Ex-Rep. Charlie Wilson dies at 70
Source: Politico
Former Rep. Charlie Wilson died Sunday in Florida at the age of 70.
The Portsmouth (Ohio) Daily Times said the two-term Ohio Democrat died of complications from the stroke he had suffered Feb. 21 while on vacation in Florida.
The Democrats family released the following statement: Throughout his extraordinary life, Congressman Wilson was motivated by a desire to serve his country and a passion for the causes most important to the constituents of Southeast and East Ohio. Congressman Wilson served with honor, dignity and an unwavering sense of civic responsibility to the families of our region. Charlie will be remembered for his boundless energy, his honest approach, and his dedication to improving the lives of our future generations. For 14 years Southeast and East Ohio had a champion serving as their voice in Columbus and Washington and our communities are better places for his service.
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Read more: http://www.politico.com/story/2013/04/charlie-wilson-dies-at-70-90051.html
Charlie Wilson (D-OH) bio: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Wilson_%28Ohio_politician%29
R.I.P.
Iliyah
(25,111 posts)R.I.P.
Hekate
(90,188 posts)Not the same one as in "Charlie Wilson's War" -- glad you provided the link.
FarPoint
(12,206 posts)May he rest in Peace............