Editor's Note: Massachusetts Sen. Edward Kennedy, the patriarch of the first family of Democratic politics, died late Tuesday at his home in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts, after a lengthy battle with brain cancer. He was 77. Take a look at these rare photographs from the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation.
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farewell so sad
It is with deep sympathy and sorrow that I offer my prayers to the kennedy family.I was tremendously saddened by the news of mr.kennedy's passing,but overwhelmed by the constant fighting and belief he stood firm on in which all men and women are indeed created equal. He will be missed by all who knew him and remembered as one of the pioneers of change. The dream is still alive and will live on throughout all of us.
I'm very saddened by the death of Senator Kennedy. He died from the same type of brain tumor that my own father died from in 2005 when he was only 66. I admired Senator Kennedy's triumphs over adversity, his commitment to family and country and his faith in the goodness of people. It is truly the end of an era, but hopefully with his legacy and fight for universal health care we are also at the dawn of a new era.
May he rest in peace,
Iam so sorry to hear of his death. He will be greatly missed. He has been apart of this country since I can remember. My prayer will be for his remaining family.
Beautiful photos i haven't seen before. Rest in peace Uncle Ted. Wish we had been closer..
farewell to a good man and family icon in my generation may the kennedys name live forever in our history
I feel sad for the Kennedy family. They have a place in History
and have done so much for this country!
To the Dunn family, my sympathies too.
Cancer is just too common these days!
My only younger brother, died of the same brain Cancer that
Ted Kennedy died of. My brother died at age 16, on Easter Sunday,
1977 the day after his brain surgery. Mr. Kennedy led a long and
fruitful life , my brother's life was cut short, he was
an honor student at his private school and on the high school
football team with both an academic and athletic scholarship
to Florida State to Study Medicine. A life cut short, never to practice
medicine and would have probably worked to help find the cure for
Cancer. Our family will never know what could have been?
The Kennedy family will miss him, as will we, but, I know they can be
thankful that his life had meaning and they shared so much life with him.
God Bless the dearly departed...
Ted kennedy was true hero!
Although his voice has been silenced,his spirit will live on. Teddy was a great man and his passing has left a giant void that can never be filled. Rest well,old soldier. Your battle has been long and hard and you have fought the good fight. You definitely deserve all of the accolades and tributes due you. Rest in peace and enjoy the riches of the kingdom of heaven.
“Heaven Holds The Faithful Departed”
God bless you and keep you Ted Kennedy.
Dear Friends at CNN,
It is always difficult to accept the death of great people who are younger than one's self. It doesn't seem fair, in some sense, that I am here to witness their funerals.
The Kennedy Family ranks at the top of the list of great American families who helped to make America strong, and a place for all
people to work and live in harmony. Yes, we all have our faults, and so did they. But the Kennedys gave us hope and courage to "carry on", no matter what the obstacles were.
My parents emigrated from Italy in the early 1900's, with courage
instilled in them that they passed on to their 10 chlldren, born and
raised in Southwest Pennsylvania. As the only living member of
this family, the 9th of the the 10, it is with deep felt sorrow that I understand what the Kennedy Family is now having to withstand.
A future without family members whom we loved and who were responsible for the persons they helped to develop into fine citizens
of America is a challenge we have to accept. The Kennedys were our guiding lights, despite their many faults and foibles. Their service to our country never wavered. It is because of their visionary perspectives that we are able to hold our heads high above the crowd, with a hope for a future that will encompass everyone.
My deepest condolences to the entire family, who also lost a beautiful daughter, Eunice, just a few weeks ago. I had the pleasure
of meeting her at a Special Olympics gathering in Brockport, NY, years ago, where I was working on one of the volunteer committees, supplying clothes for the participants, through Levi Strauss & Co., in San Francisco. She graciously allowed me to photograph her and I shall never forget the Grand March where Senator Ted Kennedy and the late Christopher Reeves, were there as Grand Marshals.
It is an end to an era of greatness from a few who cared more than
we will ever know. History will record them as "Knights in Shining Armor" who passed the torch to our beloved President Obama, who carries the same hope in his heart for not only Americans, bur for people around the world.
May the Lord and His Angels look down and console the families,
and all of us who have lived through a tremendously value part of
our history.
Sincere Best Wishes,
Patricia D'Alessandro
ciaopat9@gmail.com
Lovely memories of a remarkable statesman..we are blessed to have all benefited from his tenacity to do the right thing for those without a voice. Every American flag was at half mast for you today. Thank you Senator Kennedy for your stewardship, we are a better country due to your guidance.
