Washington, DC - Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean today issued the following statement on the passing of Dana Reeve:
"Today, I join millions of Americans in mourning the loss of Dana Reeve. Dana and Christopher Reeve were tireless advocates for people with disabilities. Their activism and passion were an inspiration to millions. Together, they sent a powerful message that Americans who fight for what they believe in can change our country.
"Reeve's courage in the face of her husband's struggles was matched by her grace in confronting her own illness. The sudden, tragic loss of such an effective champion and committed mother is made all the more painful by our thoughts of those left behind. Our hearts and prayers go out to the Reeves' children and the rest of her family.
"In this time of great sadness, we owe it to Dana Reeve to recommit ourselves to the cause she so eloquently championed. The best way to honor her life is to continue fighting to ensure that we do everything possible to realize the full promise of scientific and medical research."
My thoughts:
I can remember my first viewing of SUPERMAN at the old Villa Theater. It was a childhood favorite that made its mark. When Christopher Reeve fell from his horse and was paralyzed I remember thinking that somehow he would be okay. The night before Christopher Reeve died Senator John Kerry evoked Reeve's name while debating President Bush as an example as to why stem cell research should be allowed. I teared up when he fell, and again when he died. The news that Dana Reeve had lung cancer so soon after losing her husband had the same effect, as did today's news.
How's does this relate to Utah? I'm sure there are many connections either real or imagined with mine simply being the realization that somehow we are all connected and that we all matter. I also believe in real love.
In his autobiography, "Still Me," Reeve wrote that he suggested early on to his wife, "Maybe we should let me go." She responded, "I'll be with you for the long haul, no matter what. You're still you and I love you."
"Today, I join millions of Americans in mourning the loss of Dana Reeve. Dana and Christopher Reeve were tireless advocates for people with disabilities. Their activism and passion were an inspiration to millions. Together, they sent a powerful message that Americans who fight for what they believe in can change our country.
"Reeve's courage in the face of her husband's struggles was matched by her grace in confronting her own illness. The sudden, tragic loss of such an effective champion and committed mother is made all the more painful by our thoughts of those left behind. Our hearts and prayers go out to the Reeves' children and the rest of her family.
"In this time of great sadness, we owe it to Dana Reeve to recommit ourselves to the cause she so eloquently championed. The best way to honor her life is to continue fighting to ensure that we do everything possible to realize the full promise of scientific and medical research."
My thoughts:
I can remember my first viewing of SUPERMAN at the old Villa Theater. It was a childhood favorite that made its mark. When Christopher Reeve fell from his horse and was paralyzed I remember thinking that somehow he would be okay. The night before Christopher Reeve died Senator John Kerry evoked Reeve's name while debating President Bush as an example as to why stem cell research should be allowed. I teared up when he fell, and again when he died. The news that Dana Reeve had lung cancer so soon after losing her husband had the same effect, as did today's news.
How's does this relate to Utah? I'm sure there are many connections either real or imagined with mine simply being the realization that somehow we are all connected and that we all matter. I also believe in real love.
In his autobiography, "Still Me," Reeve wrote that he suggested early on to his wife, "Maybe we should let me go." She responded, "I'll be with you for the long haul, no matter what. You're still you and I love you."
Those were "the words that saved my life," Christopher Reeve said.
Three simple magic words.
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