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| Senator John McCain |
If John McCain was not a hero, what is a hero? What leader, of either party, would willfully miss an opportunity to recognize the example of courage and public service McCain's life presents?
Our two senators from Texas had no difficulty recognizing it.
“He was larger than life,” Senator Ted Cruz said.
“Although he and I sometimes disagreed, I was privileged to serve with him and proud to call him a friend.”
Senator John Cornyn spoke similarly:
“Today the nation lost a proud veteran, seasoned lawmaker, and beloved father. A true maverick and highly-effective statesman, John McCain’s career spanned the globe and was the envy of many. The firmness of his character, and unyielding love for this country, were unmatched.”
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| Rep. Filemon Vela |
District 34 Representative Filemon Vela seemingly missed a wonderful opportunity to identify with and recognize dignity, bipartisanship, not to mention courage and defense of our country, by not making a public statement. Perhaps, he's stifled by party affiliation.
It's been well chronicled that President Donald Trump rejected a statement crafted by his staff, begrudgingly putting out a tersely worded comment that offered condolences to the McCain family, but said nothing about McCain himself:
“My deepest sympathies and respect go out to the family of Senator John McCain. Our hearts and prayers are with you!”
Our juvenile, self-centered, unpresidential President, eventually after public pressure by the American Legion, did issue a more appropriate statement.
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| Carlos Cascos |
Our county's favorite Republican, former Secretary of State and current candidate for county judge, Carlos Cascos, issued a Facebook statement similar to the president's, but mentioning McCain:
"Thoughts & prayers to his family...Godspeed Senator McCain..."
No public statement could be located by either of the two Cameron County chairs, Jared Hockema and Morgan Cisneros Graham.
This was a teaching moment for our kids and grandkids, but not all can see it.
I do not care which political party he served. I see McCain as one of a dying breed of true American Hero. He not only selflessly served our country and was a POW. He continued his service to our country long after his military nightmare was over. RIP Senator McCain
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