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Jacqueline Harris
June 23, 2020
He was a fine man-a good friend to my Father, Alfred I. Harris, vice-President of the Board of Aldermen, St.Louis, Missouri and a loyal friend to many.
March 16, 2010
For Thomas...
Today you were in my thoughts.
This is for you.
WEEP NOT FOR ME
Do not weep for me when I no longer dwell among the wonders of the earth; for my larger self is free, and my soul rejoices on the other side of pain...on the other side of darkness.
Do not weep for me, for I am a ray of sunshine that touches your skin, a tropical breeze upon your face, the hush of joy within your heart and the innocence of babes in mothers arms.
I am the hope in a darkened night. And, in your hour of need, I will be there to comfort you. I will share your tears, your joys, your fears, your disappointments and your triumphs.
Do not weep for me, for I am cradled
in the arms of God. I walk with the angels, and hear the music beyond the stars.
Do not weep for me, for I am within you;
I am peace, love, I am a soft wind that caresses the flowers. I am the calm that follows a raging storm. I am an autumns leaf that floats among the garden of God, and I am pure white snow that softly falls upon your hand.
Do not weep for me, for I shall never die, as long as you remember me...
with a smile and a sigh.
© Joe Fazio
~
[email protected] /Joe Fazio,
Beverly Hills, California
Mel Stephens
March 19, 2007
Would that we had more like him.
jeffery brownlee
March 16, 2007
may GOD continue to shine on your family for sen.thomas is at home now,your grieving will soon pass and sun will shine again.GOD bless
Juli Niemann
March 12, 2007
Tom and Barbara may have not made it to the White House, but their return to St.Louis helped to make our city a Lighthouse of informed opinion and civil discourse. Their example is a beacon of democratic enlightenment. The best tribute is to continue on in Tom's name with Barbara's continuing support and direction.
March 12, 2007
Upon hearing of the loss of Sen. Eagleton, I reflected on what he meant to me, and I realized that he is one of my heroes. It was my pleasure to volunteer for his campaign while in college in Columbia, MO in 1980, and I had hoped to work in his St. Louis office after graduation, but those positions were few and far between.
My sincere condolences to family and friends. He will be fondly remembered by all who were touched by him.
Linda & Ronald Frank Hangge
March 11, 2007
Please accept our condolences for your loss. He will be missed by many. Love & God Bless The Entire Family.He was a great man.
Jim Schoemehl
March 11, 2007
I want to extend my deepest condolences to Senator Eagleton's family and friends. While I did not know the Senator personally, as a life long St. Louisan, I've followed his career in public service both during and after his term in the Senate. Even in his "retirement" from public life, he was amazing example of what it means to fight for what you believe. He didn't just talk about the issues, he worked tirelessly to make our state and our country a better place. He inspired so many, including myself, to continue the work to which he dedicated his life.
Lawrence Barron
March 11, 2007
It was May 23, 1962, that Attorney General Eagleton signed my copy of the 1957-58 Official Manual of Missouri at a Gravois Township Democratic Club meeting. I was 17 at the time. He turned from the cover to sign on an inner page, because he did not feel he belonged with the company already there: Harry S Truman and Stuart Symington. That was one of the few times in his career that he erred. He fits in with that company perfectly.
Lawrence Scharno
March 11, 2007
he was an interesting and dynamic personality that will be sorely missed.
CIRILO ALIL ABRASALDO CABLITAS
March 11, 2007
MY CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY OF THOMAS EAGLETON...MAY HE REST IN PEACE....
Tom Brennan
March 10, 2007
My memory of Tom Eagleton is that of a child. In 1960 John Kennedy made a campaign stop at Northland Shopping Center in St. Louis. During the event, I had the chance to meet Tom. Not recognizing him, I ask who has was and if he was running for some office. He said he was Tom Eagleton and running for Attorney General of Missouri. I had to ask what was that and Tom took a few minutes to explain it to me. I still remember that day as if were yesterday and the kindness such a noble man showed to a 10 year old. Senator Eagleton will be fondly remembered.
