George McGovern - A Hero

George McGovern is seriously ill. His family reports that he is unresponsive and is receiving support through hospice. McGovern is a real hero. At a time when this country was being torn apart over the war in Vietnam, a leader, a politician emerged who understood war. He opposed that war and called for its end. McGovern volunteered in the US Army and became a bomber pilot in World War ll. He saw war for what it was - a horror. He was the son of a preacher and preached himself. He was deeply religious. He understood social issues and poverty. He saw what was happening in a divided country and tried to bring people together. His 1972 campaign for President excited young people who until then had felt put off by established politicians and political parties. He was unfairly attacked by Richard Nixon who ultimately defeated him in the presidential race. McGovern lost the election. Richard Nixon went on to be disgraced. George McGovern in his wisdom and grace said at one point, "there are worse things then losing". You deserve our thanks and wishes for peace.