What I remember most is attending the Arizona Women's Conferences sponsored by Senator McCain. He brought in keynote speakers and wonderful workshops that provided women a place to network as well as gain knowledge. He was a great senator and Arizona was lucky to have him. He brought integrity, humor, dedication, and the willingness to work across the aisle to Washington. Thank you to the McCain family for sharing him with us all. May God bless him and you.
-- Mary, Florida
A true patriot and hero. Few today can understand the courage he had and the service he gave to his country. BRAVO ZULU, John from a fellow USNA grad.
-- Charles, Washington
I want to send my deepest sympathy to the family of John McCain. Thank you Mr. McCain for your service to this country. Rest In Peace.
-- Debbie, Delaware
For our generation, John McCain stood as a true hero, an example of patriotism, even through the dark hours of Viet Nam, and what was to follow. Self sacrifice .. putting our country above our immediate needs... no matter what the cost. Will always honor his memory!
-- Sue, California
God blessed us by sharing this Great Honorable man with us
We are so much better for it .Deepest condolences to his family .His memory will Iive on.
-- Wayne, New York
John was a true hero. a man that loved his country and his God. Not all men could
have endured what he went through. A man that could disagree without being
disagreeable.
John now that your life here on earth is over. May your name in Gold be written
in the autograph of God
God Bless you, your lovely wife and your family.
May he continue to Bless America the country we all love
-- Richard A., Arizona
Thank you for your honorable service Sir. You will be greatly missed.
-- Cathy, California
Thank you John McCain. You deeply impressed me. My heart is with your family. You truly left an impact and hopefully your legacy will make a difference. You gave us hope in Europe.
-- Sabine, Germany
He was a Hero, a Congressman, a leader and above all he loved our country.
-- Pedro J, Florida
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
He was really awesome human being We will miss you Mr McCain ?may you Rest In Peace with no more pain
-- Ana, California
Sadness on the passing of a true American hero. As a fellow USNA graduate I have always admired him. During his 50th reunion at the Academy (during his Presidential run) he took the time to come and address my class 35th reunion. A class act, he will truly be missed.
-- William, Virginia
Senator John McCain rest in peace you are truly missed God bless and may he cradle you in his arms
-- Kevin Michael, Arizona
To the entire McCain family, and all the people of the US of A, please accept my sincerest condolences on you loss of a truly proud American and supported of the American people and the country that he fought for both in war and public life. I sincerely wish that all elected officials around the world strive to attain the same level of honour and commitment to the people they represent, their countries and all the people of the world. You will be missed.
-- Louis, Canada
Thank you for your service to all of us! Heaven is rejoicing!
-- Melissa, Florida
The truest definition of an American Patriot. Thank you Senator McCain for your service to our great state and nation. May your life be an inspiration to others. God Bless Senator McCain and his family.
My deepest condolences, a fellow American.
-- Denise, Arizona
I only met Senator McCain once in my life when he was running for president in 2008 I found him to be a very generous person and very smart you will be missed by everyone.
My sympathies go out to his family and to his friends who knew him the most .
For to me he was a true American hero and we can't say that about everyone they are few and far between
May you rest in peace
-- William L, Pennsylvania
The world has lost a great statesman who was respected by people all over the globe. I never met him personally but nevertheless felt inspired by his strong and clear vision about the role of the United States in the global political system.
-- Mike, Germany
I am deeply saddened with the news of John's passing but know he is with the Lord. God bless John and his family. Semper-fi LenG
-- Leonard F, California
What a hero. What a legend. What an Example For All Of Us ! There are so many great things that we could say about this man, but the bottom line is for all the misery he went through as a Vietnam POW, he still wanted to serve his country. He never gave up and I think that would be what he would say to all of us today..Never Give Up !! Thank you John McCain for never giving up.
-- Steve, Georgia
A leader. A patriot. An honorable soul. A true American.
-- Adam, Michigan
he put his fellow soldiers before himself. He put the country before himself. That's what a hero is. John McCain is a true hero.
-- Fred, Florida
Thank you Sir, for your honor, courage and service. You will be missed. Rest in peace.
-- Renee, Arizona
The life and political commitment of Senator McCain are and will remain for me an example for the rest of my life. I will not forget it in my prayers.
-- Clément, France
Senator McCain has been a true Patriot with great love of country. He was a true Statesman and man of honor and integrity. He will be missed by those who knew him and citizens just like me! God is welcoming this special soul!
-- Jane, Florida
I met Sen. McCain in 1997 during my tenure as Chairman of the RNHA. It was a priviledge to count on him and his staff to engage in different issues related to our Hispanic community for four years. He never said no, his doors were always open and was always ready to step forward.
