Goodbye Ted Kennedy

"For all those whose cares have been our concern, the work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives, and the dream will never die." - Edward "Ted" Kennedy

As you all Senator Ted Kennedy died a few days ago. I myself only first noticed Kennedy when he gave a speech at one of Barack Obama's campaign rallies in 2008. His speech was impassioned, he was not laid, he was serious and confident. He knew what he was talking about. That was one of the modern speeches I was really completely pulled into. Kennedy is known for having a lot strength and conviction, just like his more popular brothers Jack and Bobby.

In the Kennedy family, Ted was the youngest. He saw his older brothers die young doing what they knew to be right. The oldest Joseph died in combat. Jack was murdered while serving as president. Bobby was murdered while attempting to claim the office and get us out of Vietnam. Ted rested comfortably as a senator and the last of the Kennedy brothers. Once he attempted to run against Jimmy Carter in a presidential election and failed. From then on he's been one of the longest running senators. These days however, Ted is most remembered for doing something very valuable. He, along with President Obama, have strived to get universal healthcare, something we all greatly need.

I was not greatly surprised when I was told of his death. He had suffered a seizure immediately after Obama's election. Also, as I've stated before, there have been an increase in celebrity deaths lately. He died of a brain tumor as I've heard. In the last few days I have seen great mourning across the nation and droves of people going to pay their respects and famous politicians, and even the President and his friend Barack Obama have eulogized him.

Jack and Bobby may have held their own legends and legacies, but as a long survivor Ted now has something to contribute. He has fought for the proper values and rights the American people deserve and has made way for Barack Obama, the first black president who has more than once been compared to The Kennedy's. Hopefully his aspirations for better healthcare will come full circle in time, even if it is after his time.

This has been a word of a good American from Your Modest Guru. Thanks for reading.