Two years ago today, our country lost a giant, with the passing of American hero, Senator John McCain.
We desperately need more people like him in leadership today. 1/7
We desperately need more people like him in leadership today. 1/7
In his farewell, he reminded us of the exceptional capacity of American optimism & challenged us to recognize that “we weaken our greatness when we confuse our patriotism with tribal rivalries that have sown resentment and hatred and violence in all the corners of the globe.” 2/7
I couldn’t agree more.
I had the honor of attending his services at the Washington National Cathedral in D.C. I will remember that day for the rest of my life. 3/7
I had the honor of attending his services at the Washington National Cathedral in D.C. I will remember that day for the rest of my life. 3/7
Senator McCain had terminal brain cancer, and knew his days were limited, so he planned his own services, and specifically asked for President Bush and President Obama to speak, a Republican and a Democrat, both who had beaten the Senator in his runs for the presidency. 4/7
He was known for his bipartisanship, which shown through in the services in many different ways.
What was echoed through each eulogy and what Senator McCain often said was: there’s so much more that draws us together, than divides us. 5/7
What was echoed through each eulogy and what Senator McCain often said was: there’s so much more that draws us together, than divides us. 5/7
Ultimately, I think it was Senator McCain’s plan to bring everyone together in this way, and we should take this moment to reflect on what we can accomplish together rather than on what divides us. 6/7
All elected officials must look to the Maverick for inspiration. He was a hero, and during these trying times, let's honor his memory by putting partisanship aside and working together for the country we all love. 7/7
