JOE BIDEN/SPORTS: “Floyd Little and I were students at Syracuse University together. And over the years, I got to know the man behind the number. He was full of character, decency, and integrity. I will miss my friend. The entire Biden family sends our love to DeBorah and the Little family. RT @espn Hall of […]
Tag: condolences
12/8/2020
JOE BIDEN: “Chuck Yeager redefined the possible. Where others saw limits, he saw opportunity and never stopped pushing the boundaries of flight. Above all, he was a patriot who dedicated his life to serving our nation. Jill and I are keeping his loved ones in our prayers. RT @NPR JUST IN: The world-famous aviator Chuck […]
12/7/2020
FOREIGN AFFAIRS/JOE BIDEN: “Paul Sarbanes and I served together on the Foreign Relations Committee for 30 years. There was no one sharper, more committed, or with firmer principles. And he, too, returned to his family nearly every night. They meant the world to him. Rest In Peace, Paul. RT @postobits Paul Sarbanes, senator from Maryland […]
11/30/2020
JOE BIDEN/UNION: “.@TTDAFLCIO [Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO] President Larry Willis was a relentless champion for working families. Jill and I are keeping his loved ones in our prayers. RT @TTDAFLCIO Yesterday, with his wife and daughter by his side, TTD president Larry Willis, 53, succumbed to injuries sustained on November 22 in a tragic biking […]
11/12/2020
EGYPT/JOE BIDEN/MILITARY: “I extend my deep condolences to the loved ones of the peacekeepers, including 6 American service members, who died on Tiran Island [off the coast of Egypt], and wish a speedy recovery to the surviving American. I join all Americans in honoring their sacrifice, as I keep their loved ones in my prayers.“ […]
11/1/2020
GOLF/QUOTE/SCOTLAND/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “The legendary actor, 007 Sean Connery, has past on to even greener fairways. He was quite a guy, and a tough character. I was having a very hard time getting approvals for a big development in Scotland when Sean stepped in and shouted,’Let him build the damn thing’. That was…. ….all I […]
10/31/2020
IRAQ/JOE BIDEN/RELIGION/TERRORISM: “I want to extend my prayers and condolences to the Chaldean Assyrian Community this 10th anniversary of Our Lady of Deliverance church massacre in Baghdad. The right to worship is fundamental, and as Americans we should be proud that people from around the world find a home here.“ ––Joe Biden, Twitter.com, October 31, […]
10/28/2020
JOE BIDEN: “It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since we lost my friend Senator Kay Hagan. Kay was a relentless champion for North Carolina and a fierce defender of its citizens. May her legacy continue to inspire a new generation of leaders to follow in her steps. RT @JoeBiden Kay Hagan was a […]
9/1/2020
INDIA/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “I was saddened to learn of the passing of India’s former President, Pranab Mukherjee. I send my condolences to his family and the people of India as they grieve the loss of a great leader.“ ––Donald Trump, Twitter.com, September 1, 2020 6:57 am […]
8/21/2020
TRUMP AS PRESIDENT/TRUMP FAMILY: “Robert, I Love You. Rest In Peace!“ ––Donald Trump, Twitter.com, August 21, 2020 12:55 pm […]
8/4/2020
CALIFORNIA/MARINES/NAVY: “I am deeply saddened by the tragic loss of eight Marines and one Sailor during a training exercise off the coast of California. Our prayers are with their families. I thank them for the brave service their loved ones gave to our Nation. #SemperFidelis“ ––Donald Trump, Twitter.com, August 4, 2020 9:26 am […]
7/30/2020
MELANIA/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “My friend Herman Cain, a Powerful Voice of Freedom and all that is good, passed away this morning. Herman had an incredible career and was adored by everyone that ever met him, especially me. He was a very special man, an American Patriot, and great friend. I just got off… …the phone […]
7/25/2020
TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “One of the greats in the history of television, Regis Philbin has passed on to even greater airwaves, at 88. He was a fantastic person, and my friend. He kept telling me to run for President. Holds the record for ‘most live television’, and he did it well. Regis, we love you…. […]
7/22/2020
CIVIL RIGHTS/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “I am deeply saddened by the loss of my friend Charles Evers. Charles was a trail blazer in politics and a fearless leader, alongside his brother Medgar, for Civil Rights.“ ––Donald Trump, Twitter.com, July 22, 2020 12:46 pm […]
7/18/2020
MELANIA/TRUMP AS PRESIDENT: “Saddened to hear the news of civil rights hero John Lewis passing. Melania and I send our prayers to he and his family.“ ––Donald Trump, Twitter.com, July 18, 2020 8:05 am […]
5/17/2020
MEDIA/NFL: “Phyllis George was a great person and a true pioneer for women in television. The NFL could not have made a better ‘pick’ when they choose Phyllis to be the first woman to represent them. Also, a wonderful First Lady of Kentucky as the wife of Gov. John Y. Brown…. ….May Phyllis Rest In […]