Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. , stands near Sen. Edward Kennedy's flag-draped coffin during a memorial service paying tribute to Kennedy at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library in Boston, Friday, Aug. 28, 2009. (AP)
During a memorial service held at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library in Boston on Friday evening, Sen. John McCain paid tribute to his friend and colleague, Sen. Edward ‘Ted’ Kennedy.
McCain acknowledged he disagreed with Kennedy on many issues, but said he will miss him more than he could express. He also said Kennedy taught him to be a better senator.
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Comments
Why did John Maccain snub Vicky Kennedy, Ted Kennedys widow?
This is my farewell to ted kennedy you are now in a better place yet with out you I wonder what this place would have been. You made this place an alot better place to live
If any others would like feel free to post your farewells about someone you lost or about ted kennedy
www.Myfarewells.com
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