I worked on the last mccain campaign and I will never forget how much he respected his opponents. He was a class act and spoke well of all- even those who did not return the respect. Thank you Senator for teaching us was kindness and virtue looked like.
-- D, Arizona
Thank You !
-- Alvin, Pennsylvania
To all of the Senator John McCain's family and friends-Sorry for your loss. To me he was always a great man! I am a Navy Veteran also and have always saluted him for his service! I supported the Senator's run for President and he would have made a outstanding Commander in Chief! His leadership through his life story has always been uplifting to me! He clearly went through heck and back as a POW and most of us could not understand what it's like to endured what he did and survived. John McCain you were a Great Man and will be dearly missed!
-- Bruce, Washington
Our country has lost not only a Great statesmen but a true hero.
My prayers go out to the family. But know, he will be well received at his new post.
-- Leonard, Illinois
My greatest memory is working on his campaign for President. I was a volunteer on the ground floor of HQ in Crystal City. The room suddenly filled with volunteers. We were told John & Cindy were on their way. They arrived to a packed room with news cameras following. I was standing off to the side. The news wanted a photo with a volunteer after he spoke to us. He looked over at me and drew me into the picture. What a day! Sympathies to family and friends!
-- Sally, Virginia
I just wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude to this wonderful human being. My heart is broken. I was born in Africa and met my Irish American husband in Germany. He was in the military and we got married in Germany and came here. I remember during the election I was standing with my two children when we saw McCain's tour bus passing over I-4. I was jumping up and down when I saw it and started crying. I was feeling so emotional when I saw his tour bus zooming through our state. As much as I love and admire Obama, I was a McCain supporter because of his gentleness and purity. May he rest in peace. I will be praying for his wife Cindy and their family. Men like him are a blessing to all of us.
-- Eve, Florida
I will remember John as a man that went threw enemy torture. A Veteran that stood up to help us Veterans while in the Senate.
-- Rory, Wisconsin
Rip my prayers goes out to your family and thank you for your services and standing up for us
-- Lynn, New Hampshire
While I never met the Senator he is someone I have admired and respected. His putting country ahead of party is what all elected officials should do. While I did not always agree with political stands I always respected him. He will be sorely missed
-- Barton, New Jersey
Thank you Senator.
-- Joe, Pennsylvania
My sympathy for the loss of a good man.
-- Cindy, Michigan
A man of relentless courage and selfless dedication. Your legacy lives on...
-- Gregory W., Virginia
Senator McCain transcended political parties and represented the best of Arizona and America. He will be sorely missed.
-- Cheryl, Arizona
Our deepest sympathies to your family in this time of loss! We thank you for the sacrifice you all made as he served our nation diligently in war and in peace! Blessings!!!
-- Barb, Iowa
Senator McCain, Your passing causes me much sadness. There are very few men like you that loved our country as much as you did in your lifetime. Thank you for your service to our beloved country.
-- Alice, California
Rest in peace, Great American Patriot. Ukrainian people will remember you as the true Friend. My sincere condolences to Senator John McCain family.
-- Inna, New York
He would have been the Best President ever!!
Also a President for everyone, not just his party. Hopefully his life will influence the rest of the USA. He was truly a great & honest person!!
-- Shirley, California
Dear McCain Family... I wrote both my Colorado Senators today because the passing of John McCain has left big shoes to fill. He did the job of three people! He wasn’t a political lemming... he was a true leader. A real statesman. His courage, strength, and honor are what all our politicians should emulate. While his party affiliation was important, his conscience and doing what was right was always more important. All our politicians should should heed that mantra. And learn how to work across the aisle instead of fighting like grade school kids in the sandbox. Senator McCain is the best example to the world of what it means to be an American, to live in a free democracy, and to be a true “son of Liberty”.
-- Diane, Colorado
Proud to have served with John, not only in the Navy, but in the cells of North Vietnam prisons. We traveled together all the way from the jet training squadron (John an instructor - I a student) in Meridian, MS, through our time in prison and eventually time together in the Pentagon. An adventuresome life, but as we both agree, a life of unbelievable blessings. Fair winds my friend and my God Bless you and God Bless America.
-- Capt. William (Bill), Washington
I had the honor of being a delegate to the 2008 Republican National Convention. I enjoyed meeting Senator McCain there and remain proud to have helped nominate him for President.
-- David, Georgia
Thank you Senator McCain for your service to our great state and country. I wish there were more statesmen like you who would put country first and resolve our problems this country faces - regardless of partisan ideology. Rest in peace, sir!
-- Kathy, Arizona
Thank you for your service John McCain. Heart breaking, so sad!
-- John, California
Senator McCain's office helped us establish a website to help veterans with whatever their needs maybe and then turn it into an app for use on their phones. His memory will always live in the hearts of the veterans that he has helped in our community.
