Ted Kennedy and Lighthouses
By Sue Clark on Aug 29, 2009 in The Light Side 
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As most of the world knows, we’ve lost long-time Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy to brain cancer. What few might know is that he was a lighthouse enthusiast.
It was largely through his efforts that the Boston Harbor Lighthouse on Little Brewster Island is forever manned, even though the lighthouse itself is automated. It is now kept by a woman, who takes care of the site along with other duties.
In the very moving remarks by his son, Ted Kennedy Jr., these words were spoke:
He believed that in order to know what to do in the future, you had to understand the past. My father loved other old things. He loved his classic wooden schooner, the Mya, He loved lighthouses and his 1973 Pontiac convertible.
Irregardless if you were a Democrat, Republican or Independent, the United States has lost a great and humble man who worked for all. Despite the tragedies of his past, or maybe because of them, he rose above most men and worked for and was a friend to all.
May you rest in eternal peace. Edward M. Kennedy 1932-2009
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By Susan Schmitt on Sep 15, 2009 | Reply
A couple of years ago you published a free printable Christmas card. Do you have plans to offer this again this year.
Susan Schmitt
Office Manager
Safe Harbor, Inc.
A chemical dependency center.