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
I feel grateful for service and his love of family and his country
-- Betty, Oregon
Not a memory, but a wish! A wish that those in Congress would learn from him and share his true bipartisan integrity and humanity for all! Thank you John McCain for you service, your love of America, and for maintaining a positive, professional, and inclusive approach in a time that many others don't. To all of John McCain's family and close friends, know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of millions of grateful Americans and others around the world! God bless!
-- Craig, Illinois
Rest in peace, Senator McCain. Your legacy lives on. Democrat or Republican, we appreciate you. You are our hero. My deepest condolences to the family.
-- Danielle, Florida
I voted for John McCain because he was a real life Rambo.
-- JOLEEN, Massachusetts
John Thank You for your service to this country as nothing can ever come close to the accomplishments you have made not only in uniform but out as well. You are a national treasure and will not be forgotten.
-- Robert, Arizona
A truly great person in every way. I am proud he was our senator and represented Arizona well. Thank you so much for your service to the United States of America and God. He served all people. Thank you for representing us well. Rest in God. Love and highest regards for Senator John S. McCain and to his wife and family. God be with you all. Thank you.
-- Dominique A., Arizona
Senator McCain is not only a role model for me and my husband, but also for our teenage children. Although we didn’t always agree with him, we always respected him as a great patriot and man of character. In this political age when leadership pales, Senator McCain is a shining beacon of dignity, honesty, integrity and courage. God rest Senator McCain and bless his family with the knowledge that he touched the lives of so many in the world for the better. Senator John Sidney McCain will be forever remambered.
-- Jameela, Arizona
An honorable man who led by example. Statesman, Patriot, American. RIP Senator McCain.
-- Pam, California
Great Leader,our country will surely miss his leadership.Condolenses to his family.
-- Johnsie, North Carolina
Many thanks John.
All the best to the family.
-- Craig, Florida
A hero!!!!
-- Greg, Pennsylvania
His military sacrifice in the line of duty..
-- Bob, New York
May all Americans strive to follow Senator McCain's extraordinary example of honor, integrity, true patriotism, and public service. My deepest sympathies to the McCain family.
-- Danielle, Virginia
Dear McCain family,
I want to send my deepest condolences on the death of Sen. John McCain.
I had planned on sending the following note to him on Wednesday, his birthday.
Sen. McCain,
I hope your birthday finds you surrounded by loved ones.
I wanted to let you know that how you describe your life: trying to live your life with honor and occasionally failing and ruminating on those failures, has made me feel that I am not so odd. I intend to work harder in being grateful for my life as my new year resolution. (My birthday – my new year- is the same as yours, but a different year.)
Sincerely,
Retired Army Master Sergeant Lisa Beth Davis
Altadena, CA
-- Lisa Beth, California
I worked on his Presidential campaign and was devastated when he wasn't elected as our President. He was a Hero and gentleman may he rest in peace.
-- Sally, New York
I met Senator McCain three times, once at a campaign rally in 2000 which is memorialized with a photo of him with me and my wife. We met more privately two other times where we discussed Afghanistan, Iraq and Iran. I knew I was in the presence of an American patriot. At a time when are challenged at home and abroad his ,eacership will be sorely missed.
-- David, New Mexico
I had never voted in my life, then I heard that John McCain was running for President of the United States. I voted for the first time - ever - for John McCain.
-- Teres, Pennsylvania
We voted for John McCain in 2008 for President and are saddened by his passing. I lost an aunt to glioblastoma this past December. She only lived a few months after her diagnoses. Prayers for the McCain family during this difficult time.
-- Gail, Alabama
There are very few Politicians that I can honestly say I respect. John McCain was one of them. We lost one of the last good people in our Government, and he will be missed. R.I.P. John McCain.
-- Josh, Kentucky
I was honored to have met the Senator when he came to our community during his run for the Presidency. He was a man that I respected very much. Even though he was a little young, he was one of the GREATEST GENERATION of soldiers who fought for this country, a country he truly loved. He will be missed.
-- John, Florida
Thank you so much to John McCain for giving me the opportunity to work and travel with him on the 2000 campaign—it was an absolute highlight of my professional life. And thank you for serving as a political hero—both for the nation, and for my son-who was awed by him-and other young Americans at a time where kids have way too few politicians to look up to. To be both driven by principle, and to be able to apologize, are such admirable traits, and he was a true leader. And he was a lot of fun. It was an honor to know him. Thank you Senator John McCain.
-- Maya, Maryland
A brave, honorable man whose character and moral compass is a beacon for us all.
-- Bruce, New York
Senator John McCain was a true American Hero. His Service in Vietnam and in the Senate can be compared to none. He inspired hope and fought for what is right in so many ways. Senator McCain will be truly missed so very much. Much love & sympathy to his family in the loss of this great man.
-- Molly, Texas
John McCain was a great example of patriotism, morality and decency. He was the moral compass of the Senate. He will be missed.
