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Bill Russell is a better man than I am, he shows some real class here...

William Russell, Murtha's GOP opponent in the 2008 election, who was planning to challenge him again in November, asked in a statement Monday that people pray for the Murtha family and said his campaign would suspend activity for a few days.

"Regardless of your political position, you always knew Jack had an immense love and loyalty to his family and the residents of the 12th Congressional District," Russell said.

http://www.comcast.net/articles/news-politics/20100208/US.Obit.Murtha/

And from Bill's campaign website...

Monday, February 8, 2010

On behalf of Kasia and our entire family, I want to express our deepest sympathy on the passing of Congressman John Murtha. Today’s news will be met with profound sadness by the hundreds of thousands of constituents he served in Johnstown and throughout the 12th Congressional District.

To Joyce, their children and grandchildren, we extend our heartfelt respect as you honor Mr. Murtha’s memory and reflect on his legacy in the upcoming days and months.

Sincerely,

Bill Russell
Lt. Colonel USAR (ret)

Paid for by William Russell for Congress | Department of Defense does not endorse political candidates.

http://russellbrigade.com/

[jazusamo]

Smoothsailing: Bill Russell is a better man than I am, he shows some real class here...

Amen to that.

Bill Russell for Congress
PA 12th District

RussellBrigade.com

Inquiries to:
POBox 630, Johnstown, PA 15907
Tel. 814-525-9171

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[SueRae]

Spoken like a true gentleman. I worked in Johnstown for a bit, passed the airport many times. The people of his district will surely miss him.