Two icons have passed: Football's John Madden and former Senate Majority leader Harry Reid are mourned by Americans nationwide
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Special late Tuesday evening issue of “1 to…” My take: My prayers are with the NFL community tonight and the Madden family as John Madden has died at the age of 85. I worked with John Madden on a number of times, in large part booking media interviews for the launches of a number of his books. I spoke with John countless times and it was always a joy. He was jovial, professional and we often joked that we both despised flying. John never ever believed his headlines. He was just a regular guy with knowledge of the game of football and an outsized personality that America grew to love — especially when he spoke of his love of food. I never met John in person but I felt like I knew him well. When a book came out he took orders well while always serving as a positive coach. also today Former Nevada Senator Harry Reid passed away. I didn’t know Harry Reid but I met him once in Washington, DC while promoting former Nevada Governor Bob Miller’s book. Reid was our guest of honor at a party to launch Governor Miller’s wonderful book about his outlaw dad who was involved with Casinos as they were introduced to Nevada. Reid was a great politician who is responsible for numerous pieces of groundbreaking legislation. I always wondered how he became party leader as a pro-life Democrat (similar to Senator Joe Manchin). My prayers are with Senator Reid’s family today. America has lost two gentlemen who in their public lives made a significant difference.
Two icons have passed: Football's John Madden and former Senate Majority leader Harry Reid are mourned by Americans nationwide
Two icons have passed: Football's John Madden…
Two icons have passed: Football's John Madden and former Senate Majority leader Harry Reid are mourned by Americans nationwide
Special late Tuesday evening issue of “1 to…” My take: My prayers are with the NFL community tonight and the Madden family as John Madden has died at the age of 85. I worked with John Madden on a number of times, in large part booking media interviews for the launches of a number of his books. I spoke with John countless times and it was always a joy. He was jovial, professional and we often joked that we both despised flying. John never ever believed his headlines. He was just a regular guy with knowledge of the game of football and an outsized personality that America grew to love — especially when he spoke of his love of food. I never met John in person but I felt like I knew him well. When a book came out he took orders well while always serving as a positive coach. also today Former Nevada Senator Harry Reid passed away. I didn’t know Harry Reid but I met him once in Washington, DC while promoting former Nevada Governor Bob Miller’s book. Reid was our guest of honor at a party to launch Governor Miller’s wonderful book about his outlaw dad who was involved with Casinos as they were introduced to Nevada. Reid was a great politician who is responsible for numerous pieces of groundbreaking legislation. I always wondered how he became party leader as a pro-life Democrat (similar to Senator Joe Manchin). My prayers are with Senator Reid’s family today. America has lost two gentlemen who in their public lives made a significant difference.