Later, in 2008, I had the honor to be his Delegate at the National Convention held in Minneapolis/St. Paul.
Always an Officer and a Gentleman! He will be missed.
RIP Captain John McCain, USN (Ret)
-- Jose, Virginia
wow he will be sadly missed a great man who put his country and its people first .
-- chris, Australia
Thank you for your years of service to the country, not only in the military but in the senate. You are a true American hero and you will be missed. Rest in peace, sir.
-- Melanie, Colorado
Thank you for your service to this country. Dedication to our country is hard to find.
-- John A, Florida
I have ALWAYS had a deep love and admiration for John McCain. My deepest sympathy and prayers for him and his family.
-- Frank, New York
What an honorable guy...wish I’d have met him! I identify with his quick fuse, and sense of humor. To me, his humanity and decency shown brightly when the woman at a rally called Barack Obama an Arab, and John rebuked her...and how he got many jabs in at Obama at the Al Smith dinner, but then honored him. WOW! Imagine our president (small p) doing anything like either of those things today. So sad! From what I knew, I loved the man! We need to honor him through integrity and service that we do now daily. My heart reaches out to the McCain family.
-- Roger, Nebraska
He was a great hero, unlike many before him. As a Korean Was veteran, I can share his pain. He will be missed.
-- Gerald, California
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
John McCain was special! He spoke his heart, was committed to service, and profoundly loyal to his country. We were blessed to have him represent us and we will be forever blessed by witnessing the respectful way he left us.
-- Cherie, Louisiana
We never meet. I sometimes disagreed. Still, John was the best American to represent my generation. We will all eventually perish. I just hope to see another John McCain before that day.
-- John, Idaho
Every one Loved John
-- Floyd, Arizona
Please keep watch from above, and help us when you can. It is with deepest sympathy, and regret, that we have to say goodbye. We will miss you John! May God bless and keep you whole and safe at his side. Until we meet again . . . .
-- Dorothy Cora, Arizona
Dear All,
We are Canadian but have watched with great respect over many, many years how Senator McCain unflinchingly always chose the correct and most positive road for American citizens and America, often disregarding partisan politics.
America, and more especially his loved family, have lost a truly great Patriot, husband and father, and person who cared selflessly for the greater good. Not only has America, but the World, has lost a person that we all loved.
Our thoughts go out to the McCain family and all Americans who identified with his always most laudable causes.
Gob Bless John, his family and America.
-- Norman, Canada
My memories of the Senator involve being introduced by LtCol Orson Swindle, USMC, POW, his and my friend. Will not write long, I admired the Senator for all the reasons others have said, but most of all because HE was a real patriot , and we as a strong Nati0n, in his image, will prevail.
-- Col Bob, Maine
I just plain miss him....I had much interaction with him over the years and I just plain miss him ...there was never anyone like him and never will be...
-- Greta, Washington, D.C.
John McCain was an American hero and showed us how we should treat everyone with respect.
-- John, New York
I want to thank Sen. McCain and his office for assisting me in getting my Social Security check back in 2001, He went out of his way in helping me, and I will never forget what he has done for me. God speed and Happy birthday!
-- Monica, Arizona
John McCain for me was a man who I greatly respected. He fought for what he believed was right regardless of "how the party" felt about the issue. Integrity ran through and through John.
His response to the lady at a political event "defending Obama" truly showed a man of grear integrity. I am proud to say that I had an opportunity to vote many times for John McCain. He will be missed by our country and the world. I thank the McCain family for sharing him with us.
-- Rev. Louie, Arizona
Good bye Senator McCain,thank you for your service, you were a real hero.. You'll be gone but never forgotten.
Rest in peace
-- Rose, Massachusetts
John McCain is a true hero! He will be missed by all. I don't know of anyone in America who has sacrificed so much for his country! Truly a special man. May America's politicians learn to serve their country half as well as Senator McCain! Thank you sir! Thank you for everything.
-- Toni, Texas
Citizen – hero – patriot
-- Citizen – hero – patriot, New Jersey
I remember Sen. McCain at Wright State University introducing Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate. It was a fun and optimistic time. I will always remember his patriotism.
-- Mary S, Ohio
I only knew Senator McCain from TV. I saw in Him a strong virtuous man. I am not religious, but I wish my deepest sympathies to his family and friends. I doubt He will EVER be forgot. Least of all by me. Love John T.
-- John, Nebraska
He was a man of tremendous courage. He was a hero.
-- Hemant, New Jersey
He was a good man that cared about American's !!!! Rest In Peace!!!!!
-- Nichelle, Tennessee