BOSTON — Tributes are pouring in for Arizona Sen. John McCain after his family announced he's stopped medical treatment for brain cancer.
Former Massachusetts Senator John Kerry who served in the U.S. Senate with McCain on opposite sides described him as a man showing "what the words grace and grit really mean."
God bless John McCain, his family, and all who love him — a brave man showing us once again what the words grace and grit really mean. https://t.co/9aiLxCF24E
— John Kerry (@JohnKerry) August 24, 2018
The late Sen. Ted Kennedy died from the same cancer Sen. McCain has battled. His nephew, Rep. Joe Kennedy III, called McCain a warrior.
Senator John McCain is a warrior in every sense of the word. To an inspiring man and a loving family, our thoughts are with you.
— Rep. Joe Kennedy III (@RepJoeKennedy) August 24, 2018
Current and former lawmakers also paid tribute.
No man this century better exemplifies honor, patriotism, service,
— Mitt Romney (@MittRomney) August 24, 2018
sacrifice, and country first than Senator John McCain. His heroism
inspires, his life shapes our character. I am blessed and humbled by
our friendship.
The entire country is thinking of Senator McCain and his family right now. Our hearts, our strength, our love are with you. https://t.co/VBahL2qW17
— Ed Markey (@SenMarkey) August 24, 2018
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. https://t.co/Q2qudFcy2U
— Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (@SenatorShaheen) August 24, 2018
John McCain is a true American hero and we will never be able to thank him enough for his courage and service to our nation. We are all sending John, Cindy, and the entire McCain family our love and prayers. https://t.co/sBcKnbetT2
— Sen. Maggie Hassan (@SenatorHassan) August 24, 2018
McCain, 81, is in his sixth term representing Arizona.
He has been away from the Capitol since December.
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