Congressman Bill Young passes away at age 82

Congressman Bill Young, 82, the nation’s longest-serving Republican congressman, died at
6:50 p.m. at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda,
Md., surrounded by his wife, three sons, two siblings, 10 grandchildren,
and close staff and friends.

My heart is broken over the death of Congressman Bill Young, R-FL.  He died Friday night at Walter Reed Hospital from complications of a injury from decades ago.  He was 82.

Congressman Young lived in Woodbridge.  His children, now adults,  attended Prince William County Schools.  Congressman and Mrs. Young supported the schools and provided fabulous field trips for the kids in their kids’ classes.  They took many a special guest to various state affairs like the State of the Union Address.

Congressman and Mrs. Young were strong supporters of the troops.  They made weekly pilgrimages to check in on our wounded warriors at Walter Reed Hospital and Bethesda Navy Hospital.  They brought the wounded troops  gifts and sat with them, even when communication wasn’t possible.  They put their money and time where their mouth is.

Congressman Young will be sorely  missed locally, in Congress, and in his home district in the Tampa area.   RIP Congressman Young.

Read More:

CNN : tribute  from those in Congress

Tampa Bay Times:  What people are saying

The Youngs visit the wounded warriors

Yahoo:  Family Picture