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Mon Jan-17-11 02:40 PM
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Breaking - Sargeant Shriver is critically ill in hospital |
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Mon Jan-17-11 02:44 PM
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1. Thanks for the heads up. |
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Mon Jan-17-11 02:47 PM
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2. What an odd middle name - Sargeant |
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was this someone's last name? I can't think of anyone else with the first name Sargeant.
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Mon Jan-17-11 02:49 PM
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3. His full name is Robert Sargent Shriver III. |
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Mon Jan-17-11 02:50 PM
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any idea why? I find it to be.. unique..
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Mon Jan-17-11 03:15 PM
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Mon Jan-17-11 02:50 PM
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4. He has suffered from Alzheimer's for years. |
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The McGovern/Shriver 1972 ticket is the oldest major presidential ticket as of today where both candidates are still alive.
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Mon Jan-17-11 03:51 PM
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10. And he's 95 years old |
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Mon Jan-17-11 02:53 PM
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6. Sad, but not unexpected. |
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Another Kennedy player soon to depart this mortal coil.
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Mon Jan-17-11 03:12 PM
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7. I used to see him every day. |
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I worked at Special Olympics HQ in Washington for a time. He was an extremely pleasant man, and highly admired by everyone there.
Go gently, sir. Family awaits you, if it's your time.
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Mon Jan-17-11 06:17 PM
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Mon Jan-17-11 03:17 PM
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9. When I was 16, I spent a summer as a volunteer at Project Head Start |
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I am think of Mr. Shriver today. May he have a peaceful transition.
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Mon Jan-17-11 06:13 PM
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11. kicking for the evening crowd |
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