Rest In Peace Senator Ted Kennedy 1932-2009

Last night we lost a great man, a great senator, and a great statesman, Senator Edward Moore Kennedy.

He dedicated his life to serving his country. His contributions as senator are unmatched by any other. He played a role in passing more laws than any other senator in history including the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, the National Cancer Act of 1971, the Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act of 1986, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Ryan White AIDS Care Act in 1990, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Mental Health Parity Act in 1996 and 2008, the State Children's Health Insurance Program in 1997, the No Child Left Behind Act in 2002, and the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act in 2009 (wikipedia).

He has been a tireless worker in the fight to establish health care for all, which this year will become a reality. He was a staunch supporter of peace and always opposed the Iraq war, voting and speaking against it consistently.

This July he was deservedly awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. As befitting his life of service to America, it was announced that he will be buried next to his brothers at Arlington National Cemetery.

Here is a beautiful tribute to Senator Kennedy and here is the place set up by the Kennedy Family for you to leave your memories and condolences.

Thank you Senator Kennedy for your years of service, your many contributions to our country, and for leaving a much better America as your legacy. All America is saddened by your passing.

You will be dearly missed.