Today, a true hero of mine passed away. This man goes by the name of Edward "Ted" Kennedy. The name in itself speaks for itself. Coming from the American family in Kennedy which embodied what America was all about, defined the American dream. Ted, being the liberal Bostonian that he was, reached out to people across all political spectrum's, and compromised to create equality. And for his foes, they fought him with a sense that his intentions were well intended if not always trusting in the individual strength of the public. He was partisan, a good man, and most of all, a family man. He was the defender for his nation, but the guardian of his family. He endured tragedy beyond words, and hardships followed throughout his life. In defining his legacy, Ted Kennedy envisioned health care for all people. He did it for one reason. On the basis that all people deserve universal health care. He didn't want to see people suffer from illnesses because they didn't have the proper coverage. A true champion for health care reform passed too soon, but his decades of work will stand the test of time. For our country will fight for what he believed in. And why I respect him so greatly is that If it wasn't for Kennedy, my dream to become president might have not existed; for I am an aspiring politician who is African American and Hispanic. I couldn't have spoken better about Senator Kennedy than Fenway Park did, saying, Kennedy, "approached each day with an unwavering conviction. To improve his country, and to help his fellow man. He remained a champion for social justice through life, epitomizing our shared values: Resolve, Faith, generosity, and empathy. He was a pillar of strength for all those who new him as a spokesman for the voiceless, and an advocate for the powerless. He carried forth the legacy his brothers and fellow love ones envisioned, to live each day to its fullest to meet each challenge faced, and to leave behind a better and more just world then the one encountered." Senator Kennedy stated, "the work beings anew, the hope arises again, and the dream lives on." May the lion sleep tonight. And with that I wish you all good night. God bless you.
For still all those whose cares have been our concern, the work goes on, the cause endures, the hope lives and the dream shall never die.
- TED KENNEDY
Very nice tribute. Good luck with your studies and political career.
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