Another Bills heartbreak. Goodbye Jack thanks for the memories. I would watch Jack Kemp practice at SUNY fredonia when I was younger, I especially like the fact that the players always made time for the fans, I will always remember meeting some of the greats in bills history.
On January 7, 2009, Kemp's office issued a statement announcing that he was battling cancer; the type of cancer and the anticipated treatment were not announced. His diagnosis and prognosis were never publicly disclosed. However, he continued to serve as chairman of his Washington-based Kemp Partners consulting firm and continued his involvement in charitable and political work until his death.
On May 2, 2009, Kemp died at his home in Bethesda, Maryland from cancer; he was 73.President Barack Obama praised Kemp's work on race, adding that Kemp understood that divisions involving race and class stood in the way of the country's common goals.Former President George W. Bush said that Kemp "will be remembered for his significant contributions to the Reagan revolution and his steadfast dedication to conservative principles during his long and distinguished career in public service."
Thursday, May 7, 2009
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