Florida's Bob Graham remembered as a governor, senator of the people
Time:2024-05-21 07:12:19 Source:worldViews(143)
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Former Democratic Gov. and U.S. Sen. Bob Graham was remembered Friday by Republicans and Democrats alike as a man whose love for people and his state of Florida transcended partisanship, many of them smiling with memories of his five decades in politics as they passed by his casket in the historic old Capitol.
A long line wound down the steps as people waited to pay their respects to the two-term governor and three-term senator, who died last week at 87. A bouquet of white flowers sent by President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, was alongside the coffin, as Graham’s wife, Adele, and four daughters greeted hundreds of mourners.
“The true feeling of really loving him — that is something that has meant so much to so many people,” said one daughter, former U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham, during a private moment away from the crowd. “He cared about Florida and the people of Florida. People feel that. The outpouring of love that I’ve felt is because people knew his genuineness.”
Previous:Everybody may love Raymond, but Ray Romano loves Peter Boyle
Next:Biden says Brown v. Board of Education ruling was about more than education
You may also like
- Red Lobster seeks bankruptcy protection after closing some restaurants
- Trump wins Idaho's Republican presidential caucus
- Hilarious moment cheeky THREE
- Justin Bieber steps out for lunch in very low
- Election 2024: Biden and Trump bypassed the Commission on Presidential Debates
- Olivia Culpo enjoys In
- Dancing With The Stars pro Cheryl Burke CONFIRMS showmances with THREE of her celebrity partners
- Judge hits the tiebreaking single in 9th as Yankees rally to avoid sweep with 6
- Yu Darvish extends scoreless innings streak to 25 in Padres' 9