Dead at 88.
The city lost a giant.
The city lost a giant.
RIP: Ed Koch
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So, Ed Koch walks up to the Pearly Gates and says to Saint Peter, "How'm I doin'?"
Rest in piece no doubt. But as a mayor, not a favorite. When Giuliani goes, I'll be weeping. Native New Yorker 34 years long.
Maximilian.
Maximilian.
WOW. It's hard to believe he is still not mayor much less gone now... WOW...
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-rt-us-kochbre9100iw-20130201,0,1934893.story
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-rt-us-kochbre9100iw-20130201,0,1934893.story
One thing I remember about him was something he said in an interview while mayor. He said he voted for things as a congressman that he wouldn't vote for as mayor if the city couldn't afford it. Being able to be flexible is an important attribute.
My favorite Peoples Court judge,always good laughs.
Indeed, the world of humor has lost a luminary. The obit/interview video on the Times' homepage is apt and beautiful:
[video]http://nyti.ms/WGGbMW[/video]
Thanks for posting this link, MB
Growing up in the tri-state area in the 80s, Koch is as iconic and lasting a figure as I can think of. A public figure I would have liked to have met.
One of the few politicians with a memorable (and positive) personality.
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I had the opportunity to speak to him on the radio in '95 about smoking in restaurants. He was one of a kind.
I had the pleasure of meeting him many years ago. He used to work out in Jack LaLane's located downtown in the Woolworth Building, where I worked. What surprised me was how tall he was and what a friendly person he was. He would joke with security personnel and everyone else.
May be rest in peace.
May be rest in peace.
