PHOTOS An Enduring Friendship: Kennedy and Kerry

With members of the Vietnam Veterans Against the War in Washington (1972) / At President Obama's Inauguration

Senator John Kerry: "We have known for some time that this day was coming, but nothing makes it easier. We have lost a great light in our lives and our politics, and it will never be the same again. Ted Kennedy was such an extraordinary force, yes for the issues he cared about, but more importantly for the humanity and caring in our politics that is at the center of faith and true public service.

“No words can ever do justice to this irrepressible, larger than life presence who was simply the best -- the best Senator, the best advocate you could ever hope for, the best colleague, and the best person to stand by your side in the toughest of times. He faced the last challenge of his life with the same grace, courage, and determination with which he fought for the causes and principles he held so dear. He taught us how to fight, how to laugh, how to treat each other, and how to turn idealism into action, and in these last fourteen months he taught us much more about how to live life, sailing into the wind one last time. For almost 25 years, I was privileged to serve as his colleague and share his friendship for which I will always be grateful.

May the memory of EM Kennedy live forever.

Biden and Dodd too. They all had great friendships with Teddy. He really was a great friend to have, wasn't he?

Here is a link to a very nice interview with Kerry, as and Teresa were leaving the Kennedy Compound. http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x8612912

Teddy had that effect on people...he seemed to be a wonderful friend to have.

And love this one. :cry: :grouphug: Thanks again.

got to enjoy the very historical Inauguration of President Obama as the Senators from Massachusetts.:patriot::patriot: