(note from la Macha–oops, looks like Mamita and I both posted about Kennedy passing away at about the same time! We’ll keep both posts up, as each post carries different links and represents a different understanding of Kennedy!)

Although I don’t think Edward has the same reputation in the Latino community that his brother, Robert, has, Edward Kennedy was still a tireless advocate for the issues that concerned so many of us, including immigration. And yes, I know at least two Mexican American men who are proud bearers of the name Edward.

He had a long troubled and triumphant life–he was always the one who pointed to the cracks in Camelot. Not quite as good looking, not quiet as athletic, not quite as eloquent, but definitely always there, solid and dependable, the shoulder his family and fellow citizens needed.

He died after a long bought with brain cancer and just a few weeks after his sister Eunice also passed away.

May he rest in peace.