligently for the rights for the disenfranchised, giving substance to the dream proffered by his brothers.
I can't find words to express the loss I feel. I'm sure I'm not alone.
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