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Tucker08087

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10. I've had the honor of knowing a few Patriots...

Reply to babylonsister (Original post)

Sat Aug 25, 2018, 10:46 PM

Aug 2018

Generally parents of students stationed at or living close to nearby bases. They are selfless patriots. Couples who both serve with young children at home. I can’t comprehend the sacrifice of the entire family, but I thank each one for their honor and bravery.
I thank John McCain tonight, for his service to our country and for putting honor and patriotism above all else. May be not Rest In Peace, but dance with angels.

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Al Franken on John McCain's passing [View all] babylonsister Aug 2018 OP

Thank you! n/t Delphinus Aug 2018 #1

That's how a real human being salutes a fellow traveler. nolabear Aug 2018 #2

Like Obama's tribute... Bayard Aug 2018 #3

Rest In Peace John Uncle Joe Aug 2018 #4

class Kali Aug 2018 #5

Al Franken Is a patriot fallout87 Aug 2018 #6

A classic tribute by a man of class to another man of class question everything Aug 2018 #7

Class. Iliyah Aug 2018 #8

And I can tell you Rorey Aug 2018 #9

I've had the honor of knowing a few Patriots... Tucker08087 Aug 2018 #10

A great tribute. dalton99a Aug 2018 #11

Touching human stories told with respect and honor. KY_EnviroGuy Aug 2018 #12

Great stories, and a great tribute by one of my favorite Democrats. Thanks, Al. Honeycombe8 Aug 2018 #13

Post removed Post removed Aug 2018 #14

What a wonderful tribute. Love Al. n/t BlancheSplanchnik Aug 2018 #15

Class Hekate Aug 2018 #16

A deeply moving tribute to one truly American Original from Another stuffmatters Aug 2018 #17

He needs to find a way to move forward and back into the fold. nt joet67 Aug 2018 #18

Well said by one true leader about another true leader. democratisphere Aug 2018 #19

Guys like these - Franken and McCain - are the types who bring out the best in people. calimary Aug 2018 #20

K & R! LAS14 Aug 2018 #21

We need Franken back in the Senate HelenWheels Aug 2018 #22

Al Franken is SUCH a class act. trof Aug 2018 #23

We need Al back in the Senate, now more than ever. TheCowsCameHome Aug 2018 #24

i sure miss al samnsara Aug 2018 #25

Thank-you! I read this earlier and passed it on to... Guilded Lilly Aug 2018 #26

Substantial and platitude-free BeyondGeography Aug 2018 #27

Al Franken belongs in public service. sarcasmo Aug 2018 #28