American Voices

The Death Of John-John

July 28, 1999 | ISSUE 35•26

Killed with his wife and sister-in-law in a plane crash July 16, JFK Jr. joins a long line of Kennedys to die under tragic circumstances. What do you think about the latest calamity to befall America's first family?

  • It's tragic when you consider all the wasted potential. Think of all the stylish neckties he would have gone on to wear.

    Jennifer Levy
    Graphic Designer

  • Just give me a minute to collect myself and dry the tears I'm crying for America. Okay, now, who died?

    Elaine Foss
    Florist

  • We have lost a man who forged in the smithy of his soul the uncreated conscience of his race. No, wait—that was James Joyce. JFK Jr. was that guy in People.

    Frank Cameron
    Actuary

  • Christ, how long can that crazy wop Giancana stay mad?

    Rajiv Gopindar
    Cashier

  • All I can say is, thank God his wife was also in the plane, sparing us from having to endure another bony, widowed, fashionplate, pseudo-royal Jackie O figure for the next 50 years.

    Steve
    Roby
    Delivery
    Driver

  • You know, I'm gonna miss that old casket-saluting bar-flunker.

    John Auletta
    Systems Analyst

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