Ted Kennedy Dies Late Tuesday Night – Ecorazzi Says Rest In Peace
Filed under: honors — Michael Parrish DuDell @ 10:48 am
August 26th 2009
As you might have heard by now, Massachusetts Sen. Edward “Ted” Kennedy, passed away Tuesday night after a long battle with brain cancer.
Known as the “Lion of the Senate,” Kennedy played a vital role in the passing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act and the 1993 Family and Medical Leave Act.
Ted was also a warrior for environmental issues and worked hard to protect natural resources and to develop alternative energy sources. From publicly supporting the study of the Outer Intercontinental Shelf, to working vigorously to prevent drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Ted Kennedy was never afraid to give a shout-out to Mama Earth.
Kennedy is survived by his second wife, Victoria Ann Reggie Kennedy, his first wife, Joan Bennett; and five children — Patrick, Kara and Edward Jr. from his first marriage, and Curran and Caroline Raclin from his second.
He will be missed.
To read more about Ted Kennedy’s legacy, visit CNN.com.
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He was also terrific on animal-friendly legislation. I’m sorry he did not have a chance to choose a successor.
This is a tragic loss.
It’s a loss to the entire country to not have his voice in government.
Another great one. I’ve been watching the tributes tonight and got very teary eyed. We all suffered the loss of his brothers, but he lived with that pain, and you could tell he carried the torch for that family.
Rest In Peace, Mr. Kennedy and thank you for all you have done for us all.