With deep gratitude, rest in peace SHIRLEY CHISHOLM

[Bluebear]

The first African American woman elected to the U.S. Congress and the first to campaign for the presidency.

[Mark H]

1. Peace be with you

Ms.Chisholm. You were a true pioneer.

[cally]

2. She's a great woman

and I mourn her. She was a hero of mine.

[Missy Vixen]

3. Rest in peace, Shirley

Shirley Chisholm and Barbara Jordan were two of the greatest women who ever served our country.

This is a huge loss. Thoughts and prayers go out to her family, friends, and a nation full of grateful constituents.

Julie

[jdots]

4. She was a hero for for us all

For all the people who had never heard of her she was a hero and for those that knew her she was more than a hero because her work went beyond that.

[n2mark]

5. Oh yes, Barbara Jordan

The Dems have lost a lot!

[Sleepless In NY]

6. New York has lost a Great Lady

She did us all proud. An amazing woman who always had the courage of her convictions. She accomplished so much, especially for women and children.

One of my favorite of her quotes was: "My greatest political asset, which professional politicians fear, is my mouth, out of which come all kinds of things one shouldn't always discuss for reasons of political expediency,"

Wish some of our present democratic leadership would follow her example.

Shirley Chisholm, We thank you, we will always remember & honor you. You will be missed.

Her Bio: http://nh.essortment.com/shirleychisholm_ruol.htm

[n2mark]

7. I loved that lady

What a loss!

[Gemini Cat]

8. Rest in Peace Ms Chisholm

You were truly a hero.

[Nothing Without Hope]

9. A rare and grandly gutsy lady. I am so sad she's gone.

But she will keep on inspiring as long as there are living people to learn about her.

[WillyT]

10. Thank You Shirley !!!

Peace be with you.

:cry:

[flordehinojos]

11. I remember when she ran for the presidency how much i wanted her to win

the nomination and I remember how hurtful it was to see that America was not (and now that the bushes have regressed us as a society so far back ... still is not)ready to elect a black woman, or a woman, or an African-American. Heaven must be smiling with you in it Shirley Chilsom...but earth feels the empty left by your parting.

[TahitiNut]

12. Fighting Shirley Chisholm--Unbought and Unbossed ... Go With God.

She was a truly inspirational model of democracy in action. I remember her with great fondness and respect. We were blessed to have her -- may there be many more.

[Pithy Cherub]

13. Grateful that Shirley accomplished so very much!

Thank Ms. Chisholm you for a life well lived and a message well taught!

[Tinoire]

14. Thank you Shirley. Rest in peace. n/t

[newyawker99]

15. Rest in peace Ms Chisholm.