Suzanne Engbert
March 9, 2007
Dear Eagleton Family, Thank You so very much for sharing your Husband/Father, with the world. We are all so very blessed to have know him. He was indeed a great Legend and will deeply missed, Prayer and Warm Wishes to the Family. Suzanne Engbert O'Fallon,MO
Nathan Kubach
March 8, 2007
I only know of Sen. Eagleton through Studies of my love of Politics, but I respected everything that the Senator from Missouri stood for. I want to send my deepest regrets to his family in their time of mouring. I will always remember Senator Eagleton for the great man that he was and what he did for the great State Of Missouri as a United States Senator.
Mona (Burch) Leiter
March 8, 2007
Flags flying at half-mast do not normally mean anything to me in a personal way, but this time is different. As a young person I spent many hours campaigning for Tom Eagleton. Several years ago now it all took on a personal interest for me because he was "my" candidate. I remember winning an essay contest and deciding to contribute my small earnings to the campaign effort. The young often have many strong ideals. Then when I graduated from college he returned a kindness by speaking at my college graduation. My father, Clyde Burch, served with him in various capacities over the years. I consider my involvement in the democratic process those many years ago a valuable learning experience. Where have those years gone? What can best be learned from this portion of state and national history? This time the lowered flags mean something to me in a personal way. Sending my heartfelt sympathy to the Eagleton family at this time.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Mona(Burch)Leiter
Rev. Roger D. Schomburg
March 7, 2007
Thank you Senator for having the courage to stand for what is right. May more of us do the same. I had the pleasure of meeting you and your wife one evening in Soulard. I was very impressed with your invitation to come join the two of you for a drink. My prayers are with your family. You are a true Statesman.
Scott Schubel
March 7, 2007
I worked in Senator Eagleton's DC office in the early 80's as a lowly mailroom clerk, and certainly do not claim to have known him well. I do know that he could interact with ordinary people without a hint of affect or pretense. When it was my job to drive him home from the office on occasion, I was always surprised as much by his lack of cynicism as by his vast substantive knowledge. He was a genuinely decent person. His many achievements will permit him to be remembered for much more than the 1972 election. My deepest sympathies to his wife and family.
Dorothy DuBuque
March 7, 2007
I was very sorry to hear of your family's great loss. I will pray for Tom and you at his Memorial Mass on Saturday. He certainly made his father proud.
Tony Sestric
March 7, 2007
The world is a better place because Tom Eagleton was here. The world is a sadder place because he is gone.Thank you Sir for being the man you were for us, your family and for God.
Ed McSweeney
March 7, 2007
Dear Barbara and family,
So sorry to hear of Tom's death; although I knew he had been in ill health, we're never ready to lose such a valuable person.
I first met Tom when he was elected Circuit Attorney, and I had been an assistant for 3 years, prosecuting felonies. An untested 26-year-old had to prove himself to all us "veterans"---which he did, in spades.
When he was elected, a ton of cases difficut to win were left over from the previous administration, as was always the case. Those were the first to be tried, pretty unsuccessfully.
Years later, when he would run into each other, which wasn't often enough, he would always introduce me to someone I hadn't met as "the guy who lost seven in a row for me after I was elected", and I would counter with "Yeah, but I won 14 in a row after that". Thank heavens for Beffa's, where at least I got to see him every now and then.
I deplore the way it happened, but I believe Missouri was better served keeping him as Senator than by losing him to the Vice-Presidency.
When we hear "larger than life" applied, it seldom bears close inspection. In this case it does. My deepest sympathy.
Anonymous
March 7, 2007
Missouri has lost a truly brilliant man. May his family be blessed with inner-peace from God.
David Inman
March 7, 2007
He had quite an impact on myself and people I was close to at the time. Moreso than maybe I'll really know.
David A. Burgoyne
March 6, 2007
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to The Senator's Family.
