Saturday, August 29, 2009

His Brother's Keeper


Ted Kennedy was the keeper of his own children as well as his brothers'. More than that, he became the keeper of his nation by living by the words he spoke. Watching his funeral today, I felt the triumph more than the tragedy. The President and Ted's sons paid tribute to a man who by his own admission was far from perfect and yet became the greatest legislator of his time. The Kennedy family will surely miss this boisterous Irishman as will his friends, supporters and adversaries. Ted Kennedy may never have made it to the highest office in the land yet he lived his dream and fulfilled his destiny. As the Arlington flame shines eternal so will the Kennedy legacy.... three brothers together at last.

1 comment:

Bob said...

Well put. The Bible says let he without sin cast the first stone. Indiscretions don't necessarily lessen a person's value as a caring human being. Ted Kennedy had a lot on his shoulders, and carried it well.