“Sargent Shriver was an inspiration to me and millions of people all over the world, and he will be dearly missed. His life is a blueprint for those of us who aspire to place the needs of others above our own.
“As someone who has always believed very strongly in the power of the body and the power of the mind and the power of will, Sargent taught me a new power: the power of the heart. He said, ‘Tear down the mirror in front of you – the one that makes you look at yourself. Tear down the mirror and you will see the millions of people that need your help.’ In his 95 years, he touched more lives than can ever be counted, and I’m grateful for the example and inspiration he provided me. He was not only a fantastic public servant who constantly found new ways to help and serve, he was also a wonderful and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and father-in-law.
“As we honor Sargent’s memory, I hope that each of us can accept his challenge – to tear down the mirror and live as selflessly and as well as Sargent did.”