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Ed McMahon died this week. He was a great entertainer, but
prior to his stage accomplishments he was a distinguished Marine Corps
fighter pilot in WWII earning six Air Medals and attaining the rank of Colonel.
He was discharged in 1946 and was later promoted to the rank of
Brigadier General in the CA Air National Guard.
Farrah Fawcett died this week after a long career in Hollywood
as an actress. After she was diagnosed with cancer, she became an
activist for cancer treatment and devoted her last remaining years
encouraging people to seek treatment. She documented her plight on film and used it
to encourage others to stay positive and upbeat despite their diagnosis and
suffering.
Michael Jackson died this week. He was perhaps one of the
greatest singers of modern time. He will also be remembered for his eccentric
lifestyle that included sleeping with a chimpanzee, living in a carnival-like
atmosphere at Neverland, his fascination with Peter Pan, and his numerous
masks and costumes. He also admitted to finding pleasure sleeping with
young boys and paying out millions of dollars in settlements to the families
of these boys despite being acquitted by a court on one allegation of sexual
molestation.
QUESTION - Which of the above did the House of Representatives
declare a moment of silence for today?
(Hint - It wasn't the first two.)
QUESTION 2 - Which of the above's family received a personal note
of condolence from President Obama?
(Hint - It wasn't the first two.)
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