-- Nessa, California
To the McCain Family,
I, will forever remember Senator John McCain, as a man with the highest degree of integrity and honesty. His legacy, and his principles will live on and inspire many.
Senator John McCain, displayed amazing truth and honesty to the very end. He was able to disinvite the heartless, rude and crude President of the United States of America, to his own Funeral Service. I support and take comfort in John McCain's decision.
Today, we will salute, Senator John McCain.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
-- Alfrieda, Wisconsin
Senator McCain transcended political parties and represented the best of Arizona and America. He will be sorely missed.
-- Cheryl, Arizona
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
Senator McCain was one of the last great politicians in this country. I will remember him as a principled man who stuck to his guns and argued for what he thought was right, regardless of who was on the opposite side of the issue or his party’s position. I doubt that we will be fortunate enough to see any politician like him again. I am grateful to him for his service to our country and to his adherence to his principles. I send my love and respect to his family and hope they will know how much the American people will miss him.
-- David, New Jersey
Senator John McCain was a true American hero. He will live on forever in our hearts and be greatly missed.
-- Ashlee, Kentucky
I will always be reminded of John McCain, because of his daughter Megan who will shine in the shadow of her father.... is a remarkable intellect, and is able to articulate so clearly the attributes that make a legend in US history. I am hoping she will rise up, and follow in her fathers footsteps.
-- Karen, California
Admiration for a life well lived, by a refugee from Vietnam, still in-exile after 43 years.
-- TRINH, Maryland
People like John McCain are what truly make America great!
-- Kippi, Tennessee
Senator John McCain is why we stand during the National Anthem. Period. RIP John, you will be truly missed.
-- Tina, Arizona
Amazing hero and patriot. He will forever be an inspiration to many of us about service to our country. Blessed to have worked for his campaign and honored to know what kind of man and person he was. A generation of dedication will always be remembered. Eternal rest grant grant unto thee Lord and may perpetual light shine upon him. May he Rest In Peace. Always forward and God speed sir.
-- Mario, California
I met Senator McCain during his 2008 Presidential run, One of the highlights of my life. Unfortunately he lost, but I was struck by his display of character when defending President Obama as a good family man when a constituent expressed that she did not trust him. That’s what I will remember most about him. His character…
-- Robert, New Jersey
Mr. McCain was a true patriot of the American people. We will miss this great man.
Peace be with you.
-- Annette, California
I’m a simple person with a simple life but John touched my life in many ways. I am truly sad to have a survivor like John pass and wish his family , friends and well wishers my condolences. He percervied during his extraordinary life of trials and public service. While not everyone would agree with the path and conviction that his life took him, he stayed true to it. That alone sets him apart from the masses. God bless him and his family as they walk this new path. My thoughts and prayers are with you all, even though I don’t know any of you.
-- Theresa, New York
Truly respected my 5th cousin. A man of his word, a man of truth, and he shared those truths.
-- Vanessa, California
He was a statesman and a servant of the people. Rest in peace, and peace and comfort to his family.
-- Matt, Montana
Rest in peace, John McCain, as you have lived a full and extraordinary life. While you and your fellow congress members did not always agree, there is no dispute that you loved this country, supported a strong military, supported secure borders and immigration reform, supported fair trade, supported tax cuts, supported improved care for our veterans, supported world peace efforts and believed America is a truly exceptional country where freedoms and individual achievements are valued and fostered through capitalism and our representative republic system of government. You devoted your entire life to serve this great nation for which we all are grateful. Bless you and may God embrace and guide you in eternity. Carole
-- Carole, Washington
John McCain was an American hero and showed us how we should treat everyone with respect.
-- John, New York
I voted for him for President. I guess I was always going to , but after Sarah Palin said "he is the only candidate running who has ever truly fought for you" it sealed the deal. Sincerest condolences to your family ...losing a husband and a father is one of life's biggest body blows...so sorry for your loss.
-- Ginny, New York
what a great vietnam vet he was a american hero may he R.I.P.
-- Joseph, New York
This country has lost a guiding light. I’m saddened for his loss and my prayers are with the family. I know that he is looking down on heaven watching over us. My wish is his passing will inspire others in Congress to take up his cause.
-- Al, Pennsylvania
i am relieved his suffering is over.i did not agree with him always but i did vote for him in 2008.
he was a great hero to the u.s.
my heart goes out to the family
-- steven, New Hampshire
Sorry for your loss
-- Joan, New York
I never had the honor of meeting Sen. McCain, but I'm deeply appreciative of all he's done for the country.
John, you'll be missed.
-- David, Colorado
Some politicians will be remembered as a good Republican or a good Democrat. John McCain will be remembered as a good man.
-- Richard, Indiana
It was such an honor working on the 2008 campaign. If anyone deserved to be the President of this country, Senator John McCain was the one. Spent his entire life serving this country, what a loss to all Americans.
-- Candace, California