RIP Colonel Bob Dole, USA

Capt MJ

Capt MJ

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Left us at age 98, still devoted to a life of service, whether or not you liked his politics, still getting out to talk to veterans and advocate for them and for those with disabilities, as age and health permitted.

We will remember him.

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Bob Dole, GOP Senator, Presidential Nominee and Decorated WWII Veteran, Dies at 98

Former U.S. Sen. Bob Dole, a wounded World War II veteran who represented Kansas in the House of Representatives from 1961 to 1969 and in the Senate from 1969 to 1996, died. He was 98.
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I met Sen. Dole when I was a 20-something lobbyist for the banking industry. He was Senate Minority Leader at the time, so a group of Kansas bankers and I went to his expansive office just below the Capitol dome, with a breathtaking view of the Mall. Upon introduction, he nonchalantly shook my hand using a nifty “backhand” move of his injured left hand. The gesture was unorthodox, but solid and sincere. I was moved.

As our meeting wound down, he spoke frankly about being recently treated for prostate cancer. He looked at each of the bankers — all in their 40s or older — and encouraged them to get a prostate exam. He then looked at me, smiled wryly and said, “You have some time still, young man.”

DW was on Elizabeth Dole’s personal staff when she served as president of the American Red Cross. DW said that it was so clear how much love, affection and commitment the Doles had between them. The were 100% class — a wonderful, graceful, elegant couple amid a long-forgotten era of D.C. civility.

May Capt. Dole rest in peace.
 
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Bob Dole is one of my heroes. A truly humble and great public servant. He epitomized the principal of service before self. I met and interacted with him many times through my work, and those are moments I will cherish forever. Politics aside, people could learn a number of important lessons from how he conducted himself throughout his life.
 
Going to h WWII Memorial on the Mall (which he was instrumental in making happen) whenever he was able and staying and greeting other veterans even though staff told him he should leave. Unfortunately, they don't make many Americans like him now🇺🇸
 
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Senator Dole and his wife were great supporters of the Honor Flight program, when it first started they met every single group that visited the World War II Memorial; he was still making occasional appearances there up until the pandemic started. A warrior, patriot, public servant and great American; fair winds sir.
 
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