[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 51 (Friday, March 23, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E635]
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                         TRIBUTE TO ED BRADLEY

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                          HON. DIANE E. WATSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 23, 2007

  Ms. WATSON. Madam Speaker, I would like to submit the following poem 
for the Record, written by Albert Carey Caswell:

                              At A Way Ed

     At A Way Ed,
     To our world you so gave, all in what you said!
     In how you so searched for the truth, for in your heart we so 
           found the proof . . . as you read!

     A--pioneer
     Who to all hearts so endeared, a man who knew no fear!
     For your mission was so clear, with your words of wisdom here 
           . . . to enlighten all, so very clear!

     A man of color, of Great Hue!
     Who lived & fought for what is right & what is true! An 
           inspiration, a hero for our children to view!
     Another great American, in this our great land . . . of That 
           Old Red, White, and Blue!

     A tall man,
     Of kind voice, of quiet warm grace the peoples choice . . . 
           who above all others would so stand!
     With his beard and ear ring, to the cause of truth himself he 
           would bring . . . this man!

     Ed, you had such charm . . . in your own soft grace!
     The coolest of cool, that's what we'll remember whenever we 
           hear your voice and see your face!
     For in the world of journalism, you shall always hold such 
           this your fine high place!

     From the jungles of Nam,
     With Bob Dylan your lyrics were on, With The King Ali . . . 
           all hearts were so touched so warm!
     As forever in our hearts, you shall now live on!

     For Life is so short,
     But, in your Sixty Minutes . . . In your time, here on earth 
           are so many magic moments to report!
     You were Champion, A Fine Man . . . a great work of art, who 
           now so stands . . . you were that sort!

     At A Boy Ed,
     You made it iook so easy, a bright ray in the light of truth 
           . . . in all you did and what you said . . .
     How you taught so many, all in this . . . the fine life you 
           led!

     Ed . . . You've got one more exclusive,
     You've got one last bag to pack, One last plane to catch . . 
           . as an Angel who'll now so etch!
     God's waiting in Heaven for you, for that greatest of all 
           interviews . . . we'll miss you, God Bless!
     At A Way Ed

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