MessengerBoy
March 6, 2007
Sentator Eagleton, along with Jack Danforth were politicians we could admire and be proud to have representing Missouri in national issues. He will be missed by Missourians and by all Americans. My thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family.
I only met him once, if you could call it a meeting. He bumped into me one day getting off an elevator in the old Mercantile building downtown. He was obviously in a big hurry to get somewhere. I hope he made it on time.
Katie Steele Danner
March 6, 2007
I first met Senator Eagleton when I was 14 years old in Kansas City. He was at a rally for the United Auto Workers; my father was an active member. My mother too; was there representing her railroad union. I remember thinking he looked just like my grandfather; gray hair and all. The other memory was of his booming voice; I was spellbound. Later, while a freshman at NMSU in 1980, he came to Kirksville for a political rally. Terry Taylor, Joel Poole and I put up his yard signs on every available pole we could find from the airport south of town to his event at the Student Union. During his speech, all of the students were told in advance to write down any of the words he spoke that we did not use in our regular vocabulary. I recall that my notebook page was full. I still have that notebook. On the ride back to the airport, he turned to me (a college Young Democrat), and asked if I had been so generous with the signs ALL over town, or just in a specific pattern. My blush gave us away.
I worked with the Senator on a number of items over the years. He was a trusted advisor on policy issues before us when I served in the Missouri House and later while at HHS. He and I also shared a love of sports; he often told me I was one of the most sports savvy women he had the pleasure to know. At the time, I could quote most stats for the Royals, Cardinals, Cubs, and White Sox (thanks to the Kirksville media who covered most of the games and lots of time spent listening to the radio while driving my district).
In early fall of 1991, he and I were the first to sign up to lead the Bill Clinton for President campaign in Missouri. He had just signed a contract with the St. Louis Post Dispatch, and although he was to be the “chairman” of the Missouri effort; he had to decline this role due to this editorial commitment. I was named in that position (a pitiful substitute), but Tom was always there with me as we put together a winning plan to elect the next President. (Recall that most Missouri Dems were holding out for “uncommitted” at the time in an effort to sway our beloved Dick Gephardt.)
The last time I saw the Senator was in Jefferson City last August. I had just spent the weekend and then left Audrey (my step-daughter) for her freshman year at her dorm at Mizzou, joining her two brothers who were upperclassmen. This is a family tradition that Steve and I have shared. Steve was serving in Iraq; and I was again a pitiful substitute. There was a kick-off effort at the Capitol Plaza for the stem-cell initiative, and I stopped by to lend my support on my way home to Branson. The Senator and I were able to sit in the large lobby after the event and share 30 precious moments. In truth, he was a bit out of sorts. Although he got some of the details mixed up; he talked eloquently about the war, the stem-cell initiative, our families, and our shared past. I wish I had my notebook with me; I would have added a few new words.
Rest in peace Senator. Thank you for making a lasting impact for so many. I hope those in Congress today recall your courage and convictions, and take heed. My thoughts and prayers are with Barbara and the rest of the family. May you be comforted by the love of those around you.
Amber
March 6, 2007
I am sorry to hear about sen. Eagleton. When I found out I started a research on him, since I was at school, I'm only in sixth grade. But still I'm very sorry.
Hugh Breyer
March 6, 2007
A great friend of labor. A great friend for the working poor. I hope that you will be long remembered, and emulated, for your leadership during tough times.
Laura Willingham
March 6, 2007
The Eagleton family has my deepest sympathy. When I was in 8th grade, we took a trip to Washington DC (Holman Jr. High, St. Louis) and when we were at the Capital, we actually were able to meet with Sen. Eagleton. It was so nice of him to meet with us, and we all felt honored to hear about the world of politics from the Senator that represented our state. He touched the lives of many.
