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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?

Young Woman

Jennifer Levy,
Graphic Designer
"It's tragic when you consider all the wasted potential. Think of all the stylish neckties he would have gone on to wear."

Old Woman

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

Black Man

Frank Cameron,
Actuary
"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."

Asian Man

Rajiv Gopindar,
Cashier
"Christ, how long can that crazy wop Giancana stay mad?"

Young Man

Steve
Roby
,
Delivery
Driver

"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."

Old Man

John Auletta,
Systems Analyst
"You know, I'm gonna miss that old casket-saluting bar-flunker."

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