Not to Be Political but The Kennedy Family-How Could a Family Withstand Such Tragedy?

[Ruthanne]

I recall John and Bobby Kennedy being assassinated and then John Jr. gone too. This is not to be a political debate but a time to remember a great family. I recall when they were killed and was shocked as a very young child.

 

[moviequeen1]

like any other family they get on with their lives never forgetting their loved ones

 

[Ruthanne]

like any other family they get on with their lives never forgetting their loved ones

I guess that's so but they have had more than their share of grief compared to lots of others.

 

[Linda]

Most other families don't have presidential members but I don't think the Kennedy's have had a lot more troubles than the rest of us. There'

 

[Ruthanne]

Most other families don't have presidential members but I don't think the Kennedy's have had a lot more troubles than the rest of us. There'

Well, I didn't say troubles but grief.

 

[hypochondriac]

while im here i will make one comment about JFK. His private life was sure out of control. talk about jekyl and hyde.
his wife Jackie deserved a medal.
oh but i did feel for his back pain.sounds much worse than mine

 

[Sunny]

Besides which, HE wasn't a hypochondriac!

 

[gennie]

They got through the same way we all do .... they just kept on keeping on. Some members of the family handled it well. Others did not.

 

[hypochondriac]

Besides which, HE wasn't a hypochondriac!

I envy him. He had easy access to better painkillers than me.

 

[hypochondriac]

By the way Sunny is the name of our dog.

 

[win231]

I'm sure lots of drugs & alcohol helped.
The Kennedy family is a perfect example of admiration....from people who don't know them very well.

 

[hypochondriac]

I'm sure lots of drugs & alcohol helped.
The Kennedy family is a perfect example of admiration....from people who don't know them very well.

That is so true. Applies to so many vip celebs and those in public life. dont think i would have liked michael jackson had i known him well.

 

[Ruthanne]

I guess they did handle it pretty well as far as I know.