Mark Clifford-Holmes
March 6, 2007
St Louis, Missouri and indeed the USA lose a great statesman. We as family lose a great man. I remember as a student of US politics being able to ask my second cousin a few questions as he visited us in Woking, Surrey in the United Kingdom. His booming voice echoed around our house. I remember 1972 as a schoolboy and the TOM WHO buttons. They don't say Tom who anymore. My sympathy to Barbara, Terry and Christy. Rest in peace Tom. Much love Mark Clifford-Holmes
Stephen Crosby
March 6, 2007
A great man that cared for even the little people. He helped me when no one else would. He will be truely missed.
JOYCE E. RATHBUN
March 5, 2007
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived. Our oldest son was born in 1972, we watched the election process with great anticipation of his future & ours. Coming from a strongly democratic family, I was interested in the election & how it would play out. The dignity of Sen. Eagleton & sadness for his withdrawal has never left me through the years. Hearing of his passing, only makes me grateful that Missouri was the home of such a fine statesman. May you be comforted by the prayers of his many constituents & friends.
Georgia Ann Miller
March 5, 2007
I will never forget how nervous and frightened I was when I first met Mr. Eagleton. I was just a simple President of my neighborhood association, and were there to attend a very important ARCHES luncheon. Mr. Bond and Mr. Eagleton was to be there also. I felt extremely out of my league, and could not bring myself to talk with him. He must have sensed that, so he walked over to where I was sitting, sat down, and started talking to me like we were old classmates. It was the most wonderful feeling, and I will never forget it. He can talk to the lowly neighbor, or the most powerful president....what a great man! I have never met one greater, and I never will!!!
Patrick Walsh
March 5, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You will be remembered by all you touched. God will always be with you.
Patrick D Walsh & Family(Las Vegas)
Son of Eugene P Walsh (St Louis)
Ginger Cole
March 5, 2007
My deepest sympathies to your family. My grandmother was Phyllis Griggs and I was literally raised in the ranks of the Democratic Party in Clay County. One of the names most revered was Thomas Eagleton. My grandmother told me stories of him picking me up when I fell down, brushing off my diaper and sending me on my way during a Democratic Central Committee meeting. I met Tom several times over the years and he was always the most gracious of people. There is now a void in the hearts of Missourians everywhere. Take peace in the fact that he was a wonderful man.
Anonymous
March 5, 2007
I remember you very much and I always thought it was extremely unfair that you were prevented from living your dream because you sought help for a minor problem! I thought that you were a very brave man and I would have voted for you!
Life would be sure different today if you and your running mate had been elected.
In fact, I wish we had more political people like you running for public office because you had a message of hope and reconsiliation to the people.
You, sir, were one of the finest gentlemen in Washington, D.C. and you will be very much missed by those of us who remember you fondly --and shared your dream!
God bless and comfort yoru dear family whom you leave temporarily to follow later into Heaven.
John Hicks
March 5, 2007
What a great man we could sure use more men like him in the Senate. A true hero of mine Godbless him and his family.
Thank You for all you have given America, St. Louis and Mo.
Laura Ahrens
March 5, 2007
You have my deepest sympathies and are in my thoughts and prayers.
Nancy M. Daniel
March 5, 2007
There will never be another like him. He was a true gentleman.
Roy Crenshaw
March 5, 2007
My deepest sympathy to the family
Sheryl Peltz
March 5, 2007
My deepest sympathy goes out to Barbara, Terence and Christy. Your husband and father was loved and respected by so many.
As the secretary in the History Department at Washington University, I got to know Tom Eagleton as an educator. He team-taught a course on Vietnam with Professor Henry Berger and there was always a waiting list for the course. The students loved the back-and-forth bantering between the two professors, and gained immensely from the experience.
I was also privileged to call him a friend. He made it a point to stop by our office just to say hello, or call to make sure I was "on the job!" He invited me along with his friends to baseball games, called when I was ill, and never forgot us around the holidays. He treated all people as equal. Even when he sounded stern, we all knew that behind that exterior beat the heart of a gentleman and a gentle man.
God speed and thank you, Tom.
Sheryl
March 5, 2007
Sen. Eagleton was a very nice man. He talked to everyone. I worked in the same building as him and I can tell you, he was a friend to everyone. My heart goes out to his family. God Bless.
