Two years ago, our nephew Eli was killed in a car accident. He lived a mile from us. Grew up wrestling and training with our boys. Was a high school state champion. Varsity athlete for Wisconsin.
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It was a Saturday morning, three days after the accident. I was walking to the car, to go to Eli’s parent’s home, when the President called.
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We talked about a few issues. And then he asked how the family was doing.
I said they’re doing “ok, but it’s tough.”
The President said “Yea. Losing a loved one’s always difficult, and it’s really tough when they’re so young.”
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I then said, “Mr. President, I’m actually walking into their house right now. Obviously, they don’t know I’m talking to you. But if you’d be willing to say hello to Eli’s dad, you’d make a terrible day a little less terrible.”
“What’s his name?” The President asked.
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This President has shared private moments like this with families of soldiers, victims of violent crime, and people who’ve had businesses destroyed by the mob and natural disasters.
That’s the President I know.
Aug 25, 2020 · 1:19 AM UTC
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