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In reply to the discussion: George McGovern Receiving Hospice Care [View all]morningglory
(2,336 posts)55. What a great man! Hope he gets his absentee ballot in soon. nt
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Thank you for the update. A man who was an inspiration to many of us here and did
madinmaryland
Oct 2012
#10
I was not old enough, but both parents proudly voted for him! Made a huge impact
bullwinkle428
Oct 2012
#58
So sad - he fought for our country and has endured much, including personal loss
We People
Oct 2012
#22
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
What a legend. So saddened to hear this, I recall him and those times so well. n/t
RKP5637
Oct 2012
#52
The first presidential campaign I worked for and my first vote was for Sen. McGovern.
sinkingfeeling
Oct 2012
#94
If I were back home in that area I would plan a vigil for him to show my continued love.
jwirr
Oct 2012
#97
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
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