Crap...James Brady has died

[joeybee12]

James Brady, the former press secretary of President Ronald Reagan and ardent gun control advocate, died today at age 73.

Brady had served as Reagan's press secretary for only 69 days when he accompanied the president to a speech at a Washington hotel on March 30, 1981. A man named John Hinckley Jr., opened fire, attempting to shoot Reagan, and a bullet hit Brady in the head.

Brady was seriously injured by the assassination attempt and confined to a wheelchair after the incident. He and his wife, Sarah, went on to become dedicated advocates for gun control, and he became the namesake for the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence.

"We are heartbroken to share the news that our beloved Jim 'Bear' Brady has passed away after a series of health issues," Brady's family said in a statement today. "Jim Brady's zest for life was apparent to all who knew him, and despite his injuries and the pain he endured every day, he used his humor, wit and charm to bring smiles to others and make the world a better place."


http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/james-brady-press-secretary-shot-assassination-attempt-81/story?id=24835830

RIP

[dhill926]

1. he was a very courageous man….

[TheKentuckian]

2. Yeah, anyone that could stand up and mouth Reagan's bullshit everyday feared neither God nor karma.

[Autumn]

5. Condolences to the family, and your post is fucking awesome.

I so remember when that happened, it was tragic, almost as tragic as the Reagan administration. So now I will shut up.

[dhill926]

6. well, it was for what he did after he was shot...

but you know that….

[Coventina]

3. Condolences to the family.

And, I just know there's going to be grave-dancing amongst my NRA acquaintances.

*sigh*

[sheshe2]

4. RIP James Brady.

[RiffRandell]

7. RIP.

I was 10 when it happened, and he was the most disturbing to watch in the video because he was so severely injured.

I can still envision it clear as day.

[Rhiannon12866]

8. K&R. That was my first reaction, too...

[rhett o rick]

9. RIP

[TNNurse]

10. Reagan

Could have done a lot about gun control after this and he SHOULD have.

[Spitfire of ATJ]

11. Now watch the NRA claim this is no reason to talk about gun control.

[blueamy66]

12. RIP

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