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David Fryer Feb 8, 2010, 11:47 AM

MSNBC is reporting the Pennsylvania Congressman John Murtha is dead as a result of complications of surgery. Rest in Piece Jack.

Jared Ouimette (Pathfinder Adventure Path Subscriber) Feb 8, 2010, 11:53 AM

John or Jack?

David Fryer Feb 8, 2010, 11:54 AM

His given name is John, but for some reason he mostly went by Jack.

Celestial Healer (Pathfinder Adventure Path Subscriber) Feb 8, 2010, 12:00 PM

RIP.

(Also, he was a congressman, not a senator.)

David Fryer Feb 8, 2010, 12:01 PM

Celestial Healer wrote:

RIP.

(Also, he was a congressman, not a senator.)

Fixed. MSNBC did say Senator during their coverage though. Of course it's the same MSNBC that called Joe Biden "the former vice president."

Crimson Jester Feb 8, 2010, 12:05 PM

So does the Wiki article on him.

David Fryer Feb 8, 2010, 12:11 PM

First confirmed story.

Aberzombie (Pathfinder Adventure Path Subscriber) Feb 8, 2010, 12:52 PM

R.I.P. dude.

houstonderek Feb 8, 2010, 03:37 PM

No comment.

Crimson Jester Feb 8, 2010, 04:25 PM

All I know is that he was looked at for ethics issues. Other then him being gone, is there something he was known for?

Skeld (Pathfinder Adventure Path Charter Subscriber; Roleplaying Game, Campaign Setting, Companion, Modules, Battles Case Subscriber) Feb 8, 2010, 04:36 PM

Crimson Jester wrote:

All I know is that he was looked at for ethics issues. Other then him being gone, is there something he was known for?

First Vietnam combat vet elected to congress. Also known for his rather vocal opposition to the Iran/Afgan wars.

I didn't agree with his politics for the most part, but I hope he rests in peace.

-Skeld

Crimson Jester Feb 8, 2010, 04:51 PM

Skeld wrote:

Crimson Jester wrote:
All I know is that he was looked at for ethics issues. Other then him being gone, is there something he was known for?
First Vietnam combat vet elected to congress. Also known for his rather vocal opposition to the Iran/Afgan wars.
I didn't agree with his politics for the most part, but I hope he rests in peace.

-Skeld

Thank you.

Garydee Feb 8, 2010, 04:56 PM

Skeld wrote:

I didn't agree with his politics for the most part, but I hope he rests in peace.

-Skeld

Skeld (Pathfinder Adventure Path Charter Subscriber; Roleplaying Game, Campaign Setting, Companion, Modules, Battles Case Subscriber) Feb 10, 2010, 07:13 PM

Crimson Jester wrote:

Thank you.

You're welcome, CJ.

-Skeld

Jared Ouimette (Pathfinder Adventure Path Subscriber) Feb 14, 2010, 03:59 PM

I find it tragic that he died, even more tragic that no one listened to the Vietnam Vet when it came to Iraq/Afghanistan.

Crimson Jester Feb 16, 2010, 08:01 PM

Posting Blitz!

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