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In reply to the discussion: No words [View all]klook
(12,153 posts)45. Such a deeply ethical, strong man.
I know our democracy is supposed to be bigger than individuals, but it seems to me today that weve lost one of the mightiest pillars of this American era.
What a great example Mr. Cummings set for us all. May we each be inspired to carry on a little piece of his work.
Ive been in a somber mood all day, unable to post anything about his passing until now. I join everyone here in sending a great collective wail skyward from the depths of our souls.
Today we mourn. Tomorrow we get back to work, as he would want us to do.
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My heart is broken. Reading he had passed, took my breath away. I am in shock.
MerryBlooms
Oct 2019
#9
Thanks for posting. Nice to see he's being mourned. The retired gavel tears me up...like
Karadeniz
Oct 2019
#21
I never met the man, but I loved him. He was what we all aspire to be: a genuinely
Atticus
Oct 2019
#38