RIP Senator Dole

[drcoastline]

“It is with heavy hearts we announce that Senator Robert Joseph Dole died early this morning in his sleep,” the foundation said on Twitter.

Prior to his political career, Dole served in the Army during World War II, during which he was seriously injured. He became temporarily paralyzed from the neck down, and spent years rehabbing at a military hospital. Dole regained much of his movement, but his arms never fully recovered.

Joe Biden said in a statement. “A war hero and among the greatest of the Greatest Generation. And to me, he was also a friend whom I could look to for trusted guidance, or a humorous line at just the right moment to settle frayed nerves. I will miss my friend. But I am grateful for the times we shared, and for the friendship Jill and I and our family have built with Liddy and the entire Dole family.”

Flags at the Capitol will fly at half-staff in honor of Dole, Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office said Sunday.

“Senator Dole was a war hero, a political leader, and a statesman – with a career and demeanor harkening back to a day when members of the Greatest Generation abided by a certain code, putting country over party. His sharp wit was matched only by his integrity, and he lived his life in a way that made it clear just how proud he was to be an American, and how committed he was to making this country everything he knew it could be,” former President Barack Obama said in a statement.






https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/05/former-senator-bob-dole-longtime-republican-leader-dies-at-98.html

[KFC911]

RIP Sir ....

[red-beard]

A truly good guy.

[HobieMarty]

Rest In Peace Sir!!!

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[dw1]

While I didn't always agree with his politics, I always had enormous respect for his experiences and accomplishments.

The story of his recovery from his war wound (fyi, after he was hit, he was given a high does of morphine because "he isn't going to make it but at least he'll be comfortable") is incredibly inspiring.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-45667690

[Mike Andrew]

One by one The Greatest Generation is leaving us. A sad thing IMHO as they are mostly pretty good role models. As I have aged, my appreciation for their sacrifices and achievements has increased exponentially.

RIP

[craigster59]

I saw him speak at a conference once. This was after one of the times he had run for Prez so he had a lot of exposure on Sunday morning political shows recently and I was thinking of heading outside and grabbing a bite to eat while he spoke (similar to when the bass solo starts at a concert and you figure it's a good time to go stand in the beer line).

Well, he started speaking and he was very funny and engaging, telling stories and anecdotes. I was wondering "Where in the Hell was this Bob Dole during the campaign? We got stuck with the boring, crusty Dole. This guy was killing it!".

I met him afterward and he had the ubiquitous pen in his injured hand. We chatted some small talk and he was a very down to earth, sincere guy.

RIP Mr. Dole.

[rfuerst911sc]

RIP sir and thank you for your service to our country .

[Superman]

He was not a member of my preferred political party, but I know he was a stand-up guy and I always thought he would have made a great president. We need more guys like him.