Jim Ditty
March 5, 2007
Christy,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your father.
Dave and Susan Smith-Vandergriff
March 5, 2007
I worked along with my Dad, Robert T. (RT) Smith, many Machinists from District 71 Local Lodge 314, and many Democrats in each race Tom Eagleton ran in. We knocked on doors, hung political literature and wore “Eagleton” pins wherever we went. Senator Tom gave us the courage to think about war and the effects of when the men came home. His honesty in health issues proved that many in the United States would rather have those who hide things than those who tell the truth. Senator Tom, so many of us still believed in you and wished you could have stayed a VP candidate. McGovern lost the race not because of your honesty, but because of his lack of empathy for others. You showed the human side of life. May your family continue to be proud of the Senator from the Great State of Missouri as he yields to the Angels to carry him into Paradise.
Mr. & Mrs. Walter Jinkerson
March 5, 2007
What a great man Senator Eagleton was. He devoted his entire adult life to the Saint Louis area. I'm sure he's already seated on the right hand of the Father.
Susan Mantia
March 5, 2007
I remember Mr. Eagleton when he was in politics during the same era my Mom campaigned for many politicians. He will be missed. My condolences to his family.
Susan M. Mantia
(Daughter of the late Michael &
Jacqueline F. Mantia)
Karen Morrissey
March 5, 2007
He always struck me as a kind and sincere man. When I was in high school I wrote to him and he actually responded and signed it.
Guion Stewart-Moore
March 5, 2007
Christy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, your Mom and the State of Missouri as you all mourn your Dad's passing. He was a great and admirable man.
Guion, Dick, Jamie and Gillie
Kathy Wright
March 5, 2007
Senator Eagleton inspired us with the dignity and grace with which he accepted being removed from the Democratic ballot in 1972. When I go to the courthouse named in his honor, I am reminded that his life and his public service clearly demonstrated that he was capable of performing in any capacity, including the Presidency. By continuing to serve his country after being unjustly denied the opportunity to run on the national ticket, he helped to create a climate in which people are more ready to accept that it is not shameful to address mental health problems, and it is not the end of your career to admit that you have done so. Our nation will forever be indebted to this great man for his courageous and honorable service.
Karen Simmons
March 5, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Bill Higgins
March 5, 2007
God Bless a good man has left the stage.
Barry Wilkinson
March 5, 2007
Our Wilkinson Family Barry, Marti, daughter Tracy and son Jeff send our love to the Eagleton Family . My Father, Willard Wilkinson worked with the Senator clear back in the "good ole' days of the 60's.
Again our Blessings and Prayers are with you.
Donna Filkins
March 5, 2007
My condolences to the Eagleton Family. Senator Eagletons service to Missouri and our country will be an everlasting legacy for him. God's peace and comfort to you all of his loved ones, during this time.
Michel Tisdale
March 5, 2007
One of the few people that I would have voted for when his name was presented as a Vice Presidential candidate. I will always admire his unflinching pride and confidence and honesty. He will be sorely missed. My prayers are with his family.
Terry Utterback
March 5, 2007
I wish I could have met Senator Eagleton because he certainly embodied all that is good in politics. My heartfelt condolences to his family. I wrote a letter to Senator Eagleton in 1972 expressing my unhappiness that he was forced off the ticket and he graciously wrote me back.
Keith Haskamp
March 5, 2007
I remember, as a child, living in Lexington MO. my brothers and sister and I had a stand at 234 N. 17th St. there where we shouted to passing cars to "Vote for Tom Eagleton". We had signs that we made and our own little slogans. I loved and respected him as a 12 year old and have that same feeling today. We've lost a wonderful and very dedicated Missouri and U.S. leader as well as a fantastic person.
My sympathies to the family. Know that this man affected me and my entire family with his honesty and enthusiasm for his vocation. He represented us all and cared for us all by dedicating his life to public service. He was a great man.
