Legendary former senator dies in plane crash by Claudia Sonea

“For anything that men can tell, death may be the greatest good that can happen to them (…)” said Socrates hinting that death is not the end, but the beginning of a new life without the worldly bounds. Theodore Fulton Stevens, former United States Senator from Alaska, lost his life in a plane crash this Tuesday, but entered into eternity regaining peace and serenity. The small seaplane belonging to GCI had nine people on board from which five lost their lives. It was the third accident of this type that took place in less than two weeks in the same remote area. Among the fortunate survivors were Sean O&#! 8217;Keefe, the CEO of the North American branch of EADS, and his son. Stevens, at the age of 86, departed from this world leaving behind all the troubles and scandals that surrounded him on Earth since 2008 when he was indicted for corruption and then lost the re-election bid for the US Senate. All those that sent their condolences to the family and hurried into praising him in different statements like Obama and Palin, are the same people that were against him in 2008 and accused him of wrongdoings. During his six decades in service for the American public sector, he played a very important part in the promulgation of the laws that contributed to the economic and social development of Alaska. Nonetheless, when he was accused of receiving bribes or not declaring the gifts received from VECO Corporation. It did not matter that later on all charges were dropped and his reputation was cleared, because due to the misco! nduct of the prosecutors he lost office and people’s tru! st. The legendary US Senator will forever remain in people’s heart in memory for he was a great man whose only crime was trusting in those surrounding him too much. Rest in peace beloved husband, father, son, brother; we will not forget you!

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