Your passing was to me a passing of an era and the last of "The Kennedy Majic". I pray that others will feel and work as hard with the passion that you have shown for all Americans and others in the world. You did care about others and admitted your failings as a human being with honesty and good humor. I am happy you found happiness in your life. I hope we will find other leaders that can take your place.Ours is a trajic loss.
Lovely pictures that touch the heart.
Thank you Senator for all you so graciously
gave us and our nation. You are a national treasure that will be deeply missed.
Thank you for these great photos. He was a champion for all! He is gone but will not be forgotten. My Prayers go out to the family.
I grew up during the Kennedy era and I am so thankful to have the many memories, tragic at times but yet memories that shaped me, inspired me. I am saddened greatly by the death of Ted Kennedy. He was much more than a senator. His legacy will live on by those he touched, shaped and inspired like me to make the world a better, more compassionate place to live.
Thank you to the Kennedy Family for a life of service to the American people. Dreams, values and justice have been valued and will continue because of the goodness of people like Senator Kennedy and his family. God Bless and may Senator Ted Kennedy rest in peace
Where's the photo of Ted climbing out of the water, and walking back to his hotel after leaving Mary Jo to drown?
Thank you for sharing such touching pictures of happy times!
My heartfelt condolences to this wonderful family, who have inspired so many and contributed so much to mankind!
It's nice to see a glimpse in the life of a beautiful man! God rest his soul!
I have a picture of Ted Kennedy and my grandfather from the 1960's. Ted Kennedy will be greatly missed by America.
Senator Kennedy was a TRUE stateman, May his soul rest in perfect peace, his works will forever be remembered by all.
"TED KENNEDY" THE LAST OF THE DYNASTY. GOD BLESS HIM
RIP Ted. The end of an era, but his legacy – as well as all the Kennedys – will live on forever...
awesome pictures! a true legend! will be missed!
Thanks for the photos CNN. Its fitting that we should pause and remember a good man, not a perfect man, a ....... good man!
Rest in peace, Sen. Kennedy, may perpetual light shine upon you. And may our Lord offer peace and comfort to Vicki and the family.
Great pictures ! What a great looking loving family ! I had never seen most of these pictures.
Lament the passing of a genuine American reprobate? I don't think so.
The day I really admire Sen. Kennedy was when he stood by Carolyn after the death of her brother. He was the Man! The whole family was in shock and he was the pillar for all of them. I am sure that Carolyn will never forget that moment either, how this man filled her father shoes during such a tagic time and was there for her. Kudos to all he did for his family and others.
Love these pictures! Thanks very much for sharing!
Ted Kennedy's political life.. an example for politicians around the world...may his soul rest in peace.
Teddy was the last of the true heroes of American politics. I worked as a Kennedy Girl for his brother Bobby's Senate Campaign, and will cherish my association with this great American family forever.
Beautiful pictures! It's very interesting to see the transformations.
Heart felt condolences !!!
Great nostalgic pictures from a lost "dreamy" time. Thanks/Sean Suile
I enjoyed the "rare photos of Ted Kennedy Thanks.
I ,too, have a rare photo of Ted Kennedy . It is from the Tuesday January 7, 1941 issue page 18 of P.M. Magazine (a daily newspaper published in NYC during the 30's and 40's)
The photo shows 8 year-old Ted climbing a palm tree. The caption under the photo reads:
"Teddy Kennedy, son of Joseph P. Kennedy, who resigned as Ambassador to Britain, climbs a palm tree on his father's Palm Beach estate. His brother, Joseptrh, Jr. just got out on a limb too by advocating trade with the Nazis in a Boston speech." Photo by Wide World.
I was lost in the maze of The Capitol Building and walked into Senator Kennedy as I rounded a corner. His blue eyes were amazing.
Farewell to the "Lion of the Senate" Thank You Mr. Kennedy for a life spent working to improve the lives of the common American.
Thank you, for the generations to come who will benefit from the many causes that you championed.
Medicare
COBRA
Hate Crimes
Discrimination
Minimum Wage
Healthcare and so much more. You were a true American hero, an advocate for the poor, the disabled, children and the working men and women of this country. You are an inspiration today.
Thank you. Terry
The luxury of time unlike his brothers, but still very sad.
These are beautiful. I've posted them into my facebook page. I definitely want to keep them. Thanks!
Donna Wood
Lexington, Tennessee
He was blessed and lived a good life serving others. Good for him.
Wonderful pictures. I hadn't seen some of these before. Thanks so much for sharing.