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Teddy and Me

Friday, August 28th, 2009

I was fortunate to know Senator Kennedy for more than 30 years — we shared geography — (Boston — DC and Florida) as mutual touch points — we shared a love of Georgetown and the Jesuits and the Shriver family ,too.

Ted Kennedy was a very funny man. Warm — twinkle in the eye. A hugger.  And he never missed an opportunity to ask for something — a donation to a charity — an internship request for someone; a recommendation to Georgetown for someone else — and he always dropped you a line — a personal hand written letter as follow up. (more…)

Gangbuster Ted Kennedy Speech

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

If you want to see a wonderful speech by the late, great Senator Ted Kennedy — click here — and watch this film on Snagfilms.com. In this speech — Senator Kennedy deals with human rights — the speech was delivered at Georgetown University — it is very powerful and very moving. Click here to watch it.

Pray for Senator Kennedy

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008

Ted Kennedy was at Cape Cod helping Anthony Shriver on a Best Buddies event when he was stricken with a seizure. We now know he has a form of brain cancer and the prognosis is not promising.

But I know the Senator. He is a battler. He is tough as nails. He will fight this disease with grace, dignity and with humor and class. We should all pray for him. He is a great guy and a man who honestly has helped countless people in so many ways.