-- John, Ohio
When I think of the legacy of John McCain I think of a man who was so humble, that he cared more about what God thought about him, than what others believed. He did not follow the crowd, nor run with whatever the latest fad was to be. Honesty and the ability to see through all the rhetoric was the mainstay of this wonderful patriot. We could all learn a lot from him and I hope those in government take a moment to realize who and what they have lost. Our country has grown a bit poorer with his passing...
-- Dave, California
I met John and Cindy in Santa Clara, California in 2000.
As a retired naval aviator myself, I have a deep respect for John's leadership and patriotism.
-- Stan, Washington
Mrs. McCain,
I am so sorry for your loss. I was fortunate to have met Senator McCain in March of 2017 on a flight from Brussels to DC. Senator McCain took the time to speak with me and I greatly appreciate it. We spoke about Israel, and the importance of public service. He commented on the fact that two of his favorite places in the world were Jerusalem and Istanbul.
I have a great admiration for his courage and willpower to fight for what he believed in until the very end. I only spoke with him for five minutes but those five minutes have made me proud of my Americorps service and in pursuing my MSW.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. The world truly lost an incredible individual. He will forever be missed.
Sincerely,
Miriam Goldstein
-- Miriam, Maryland
My love and prayers go to the family of this fine man. When he first started in politics both my daughter and myself worked in his office and worked for him. We also worked for Jon Kyl and Barry Goldwater. Prayer and hope that his replacement will be of a very high caliber, like Jon Kyle. I hope young people will read of his devotion and learn what keeps America the land of the free!
-- Billie, Oregon
John McCain: An Honest, Loving, and Honorable Man. He was A Man of Strength, Integrity, Bravery and Faith. He had a wonderful sense of Humor and they say, "he had a bit of a temper"! Bless You John, You will be incredibly missed by Your Family and Friends. Your "Foes" won't know where to find a "Fair Honest Fight"!! A Life Fully and Well Lived...Rest now....C. Sue Collins
-- Connie, California
My prayers go to john McCain Family he will be remember
-- Anthony, Pennsylvania
For years I have more often disagreed with the Senator than agreed with him. Yet always I respected him. Thank you, Senator, for living with honor.
-- Birrell, California
Thank You so Very Much.
Bryan Brinegar
-- Bryan, California
Mr senator John McCain one of my heroes deeply condolences
-- Oscar A, Florida
John McCain put Arizona on the map for politics. I'm proud to call myself an Arizonan. Thank you Senator McCain for all you did for this country.
-- Jamie, Arizona
To the McCain family we are sorry for your lost .The Leon Session Family Much Love ????
-- Leon&Verta, Texas
Senator McCain was a true example of a leader! One that works with even those across the aisle. We need more of these now!
-- Michael, Arkansas
We enjoyed his humor in Politics
-- Gary, Texas
Thank you John, we all aspire to be more like you!
-- Rafael, Florida
Death can never take a good man away, for in the hearts of the people he inspired, his legacy remains and continues throughout generations.
Sen. John S. McCain will never be forgotten. May his soul rest in peace.
Please accept my humble condolences.
-- Jean Marc, Belgium
Rest in Peace Senator McCain. Thank you for your incredible service to this Country, to Arizona, and the world. The world was a better place because of you.
-- Chris, Arizona
I was so excited when he ran for President; I knew he would put the office and the country first. My husband and I both voted for him, and were very disappointed when he lost the election. He will be remembered, and he will be missed.
-- Miranda, New Jersey
I never met Sen. McCain, but I will miss you. Even though I am more liberal than conservative, I respected you and am grateful for your service to our country.
-- David, Missouri
About three years ago we were at the Tee Pee Restaurant in Phoenix, and we’re thrilled to see Senator McCain in the flesh! Our deepest condolences to the McCain family. It is a great loss.
-- Andrew, Arizona
The nation lost a great man but your family has lost so much more. I sympathize with your sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
-- Nancy, Arizona
I never met John Mccain, but he stood out from many powerful and priviliged people. He always put others before himself. He adopted children from destitute countries. McCain family, stay close to God because that is where he is at now. May God bless Senator John McCain and his family.
-- Andre, California
A true American statesman; keeping his country first. My hero!
-- Sheila, Michigan
Rest in Peace John. There will never be another John McCain.. We will miss
you and will pray for you.
-- Paula, Arizona
I thank you for your service. You are the only politician to whom I’ve contributed campaign funds. Fair Winds and Following Seas.
-- Susan, Ohio
I feel very fortunate that I was able to shake this true American's hand a few years ago! What a truly great man of great character and strength.
-- Josephine, California
Some politicians will be remembered as a good Republican or a good Democrat. John McCain will be remembered as a good man.
-- Richard, Indiana
Senator McCain will always be remembered by us as an American Hero and a man who served the American people his whole life. Thank you John McCain.
-- Mr. & Mrs. George, Arizona