Has anybody here seen my old friend....

I feared this was why he had not been out stumping for health care/insurance reform--it was the only thing I could imagine that could keep him from being visible the last few weeks.

Let's all take up his burden and march on together.

May he rest in peace, may his family be consoled, may his brothers and sisters welcome him with open arms, may we all find greater meaning in life for his having fought for us.

[heavy sigh]