OT: RIP John McCain

[JS]

No politics please. But he was in many ways an exceptionally good man.

 

[Bigboote]

Oh,geez, I wasn’t expecting this so soon. I just heard yesterday that he was declining further treatment.

He was a true American hero and I will miss him.

 

[Sifaka]

Not exactly an obituary, but an insightful reflection:

John McCain: 10 moments that will shape the senator's legacy

 

[MilfordHusky]

John was an honorable person, something all too rare.

 

[NewCorn]

John McCain, American hero, we salute you.

 

[JordyG]

My respect for John McCain went beyond politics. John McCain was the penultimate family man. He was devoted to his wife and children. He treated everyone he met with respect and truly judged each person by the content of their character. This mild mannered man lived every day with honor, compassion, intelligence and patience. and did his job with a rare honesty and diligence

This man was a POW that refused early release because he believed his fellow prisoners should be released in the order of their captivity. He said, "I just didn't think it was the honorable thing to do.". In my book that's merely the stuff that heroes say. John McCain to me was a man, a human, a warrior, a father, a husband, and a shining representative of this country. Most of all he was a proud American. RIP John. It looks like you got an early release after all.

 

[Mdoggie]

Respect!

 

[KnightBridgeAZ]

Absolutely respected from here in Arizona.

As a political opinion writer out here said just yesterday, you could disagree with him on one issue or another and still sit down with him and have a good conversation, both about the issues you didn't agree on and on personal matters.

He will be missed.

 

[Bayareahusky]

Country first.... always

 

[triaddukefan]

Rest In Peace. He will be missed

 

[huskeynut]

Calm seas and fair winds Senator McCain.

We have the watch.

 

[Bronx23]

There were and are many things he did and said that I strongly disagree with. The fact that he still earned my respect, and that of millions of others from the other side of the aisle, speaks volumes!
RIP, John McCain!
You surely will be missed!
Bronx23

 

[tomcat]

In the 10 years I lived in Arizona, I'm not sure I agreed with McCain's stands on much of anything, but liked and respected him, anyway. In the current political craziness, he was an exemplar how to live your life: Sticking to principles, not caring what others thought about him, trying to do the right thing, as he saw it. He will be missed.

 

[Bama fan]

While I often disagreed with his views, I always had the greatest respect for him. He was a man who always put America first in the true sense of that phrase. Senator McCain worked with all his colleagues to put his country and his honor first in all he said and did. A patriot in his actions and his words, he will be missed. There are few truly honorable men, and I believe he was one of them throughout his life of service to us all. RIP

 

[reno tony]

If you can't say something respectful about this American hero without your political opinion than that says more about you than it does him. R.I.P. Senator McCain.

 

[JordyG]

If you can't say something respectful about this American hero without your political opinion than that says more about you than it does him. R.I.P. Senator McCain.

Well said Tony.

 

[connie]

Senator John McCain was a tireless and dedicated public servant. Throughout his life he appeared to be basically a good man--courageous, selfless, loyal husband, loving father, patient, well-spoken, thoughtful, principled. There are many things we can learn from his example. And in these troubled times, I would hope that more people in public office would follow in his mold.

 

[JS]

If you can't say something respectful about this American hero without your political opinion than that says more about you than it does him. R.I.P. Senator McCain.

If people say they disagreed with him on some things, or lots of things, or almost everything, then go on to express their respect, that's not crossing the line. From what I've seen here one might say it only enhances the respect.

Getting specific about the disagreements would be another matter. Now is not the time and this board probably never the place.

But McCain's personal qualities were such that general references to disagreement do not necessarily even peg the writer's partisan inclinations. It all depends on the era and the issue.

 

[calpedaler]

If people say they disagreed with him on some things, or lots of things, or almost everything, then go on to express their respect, that's not crossing the line. From what I've seen here one might say it only enhances the respect.

Getting specific about the disagreements would be another matter. Now is not the time and this board probably never the place.

But McCain's personal qualities were such that general references to disagreement do not necessarily even peg the writer's partisan inclinations. It all depends on the era and the issue.

Well said JS.

 

[BigBird]

He was a special kind of leader, one who cared about others and placed country before party or self. I greatly admired him and his service to our country. Peace be with you and upon you, John McCain.

 

[Scud49]

A tremendous life, well lived, much respected.

We need more of his type today. RIP John McCain, you will be missed, and missed greatly.

 

[uconnfan68]

Country first.... always

Duty, honor, country. Navy values.