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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 Lowell Weicker, Jr.

What you have made possible for so many people defies all reason!
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A Letter from Mary and John Manley

In so doing you have become a peacemaker and Special Olympics, a force for world peace.
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A Letter from HE Vivian Fernandez de Torrijos

She is just great!! and so the movement she created in her own backyard in 1958 in which I belong and work with my heart and soul.
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A Letter from Miyares Family

Special Olympics was the answer to my son's life, one which through sports became the Miyares family fairy tale life.
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A Letter from Sheets Family

Mrs. Shriver, we will always be grateful to you for the joy and happiness you have brought into Marty's life. Thank you.
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A Letter from Frank Gifford

It brought tears to my eyes, and for me it has always symbolized, what Special Olympics is all about; caring, loving and helping one another.
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A Letter from Eddie Barbanell

You touch everyone's hearts and I thank you so much for everything that you have done for this movement.
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