[JulieRNR21]

Thanks DollyCali for creating this fabulous Finest Birthday Tribute for Katherine Harris.

And thanks to all who came to Katherine's Party today!

Here's a picture of Katherine and her Dad who was her staunchest supporter. Sadly he died in January but I know she believes that he is still helping her. And so do I.

Katherine has dedicated her campaign and winning in his memory!

He liked to dress as Uncle Sam and wave her campaign signs on Sarasota Street corners.

As Minute Gal once remarked....George Harris was a Freeper in his heart!

[MEG33]

I love that picture! Goodnight, all.

May God Keep Safe All Who Serve Our Country

[LadyX]

READ THIS from the Biography for Katherine Harris:

"The first bill Rep. Harris co-sponsored in Congress demonstrated her concern for the men and women who provide and protect our cherished freedoms.

Mindful of representing a district with one of the largest veterans populations, she sought the repeal of a century-old federal law that forces military retirees with service-connected disabilities to forgo a portion of their retirement benefits in order to continue receiving their disability compensation.

Dedicated to serving the veterans in life and death, Rep. Harris’ unwillingness to take “no” for an answer led to the construction of a much-needed new national cemetery in the Sarasota region."

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What a breath of fresh and invigorating air she is!

[DollyCali]

Wonderful Julie.. that Pix of Katherine & her proud dad SHOULD have been in the opening part of thread. I recall the pix & If you had the info sent to me it was my error in missing the fact that it was her father.

Thanks for posting it here. I am sure her heart is heavy missing dad.. I still miss mine dearly he departed in 1990. We were close & I owe my love of the outdoors to him.. we hiked, biked, "watered".. when I was old enough to walk.

It must be difficult to keep the high emotion needed for her work as a congresswoman, run a campaign & have a life.. when that is always in the back of her mind. I hope she has the time to adequately grieve.. as otherwise it will come up when least expected & sometimes in inappropriate time/setting. Such is the human emotion.

Sorry I disappeared last night. My life/days are packed.. and I mean packed. I took a "quickie" nap last night & slept solidly until 6 AM! I did intend to come back to chat & sorry I missed many of you.