"A man may die, nations may rise and fall, but an idea lives on." JFK

November 22, 1963 was a warm sunny day in Dallas, perfect for a ride in a convertible Lincoln four-door parade limousine, and a stroll on a grassy knoll.

Today marks the 50th anniversary, if you will, of the assassination of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, our nation's 35th President. The airwaves will be full of reflections, news reports, sound bites, photo-ops, and endless debate by pundits and talking heads. All I know is that we have 50 years of unanswered questions.

As Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the United States of America, this decorated navy seaman and cold warrior made the ultimate sacrifice for his country, killed by the enemies of freedom.

However, with all the attention being paid to the commemoration of JFK's death, it is easy to overlook the tragedy that befell his beloved brother Bobby. Therefore I have selected this quote to honor both men.

In March 1968, just before he was assassinated, Robert Kennedy said in a speech at the University of Kansas:

"The Gross National Product counts air pollution and cigarette advertising, and ambulances to clear our highways of carnage. It counts the destruction of the redwood and the loss of our natural wonder in chaotic sprawl. Yet the GNP does not allow for the health of our children, the quality of their education, or the joy of their play. It does not include the beauty of our poetry or the intelligence of our public debate or the integrity of our public officials. It measures everything, in short, except that which makes life worthwhile."

I've seen other people post this picture, but it's my favorite portrait of JFK, so I am posting it anyway.