12-18-2012, 15:19
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RIP Sen. Daniel Inouye
Hawaii Sen. Daniel Inouye passes at the age of 88
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Hawaii Sen. Daniel Inouye died Monday of respiratory complications at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The nine-term Hawaii Democrat was 88 years old.
Inouye had been hospitalized since December 6.
Rep. Jeff Miller, Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, issued a statement on Inouye’s passing late Monday.
“I am saddened by the news this evening of Senator Inouye’s passing. He was one of the last World War II veterans in Congress, and a leading veteran advocate for more than 50 years,” Miller said.
“His selfless service to our nation dates back well before his time on Capitol Hill, where in hard battle on the fields of Italy in 1945 his actions resulted in being bestowed the Medal of Honor. With his passing, we remember the bravery and dedication of the Greatest Generation, and with each day that sets, we mourn all who battled through this life to find reward in the next.”
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RIP warrior, thank you for your service.
ETA: Sen. Inouye served with the storied 442nd RCT(Go for broke!), honorably discharged with the rank of Captain, his Distinguished Service Cross(awarded for actions at San Terenzo, Italy) was upgraded to the MOH in 2000 by then President Clinton.
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12-18-2012, 15:35
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From the Washington Post...
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In his tribute to Inouye, former senator Pete Domenici (R-N.M.) released a statement that read in part:
Losing men of Senator Inouye’s caliber should do two things: remind us of the greatness of giants like him and challenge this Congress to put its nation first, and its joint and singular ambitions far second. Never was it impossible for Senator Inouye and me to reach agreement on even the most divisive and difficult issues.
I urge everyone to read Senator Inouye’s biography and then ask, ‘what is so hard about facing the challenges of today, when he and his compatriots triumphed over much worse without complaint?’
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RIP Senator.
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12-18-2012, 17:06
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Daniel Inouye was one of my heroes - I grew up with friends whose fathers were in the 442nd.
RIP, Senator.
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12-18-2012, 17:10
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RIP Senator Inouye,
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12-18-2012, 17:10
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RIP Senator
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12-18-2012, 17:38
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An American hero...RIP Senator
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12-18-2012, 17:48
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RIP Senator and thank you for your lifetime of service to your country.
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12-18-2012, 18:14
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He was one tough sonuvagun. RIP, Senator...
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12-18-2012, 18:32
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RIP, Senator.
Thank you for your service.
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12-18-2012, 19:19
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RIP Senator Inouye
God Bless his family and friends.
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12-18-2012, 19:34
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Rest in Peace, Senator. Thank you for your service.
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12-18-2012, 20:25
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RIP Senator
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12-18-2012, 20:49
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Rest in Peace, Senator and thank you for your service!
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12-18-2012, 21:22
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Rest In God's Peace, Senator.
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