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In reply to the discussion: John McCain, in final message before death, says 'do not despair of our present difficulties' [View all]N_E_1 for Tennis
(9,931 posts)23. Thank you for posting this...
As a Vietnam vet his passing saddens me as a brother in arms, though at the same time gladdens me as we get to experience what a true patriot is supposed to be.
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John McCain, in final message before death, says 'do not despair of our present difficulties' [View all]
madamesilverspurs
Aug 2018
OP
I don't care how one feels about McCain's politics, his grace and courage shines through...
hlthe2b
Aug 2018
#3
"...Not of blood and soil... Do not despair of our present difficulties..." That brought me to tears
Hekate
Aug 2018
#15
I can just hear his warm, gravely voice in that letter. Thank you for posting this.
sandensea
Aug 2018
#28