Remembering Jon Kyl, at his service October 24. He was honored in 2017 as Arizona Historymaker. Listen to his story at Historical League/Historymakers website.
OPINION Daily Independen/ Submitted Robert Robb.
"Jon Kyl: Remembering a lifelong friend and leader. Retired US senator from Arizona was always guided by the better angels of his nature.
Jon Kyl was a close friend for all of my adult life. Prior to becoming a journalist, I was also part of his political team, serving, for example, as general chairman of his first campaign for the U.S. Senate in 1994.
Jon passed away on Sept. 17, 2026. Services were held for him at Valley Presbyterian Church, where he was a long-time member, Oct. 24. I was a eulogist. In my eulogy, I consciously avoided anything remotely touching on today’s politics. However, I will say this: This country desperately needs political leaders who conduct themselves in office the way Jon did."
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| Jon Kyl, 2017 Arizona Historymaker |
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| Robert Robb |
