Teddy became a legend in his lifetime, of such magnificent fight and accomplishment, to, on the eve of his death, asking the Massachusetts Governor to replace his seat with someone quickly. That's how I will remember Ted Kennedy, always watching out for all of our best interests, for the common good. That inspires us all.
The greatest tribute would be for us to mobilize our resources as a nation now to pass, comprehensive, universal, affordable health care for all and treat it as the right that it is - for all Americans. And let's do that by starting to call it Medicare for All! Americans know and revere the word, Medicare, because of the pioneering work of his brother, John Kennedy.
The American legacy of three brothers: John, Robert and Teddy. They have helped me shape my political life of activism. We are called to that mission, each of us, and we can find no better inspiration than in the life of Ted Kennedy: passionate, wise and dedicated.
Karita Hummer
San Jose, CA
The family has asked that in lieu of flowers that we honor the memory of Senator Kennedy by sending a contribution to the Senator Edward Kennedy Senate Institute, which will be situated on the University of Massachusetts Campus, and will be a place to study Senatorial processes. It is a way for America to learn about the US Senate and how we can get the best legislation. It will be next to his brother's memorial library. A place where the common good can be considered civilly. One may contribute by going to: https://secure.kennedyinstitute.org/page/contribute?__utma=1.2475021559397214700.1251318298.1251318298.1251323121.2&__utmb=1.1.10.1251323121&__utmc=1&__utmx=-
