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A True American Icon and Legend Died 
Eugene Allen, White House butler for 8 presidents, dies at 90 As a butler at the White House, Eugene Allen saw eight presidential administrations come and go. By Wil Haygood Washington Post Staff Writer Friday, April 2, 2010 Eugene Allen, who endured a harsh and segregated upbringing in his native Virginia and went on to work for eight presidents as a White House butler, died March 31 of renal failure at Washington Adventist Hospital in Takoma Park. He was 90. A true American Hero, Icon, Man of Strength and Integrity; this is the true dignity, grace and incomprable style. You will be missed Mr. Allen. http://www.washingtonpost...4.html?g=0 | |
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 what a life...   'why y'all trying to say goodbye? I didn't go anywhere, I'm right here, im all around you,always..'
in a line from my dream, I heard a voice and saw a silhouette in a chair.. | |
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Eugene Allen, White House butler for 8 presidents, dies at 90 As a butler at the White House, Eugene Allen saw eight presidential administrations come and go. By Wil Haygood Washington Post Staff Writer Friday, April 2, 2010 Eugene Allen, who endured a harsh and segregated upbringing in his native Virginia and went on to work for eight presidents as a White House butler, died March 31 of renal failure at Washington Adventist Hospital in Takoma Park. He was 90. A true American Hero, Icon, Man of Strength and Integrity; this is the true dignity, grace and incomprable style. You will be missed Mr. Allen. http://www.washingtonpost...4.html?g=0 RIP Mr. Allen--you have gone on to a better place with your Maker and your Ancestors! I wonder--was he ever a consultant on the TV mini-series "Backstairs At The White House?" If you haven't seen it--I advise you to rent, borrow, steal, and watch that series. See you in Heaven, Mr. Allen! Glad you had a long life--hope I do, too! | |
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awwwww RIP | |
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We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter what their color. Maya Angelou | |
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Wow, incredible guy! | |
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μηδὲν ὅλως σὺ λυποῦ πρὸς ὀλίγον ἐστὶ τὸ ζῆν τὸ τέλος ὁ χρόνος ἀπαιτεῖ.” | |
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A great man  Live life as though each moment is as precious & beautiful as a rainbow after a spring rain. b positive, creative, kind, productive, resourceful & respectful of humankind, & feel free 2 know that U-R-A  . i can feel it when u shine on me | |
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Not just this guy, but I have nothing but admiration for anyone who can happily be a butler. It's definitely a job that's easier said than done.
R.I.P. "A Watcher scoffs at gravity!" | |
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I'm glad he had a good life. | |
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NastradumasKid said: I'm glad he had a good life.
Me too. | |
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sweething said: NastradumasKid said: I'm glad he had a good life.
Me too. He has met a lot of people.[Edited 4/4/10 19:50pm] | |
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The Washington Post did a write up on him and his wife before President Obama's election. She died the night before election day. They were going to go to the poles together. He went alone. May he rest in peace. | |
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