Mark Fleming
March 5, 2007
I heard Sen. Eagleton give a commencement speech at William Jewell in 1976 He was a great inspirational speaker
MARY ANN,LARRY JOHNSON
March 5, 2007
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Ruby White
March 5, 2007
I was sorry to hear of Senator Eagleton's passing; he would have been a tremendous asset as vice president, I hope now our attitudes are more enlightened. Rest in Peace
Mr. & Mrs. Francis Leisure, Jr. & Family
March 5, 2007
Dear Barb & Family,
The Senator and my family have a long history in politics. Your husband and father was such an inspiration to me and I will not forget the countless things he personally did for me. Please know you are in our prayers and thoughts during this very difficult time. The State of Missouri has lost one of its finest!
Ray Sharpless
March 5, 2007
We've lost another great statesman - men of his sort are a rarety, ad he'll be sorely missed
Marty Denzer
March 5, 2007
He made an impact on me way back when I was a teenager trying to figure things out. He was an impressive man, made more human by the problems of the late 60s early 70s and he will be remembered.
catie alexander
March 5, 2007
I was age 12 when Mr. Eagleton left the race. I was in my twenties when his life inspired mine. I will always appreciate his humanity, his humility, and his example.
Matt Pfingsten
March 5, 2007
Great leader, you will be missed!
carol meunier
March 5, 2007
May your family find much love from others during this time of loss. I remember you growing up and always had admiration for your great character as well as your political knowledge. I come from a lineage of politicians and respect those willing to truly lead and help others.
D.L. ZIMMERMAN
March 5, 2007
REST IN PEACE THOMAS
Diane Anthes
March 5, 2007
And so passes from our midst a true and honorable gentleman. May his family be comforted in their time of sorrow.
John Mahoney
March 4, 2007
Sen. Eagleton has been my personal hero ever since I worked on his 68 Senate campaign. My condolences to his family and friends. Missouri will miss him.
kc girtch
March 4, 2007
a wonderful man i had lunch with him when i was in college. he was a very good person. big loss for the country.
Julia
March 4, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dave McCormick
March 4, 2007
Senator Eagleton:
History has proven the over reaction to the news of your treatment that forced you to resign as a Vice Presidential candidate. Now we take a much more moderated view of treatment that responds to the reality of life. Be at peace that you put up the good fight for America.
John Roeder
March 4, 2007
Met Mr. Eagleton in St. Louis in 1964 while in college/Young Democrats Club. Distinguished public servant and a wonderful story teller. God bless the Eagleton family.
thomas kirkendolph
March 4, 2007
my condolences goes out to the family from thomas kirkendolph kansas city mo 64130
Dan Wilson
March 4, 2007
A True Democrat in every sense of the word. HE WOULD HAVE MADE A GREAT VICE PRESIDENT!
Jeffrey Smith
March 4, 2007
I was 9 years old in 1972 and I remember how excited I was that a Missourian was running for veep. All these years later and I still feel the unjustness of not having you complete that race. Missourians were doubly blessed to have Tom Eagleton and Stu Symington represent them at the same time. Thank you for a great and honorable career.
Rosemary White
March 4, 2007
I was so sorry to hear about Senator Eagleton's passing. He was a great senator and would have been a terrific Vice President. It's a shame circumstances forced him off the 1972 Democratic ticket.
March 4, 2007
Rest in peace. Prayers to the family.
Mark Voitenko
March 4, 2007
"When comes such another."
Megan Smith
March 4, 2007
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
William Potter
March 4, 2007
The State of Missouri has lost a faithfull and wonderful freind in Senator Thomas Eagleton. I had the priveledge to meet and talk to him many years ago in Independence and I was impressed with him from the beginning. My condlolences and prayers go to his family and host of friends that have lost a True Patriot for the Common Man.
Nick Graham
March 4, 2007
When I was an undergraduate, I had Tom as a teacher for a course on the history of the Vietnam war. His expertise and knowledge of those heady times was a wonderful gift to us as students.
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