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just read former Senator Bob Dole passed this morning at the age of 98. - -passed away in his sleep, had stage 4 lung cancer discovered in Feb. - Had no idea that he was recruited to play Basketball for Coach Phog Allen - Player Basketball Football & Track I believe - sad to see - -GOD BLESS SIR.

Edited had no idea he was connected for 79 years with the Govt - - long history. Served in the 10th Mountain unit and was Lieutneant sorry know that's not spelt right, live a long filled life

Not saying it will happen here, but really do not like to see people now taking their shots at him. He was a Republican, we know, doesn't mean he was evil.

https://www.wfpusa.org/articles/historys-hunger-heroes-bob-dole/ ↗

https://dolearchives.ku.edu/hdtopics_ada ↗

Rest in peace.

@BShark said in RIP Senator Dole , sad to hear:

Not saying it will happen here, but really do not like to see people now taking their shots at him. He was a Republican, we know, doesn't mean he was evil.

https://www.wfpusa.org/articles/historys-hunger-heroes-bob-dole/ ↗

https://dolearchives.ku.edu/hdtopics_ada ↗

Rest in peace.

for sure , this is not the time or place for that , but you KNOW it's gonna happen - -somebody won't be able to contain theirselves. but your right that's not why I put this here - -Thank You B Shark

I met him at the state fair, he shook my hand. I remember he had a very dark green suit jacket on, very distinguished looking. I long for the days when members of Congress worked like senator Dole did, together for all of us!

It is always fair to remember both good and bad when someone dies. I hated his early senate campaigns when he was pretty vicious, and his failure to help fight the Republicans' trend toward demonizing government workers when Reagan gave his "scariest words" speeches ("I'm from the government and I'm here to help you"). But his work on behalf of social welfare programs is often too unheralded. Too bad the Reps wouldn't elect someone like him now.

@Crimsonorblue22 said in RIP Senator Dole , sad to hear:

I met him at the state fair, he shook my hand. I remember he had a very dark green suit jacket on, very distinguished looking. I long for the days when members of Congress worked like senator Dole did, together for all of us!

ya he will be truly be missed - -I had no idea he was of that age - -ill for quite awhile though at least not suffering anymore passed in his sleep best way to go if you have to

Had the good fortune to meet Sen. Dole a few times when I was in politics. Such a nice guy, and funny as hell. We’re from the same part of the state so we always chatted about what restaurants we missed back home.

What a hero. What a life. Rest In Peace, Bob.

Also if you ever have time to kill on campus, the Dole Institute is a must see.

Agree on the Institute. First toured it just after the opening. Impressive.

When I was a kid he came to one of our church socials to press the flesh. Even though I rarely agreed with him politically, I appreciated the fact that he was able to at least listen to the other side. Also liked his sense of humor. We need more like him on both sides of the aisle.

@nwhawkfan said in RIP Senator Dole , sad to hear:

Agree on the Institute. First toured it just after the opening. Impressive.

When I was a kid he came to one of our church socials to press the flesh. Even though I rarely agreed with him politically, I appreciated the fact that he was able to at least listen to the other side. Also liked his sense of humor. We need more like him on both sides of the aisle.

he really did have a great sense of humor

@nwhawkfan I saw his sense of humor more after his presidential run. It was on Johnny Carson, and other late night shows. I think if more voters saw that side of him he would've had a better chance. He was a lil dry before. He was definitely more popular!

@Crimsonorblue22 said in RIP Senator Dole , sad to hear:

@nwhawkfan I saw his sense of humor more after his presidential run. It was on Johnny Carson, and other late night shows. I think if more voters saw that side of him he would've had a better chance. He was a lil dry before. He was definitely more popular!

Did he have a stroke at some point ? - is that what was wrong with his right side or was it from the injury in the war ?

@jayballer67 said in RIP Senator Dole , sad to hear:

@Crimsonorblue22 said in RIP Senator Dole , sad to hear:

@nwhawkfan I saw his sense of humor more after his presidential run. It was on Johnny Carson, and other late night shows. I think if more voters saw that side of him he would've had a better chance. He was a lil dry before. He was definitely more popular!

Did he have a stroke at some point ? - is that what was wrong with his right side or was it from the injury in the war ?

From the war. He actually wore inserts under his suit to make his upper arm look normal.

@FarmerJayhawk said in RIP Senator Dole , sad to hear:

@jayballer67 said in RIP Senator Dole , sad to hear:

@Crimsonorblue22 said in RIP Senator Dole , sad to hear:

@nwhawkfan I saw his sense of humor more after his presidential run. It was on Johnny Carson, and other late night shows. I think if more voters saw that side of him he would've had a better chance. He was a lil dry before. He was definitely more popular!

Did he have a stroke at some point ? - is that what was wrong with his right side or was it from the injury in the war ?

From the war. He actually wore inserts under his suit to make his upper arm look normal.

oh ok - so the arm was really baad then ? - -heard today something to that extent, me personally gonna miss the guy, didn't know him personally but me -- kinda liked the guy

Rt Shoulder was paralyzed

@jayballer67 Total loss of use of his right arm from the shrapnel wound suffered in Italy. Spent 3 years in hospitals recovering.

Dole carried a pen in his right hand to keep his fingers from splaying out, and to remind people to shake left-handed. He also never was able after the wound to cut a steak, tie his shoes or ties, or do anything requiring two arms. Amazing fortitude and resiliency.

Great tributes to a great man. No matter your political stance or status we all end up equal in the end. If only we could all see more eye to eye during.

Godspeed, sir.

@tis4tim I want YOU for President. Seriously. Good points.

@mayjay said in RIP Senator Dole , sad to hear:

@jayballer67 Total loss of use of his right arm from the shrapnel wound suffered in Italy. Spent 3 years in hospitals recovering.

Dole carried a pen in his right hand to keep his fingers from splaying out, and to remind people to shake left-handed. He also never was able after the wound to cut a steak, tie his shoes or ties, or do anything requiring two arms. Amazing fortitude and resiliency.

oh mercy I knew he had a pretty bad injury but had no idea that bad

Seen a really great piece on Senator Dole & his wife & their marriage off CBS news this morning. Today would of been the 48th yr I believe they said Wedding Anniversary awesome , talking about how they met , her Career , NOW she said in all the time they were together they NEVER really had a really heated yelling agrument but overall just really interesting piece, and got to see a little of his humor during the interview