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36. Really sorry to hear this. A good man, good for the country.

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Mon Oct 15, 2012, 08:48 PM

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George McGovern Receiving Hospice Care [View all] Jackilope Oct 2012 OP

Peace to the McGovern family Danmel Oct 2012 #1

Sen. McGovern LiberalElite Oct 2012 #2

Amen! burrowowl Oct 2012 #31

thoughts and prayers for him and his family, and all who cherish him niyad Oct 2012 #3

My prayers and Good thoughts are with you Senator. hrmjustin Oct 2012 #4

I wish safe passage to such a good man UpInArms Oct 2012 #5

Pass easy, dear Senator McGovern... CaliforniaPeggy Oct 2012 #6

May the end of his life be warm and comfortable etherealtruth Oct 2012 #7

McGovern is a brave man CrazyOrangeCat Oct 2012 #8

+1 lunasun Oct 2012 #15

yes-- well put NoMoreWarNow Oct 2012 #43

An all-time hero and among the very best tblue Oct 2012 #9

Thank you for the update. A man who was an inspiration to many of us here and did madinmaryland Oct 2012 #10

You are welcome. Jackilope Oct 2012 #30

I am proud to say I voted for George McGovern PearliePoo2 Oct 2012 #11

i voted for him too. DesertFlower Oct 2012 #78

Me too...still have my McGovern/Shriver button navarth Oct 2012 #102

My first presidential vote was for Senator McGovern... greatauntoftriplets Oct 2012 #12

Me too PlanetBev Oct 2012 #17

MINE ALSO...I have NEVER voted for thr right n my life ELI BOY 1950 Oct 2012 #20

my first presidential vote as well...... dhill926 Oct 2012 #37

Me, too. I worked for him, as well. Faygo Kid Oct 2012 #48

I was not old enough, but both parents proudly voted for him! Made a huge impact bullwinkle428 Oct 2012 #58

Me too - was proud to vote for him KT2000 Oct 2012 #68

Me as well. I was proud to vote for an individual with his character and LuckyLib Oct 2012 #75

My first presidential vote xxqqqzme Oct 2012 #86

Prayers for George and his family gopiscrap Oct 2012 #13

While he didn't crow about Nixon's downfall... regnaD kciN Oct 2012 #54

This breaks my heart. I love this man. David Zephyr Oct 2012 #14

may you have a peaceful passage, Senator McGovern magical thyme Oct 2012 #16

oh, this makes me sad renate Oct 2012 #18

Deep peace of the running wave... DerelictDeminGA Oct 2012 #19

A great American --- a great man! immoderate Oct 2012 #21

So sad - he fought for our country and has endured much, including personal loss We People Oct 2012 #22

K&R midnight Oct 2012 #23

Wishing his family peace Irishonly Oct 2012 #24

That's a good lifetime, much of it devoted to service. tavalon Oct 2012 #25

Peace be with him and with his family at this time. Nt xchrom Oct 2012 #26

I hope he is warm and is surrounded by family and friends Botany Oct 2012 #27

"Come home America/ it's been a long, long time" Bossy Monkey Oct 2012 #28

Cross easy. He was incredibly important to us when we were young. nolabear Oct 2012 #29

Very sad to hear this. A safe and peaceful passage to an American hero. UrbScotty Oct 2012 #32

He's the first person I voted for President. rug Oct 2012 #33

He is a great American, who served during a difficult time in history FailureToCommunicate Oct 2012 #34

I just so happened to DVR a 3 hour documentary about the year he was running for president Hestia Oct 2012 #35

Yes, the world would have been different... regnaD kciN Oct 2012 #51

Great summation... IthinkThereforeIAM Oct 2012 #88

Really sorry to hear this. A good man, good for the country. LoisB Oct 2012 #36

Let's Hope bucolic_frolic Oct 2012 #38

The first man I ever wanted to win the presidency....God bless n/t ejbr Oct 2012 #39

