Senator John McCain died Saturday at 81 years old, after a long battle with brain cancer. Many in the sports world from his home state of Arizona promptly paid their respects to the man who served 31 years in the upper chamber of Congress.
Your legacy in our state and country will forever live on.
— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) August 26, 2018
May you rest in peace, Senator John McCain.
Our thoughts are with all of @SenJohnMcCain’s family and friends. pic.twitter.com/U5GDs0qOUa
Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald called McCain a "dear friend." Last year, Fitzgerald wrote an article of appreciation for the Republican senator, who as a young man spent more than five years as a prisoner of war during the Vietnam conflict.
Rest in peace to an American hero, statesman, servant of the people, and dear friend. Godspeed Senator McCain. My prayers for Cindy and the beautiful McCain family. pic.twitter.com/Tj87Hb8MtY
— Larry Fitzgerald (@LarryFitzgerald) August 26, 2018
You’ll be missed, Senator McCain. pic.twitter.com/2qMYmFciJm
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) August 26, 2018
Goodbye to an American hero, one we were lucky enough to call a loyal fan.
— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) August 26, 2018
Rest in peace, Senator John McCain. Our thoughts are with your family and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/KIMZS1w7Pq
We’ll never forget your loyalty to our team, our state, and our country. Thank you, Senator. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/MOXrDMjNYQ
— Arizona Coyotes (@ArizonaCoyotes) August 26, 2018
Farewell to an American hero.
— Arizona Athletics (@AZATHLETICS) August 26, 2018
Our condolences to the family and loved ones of Senator John McCain. pic.twitter.com/mkYuxCMiav
Rest in peace, Senator McCain. pic.twitter.com/VocsgjrlBo
— Arizona State Sun Devils (@TheSunDevils) August 26, 2018
McCain was also known for his advocacy for boxing reform, trying over the years to institute a national boxing commission.
Sen. McCain loved boxing and boxers and worked very hard to help reform an often lawless sport. Today’s fighters are much better off than their predecessors because of his tireless efforts on their behalf.
— Kevin Iole (@KevinI) August 26, 2018
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