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Tributes

After Eunice Kennedy Shriver died in August 2009, letters of tribute poured in from around the world. She was mourned by Special Olympics athletes, professional athletes, celebrities, world leaders—and many more. These tributes below just begin to show the impact and scope of Eunice's work to build a more inclusive society.

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A Letter from Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger

Her work with Special Olympics has brought joy, meaning and fulfillment to millions of people around the world.
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A Letter from Stephanie and Ray Lane

You have opened our eyes and enabled the rest of us to follow your lead and enjoy the magic of these Special Athletes.
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A Letter from Maria Shriver

You are an inspiration and a hero to millions of people with intellectual disabilities -To me you are mummy - tough - smart - funny - competitive - driven.
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A Letter from President Bill Clinton

It has given countless individuals with intellectual disabilities a chance to shine, and their success has inspired a fundamental change in our society's attitudes.
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A Letter from Donna de Varona

You have opened the eyes of millions to the possibility of the human spirit.
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A Letter from Renee Dease

Mrs. Shriver has touched my life and the lives of many all around the world.
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A Letter from Jamie Wyeth

In 1995 I was asked to create a likeness of Eunice Shriver to be used as "the face" of a U.S. silver dollar commemorating the Special Olympics World Games.
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A Letter from President George W. Bush

I thank Eunice Shriver for her vision to start the Special Olympics and for her drive to ensure the success of the movement.
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A Letter from Carolyn and Peter Lynch

Eunice, you have accomplished with Special Olympics something I have not seen achieved by thousands and thousands of companies in the last ten, twenty, or forty years.
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A Letter from Kathie Lee Gifford

Very few individuals in history have had the impact on as many lives as Eunice Kennedy Shriver.
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A Letter from Quincy Jones

Through that vehicle, she's impacted and helped countless individuals over the globe.
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A Letter from Dr. Robert E. Cooke

Yes, the athletes of Special Olympics are enriched, their health is improved, their smiles broadened.
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