A true Prince of Peace. Safe passage, Senator. Vidar Oct 2012 #40

Safe passage to you brave man. AllyCat Oct 2012 #41

Thank You Blue Palasky Oct 2012 #42

He was the first person my Boomer dad voted for. Odin2005 Oct 2012 #44

Ohmigod. My first presidential vote, and still my best. Faygo Kid Oct 2012 #45

And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.... forestpath Oct 2012 #46

Another lion is about to leave us... regnaD kciN Oct 2012 #47

That is very sad indeed Bluzmann57 Oct 2012 #49

George Mcgovern a icon of my youth byoung6 Oct 2012 #50

What a legend. So saddened to hear this, I recall him and those times so well. n/t RKP5637 Oct 2012 #52

My first vote..... llmart Oct 2012 #53

What a great man! Hope he gets his absentee ballot in soon. nt morningglory Oct 2012 #55

My first vote as well! tilsammans Oct 2012 #56

1972 Democratic National Convention Acceptance Speech Iwillnevergiveup Oct 2012 #57

Sure brings back memories..... llmart Oct 2012 #59

The first presidential candidate I voted for. nt humblebum Oct 2012 #60

In 1972,... MarianJack Oct 2012 #61

Just mentioned him yesterday The Wizard Oct 2012 #62

I volunteered for the McGovern campaign in 1972. JDPriestly Oct 2012 #63

Also my first vote...may your passing be easy, Senator. nt. OldDem2012 Oct 2012 #64

My first vote as well. mimi85 Oct 2012 #76

Very sad ... :-( radicalliberal Oct 2012 #65

I hate to hear this news Heathen57 Oct 2012 #66

A wonderful human being, and a wonderful American. AzDar Oct 2012 #67

Good man, for whom I cast my first presidential vote klook Oct 2012 #69

Mine too! n/t rtassi Oct 2012 #71

Go softly dear George graham4anything Oct 2012 #70

my hero Douglas Carpenter Oct 2012 #72

Senator McGovern, defacto7 Oct 2012 #73

He was my first vote for femrap Oct 2012 #74

Smooth journey to you and yours Senator. Thank you for your service. pinto Oct 2012 #77

He fought the good fight his whole, long life BeyondGeography Oct 2012 #79

I was so disappointed when he didn't win b/c he deserved to wordpix Oct 2012 #80

Kick. pinto Oct 2012 #81

I wish for you no pain, sir, and lots of family. Aristus Oct 2012 #82

. Crunchy Frog Oct 2012 #83

A Friend Of Mine's Father Was A High School Classmate DallasNE Oct 2012 #84

six months ago McGovern went to the hospital. alp227 Oct 2012 #85

Kicking for Senator McGovern. David Zephyr Oct 2012 #87

My encounter with George McGovern Tom Rinaldo Oct 2012 #89

A great human being Anthony McCarthy Oct 2012 #90

Rest in peace George, I still keep your campaign buttons around. bemildred Oct 2012 #91

Sad, sad news. Dakotacrat Oct 2012 #92

I was a little kid when I went my McGovern for Pres. HQ zonkers Oct 2012 #93

The first presidential campaign I worked for and my first vote was for Sen. McGovern. sinkingfeeling Oct 2012 #94

Peace & comfort to Senator McGovern and all who love him me b zola Oct 2012 #95

Adding more prayers ChazII Oct 2012 #96

If I were back home in that area I would plan a vigil for him to show my continued love. jwirr Oct 2012 #97

God might need a new wingman soon. tabasco Oct 2012 #98

I hope he lives long enough to hear that Obama won re-election... so he can die in peace knowing Auntie Bush Oct 2012 #99

Kick! David Zephyr Oct 2012 #100

That name brings back a lot of powerful memories for me, mostly from 1968 slackmaster Oct 2012 #101

Please share. 2ndAmForComputers Oct 2012 #103

My family moved from San Diego, CA to Alamogordo, NM a few months before the election slackmaster Oct 2012 #105

I'm so sorry to hear this. The very first campaign I worked on while in the 9th grade was for the Purveyor Oct 2012 #104

He was also a WWII hero (bomber pilot I believe) and President Kennedy's Food for Peace director. PAMod Oct 2012 #106

George McGovern is a hero and a gentleman Norbert Oct 2012 #107