Senator Paul Sarbanes, loving father of @RepSarbanes and longtime United States Senator from Maryland, has left us. capitalgazette.com/politics/bs-md…
They say he wasn't a fan of the pomp and circumstance of his office, but he fought the good fights for the working people of Maryland.

I witnessed that two years ago when Congressman John appeared at Queenstown Park on a hot July day after the Queenstown Parade.
John sauntered up in his quiet, unassuming way, and connected with me and some others who were finishing up our fried fish and greens.

An elderly woman asked how Senator Paul was doing, and John responded that he was waiting in the car, reading the paper.
"Really," she said. "Senator Sarbanes is sitting in his car right over there? Can we see him?"

"Sure," said John. Off we went to pay respect to a man who had the compassion to stand up for neighborhoods like Queenstown, and the courage to stand up to places like Wall Street.
We approached his car, and he rolled down the window, put down his paper, and made friendly small talk, just a regular grandpa with a twinkle of love in his eye for the people he served for so many years.
But to us, it was a moment we will never forget, a reminder of how politics should be: civil, friendly, and caring.

Rest in peace Senator Sarbanes, and thank you for your service.

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