Raising a glass for Teddy

**Beertigger** · 25th August 09, 11:02 PM

Here's some Tullamore Dew at ye, lad. Whatever your politics, he was a true son of Ireland.

**Larry124** · 25th August 09, 11:11 PM

Yes, a whiskey toast to him.
RIP.
He had the gift of gab, and the single-mindedness or stubbornness as you like.
And I did like it.

**Beertigger** · 25th August 09, 11:24 PM

"I would like to drink a toast to the brother who isn't here."

**Jimmy** · 26th August 09, 04:05 AM

A great man from a great family

**Tartan Shortbread Jock** · 26th August 09, 04:39 AM

Hello Beertigger, A well respected man from a remarkable family who survived the tragedies.
God bless America.

**davedove** · 26th August 09, 04:43 AM

Even though I often disagreed with his politics, I recognize and respect him as one who gave a lifetime of service to the country. May his family find peace in this sad time.

**The Thing** · 26th August 09, 05:06 AM

I'll drink to that and put an old tune on the box, if I'm allowed....?

The Highkings "The parting glass"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhJp0W0ku2w

An amazing man from a family that was and still is an Icon for that Great Nation of America.

God bless and R.I.P.

**Detroitpete** · 26th August 09, 06:22 AM

I had the honor of meeting the man. He was thoughtful, gracious and very humorous. He seemed to want to make me feel comfortable.

We have lost a national treasure and an ardent advocate. I'm with you in drinking to him.

**KFCarter** · 26th August 09, 06:49 AM

He loved his country and served it for four and a half decades in the Senate. I'll offer a prayer for his passing and reflect on his service.

I'd also like to say that the grace shown by the posts below is one of the reasons I find this forum to be a worthwhile place:

Originally Posted by davedove

Even though I often disagreed with his politics, I recognize and respect him as one who gave a lifetime of service to the country. May his family find peace in this sad time.

Originally Posted by cajunscot

While I strongly disagreed with him on many issues, as John Donne said, "any man's death diminishes me." The impact on American history this morning is much on my mind.

Todd

**Riverkilt** · 26th August 09, 06:28 AM

I'm amazed how often I get my news from this board first thing in the morning. An expected passing, but still a sad one. Guessing he had a huge welcoming committee on the other side.