Kennedy returns to say ‘aye’


	Kennedy returns to say ‘aye’

papananook

7-10-2008 9:22 AM

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papananook says:

He'll probably make it to the inauguration...I hope he goes out sailin...that would be my choice if I knew I was dying. But he hasn't given up yet, bless him!

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