Americans paused over the weekend to absorb the death of Senator John McCain, a Republican who represented Arizona in Congress for 35 years. New Yorkers joined the chorus of voices to express their sorrow and share what he meant to them. I first met him when I was in high school. I have not always agreed with him, but I’ve always looked up to his courage, the Maverick. He’s been a role model.”— Brendan M. Fredette, 36, Williamsburg, Brooklyn“As a Vietnam veteran and also a lifelong liberal thinker, I have always held Senator McCain in the greatest respect.

Source: New York Times August 27, 2018 10:00 UTC