Posted on 09/08/2004 6:15:46 PM PDT by doobious
I'm not sure if this has been posted here on the FreeRepublic yet, but the former Republican Governor of Mississippi, Kirk Fordice, has passed away. I wish I had more details on the cause of death and his tenure, but you can find more info at the Clarion Ledger's website, which is www.clarionledger.com. He was the first Republican Governor in the state in something like a hundred years, which is odd since Mississippi is such a Republican voting state in National elections. He was a spirited politician, a self made business man, and will be missed. Just thought this was worthy news for all the Free Republicans out there.
Former Mississippi Governor Fordice Dies
Newsday | 9/7/04
Posted on 09/07/2004 7:52:20 AM CDT by harrycarey
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1209119/posts
"The former governor had been ill for several weeks.
"He confirmed in August that he had been diagnosed with a form of leukemia. He would not say what type of leukemia he has. "
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