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John McCain, a hero of a lost war, a senator whose signature law was overturned, a contender in a lost presidential race. For all of his integrity, accomplishment and hard work his life's efforts were largely futile.

Except for his family. A more fitting epitaph may be: John McCain, Father, Husband, Son. And that's not bad at all.




> his life's efforts were largely futile

Tell that to the guys he provided close air support for. I've been on the ground when it comes down. Years later I'm still thankful and it brings tears to my eyes.


Agreed. I was searching for a word to use in the epitaph to represent that, maybe Wingman or Comrade.


I disagree. His integrity, accomplishment, and hard work in his life has inspired many others to follow a principled life. He is a role model for the new generation.




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