Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino dies.

Shermie

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SAD BREAKING NEWS!!!

The City of Boston has just lost a true legend & guiding light!!

Mayor Thomas M. Menino was called home this morning at about 9am or so with his wife, family & friends at his side!! He died from cancer. He died at Brigham & Women's Hospital. He was 71.
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He was the longest-serving mayor in office, beating both his predecessors Kevin White & Raymond Flynn who were in office before him as mayors of Boston & surpassing them both in office. He served as mayor for at least 20 years or so. He was successfully elected for office five times. :ohmy:
 

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QSis

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Can't remember too many harsh words said against him over the years, which is extremely unusual for a politician in this state.

He was quite the man. Very sad that he didn't get much chance to enjoy retirement.

Lee
 

Shermie

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Yeah, so sad!!

He put in all those years has Boston's longest serving mayor, and his retirement life was cut so short!!!

And yes, he WAS quite the man!! A man about town, helping those who needed him most, and even those who didn't!

I've had the pure pleasure of meeting him twice and shook his hand both of those times!! He was always attending city events and he LOVED all of the children as if they were his grandchildren!!!

Sadly, he was called home and will be missed by all, but the fond memories of him and the things that he did for everyone whose lives he touched so deeply, will live on in the hearts & minds of many!! :applause:
 

Shermie

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My worst fear was that he looked so frail in the last days of his life!! But still, he kept on getting around and did so until he just couldn't do it any more! He enjoyed eating out in some of Boston's finest eateries, also!! :piesmiley1::eating2:
 
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