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Ross Perot Dead at 89

ms traditional — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 18:13:29 GMT

Ross Perot died at home surrounded by family and friends after a 5-month fight with leukemia.

Early in his life, he served in the Navy, before returning home and making the treatment of veterans and prisoners of war a part of his later activism work.

He made his billions through his computer systems work, starting his career at IBM before leaving to found Electronic Data Systems, an information technology and services company.

His most notable foray into politics started with his 1992 presidential bid, when he ran as an independent candidate against then-President George H. W. Bush and Democratic challenger Bill Clinton.

For me he touched my heart when he launched a private rescue mission for some of his employees caught in the throes of the Iranian revolution. He spared no expense. Ken Follett memorialized this daring venture in "On Wings of Eagles."

He was an American original - an amazing entrepreneur, supporter of veterans and their causes, philanthropist, lover of his family, his community and his country.

Re: Ross Perot Dead at 89

Anonymous032819 — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 15:50:09 GMT

I saw this too, and thought about starting a thread about it, but I decided against doing so, because I was afraid that it might be deemed as "political", or turn political, and thus, be removed/closed.

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phoenixbrd — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 15:50:39 GMT

Much to admire about Ross Perot....may he rest in peace.

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ValuSkr — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 15:52:27 GMT

I haven't thought about him in a long time. He was an original, that's for sure. May he rest in peace.

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golding76 — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 15:52:55 GMT

Perot was an unusual dude, and I respected him for some of the causes he supported.

RIP

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beckyb1012 — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 16:05:16 GMT

I recently thought about him due to reading the biography that just came out a couple of months ago about Barbara Bush. Definite passages in her interview for the book. One thing that always stands out in my mind about Mr. Perot was his saying, "if a wife cannot trust her husband why should I."

He accomplished a great deal in his life.

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on the bay — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 15:59:29 GMT

I am so sorry to hear this.

I hadn't thought of him in a long time either, but I did admire so many of the things he did and believed.

I read his book United We Stand and

though many thought he was just crazy, I thought he was a true humanitarian, very compassionate and ahead of his time with principals and ideas

that could benefit all in any time.

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Oznell — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 15:59:45 GMT

Excellent biographical summary, @ms traditional. May he rest in peace.

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ms traditional — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 16:09:44 GMT

@Oznell wrote:
Excellent biographical summary, @ms traditional. May he rest in peace.

i got help from ABC, @Oznell - but personal note is my own.

yes, RIP. he definitely gave his ALL!

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golding76 — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 16:09:57 GMT

This paragraph I found online captures so much of Perot's essence:

As a boy in Texarkana, Texas, Perot delivered newspapers from the back of a pony. He earned his billions in a more modern way, however — by building Electronic Data Systems Corp., which helped other companies manage their computer networks.

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SeaMaiden — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 16:26:18 GMT

Had not even heard his name or given it a thought until this thread. I really remember absolutely nothing about him or what he stood for. Just remember the name.

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traveler — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 16:54:02 GMT

RIP.

i thought he was already gone.

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cimeranrose — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 17:29:16 GMT

When asked to describe his father, Ross Perot Jr said, "Obviously a great family man, wonderful father. But at the end of the day, he was a wonderful humanitarian. Everyday he came to work trying to figure out how he could help somebody."

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sashamatthews — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 18:05:50 GMT

I liked him and voted for him. RIP

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Free2be — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 18:48:21 GMT

Ive had a "Ross Perot for President" pin stuck above my home office desk for many years, it always makes me smile. He was such an interesting character.

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ROMARY — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 19:41:06 GMT

RIP

I've often thought about (his w*rning) 'the sound of manufacturing 'woooshing' out of our country'.

'All in all', sending our condolences to his family and friends.

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colliemom4 — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 20:06:51 GMT

May he RIP.

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Highlands72 — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 21:32:38 GMT

I remember that he used many charts to demonstrate and explain his proposals. I enjoyed those presentations.

I recall also that Cher was a big supporter of Perot's candidacy.

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pommom — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 22:35:55 GMT

I had the pleasure and honor of working directly for Mr. Perot on special assignment for 6 months. It was the most intriguing project I encountered in my entire career. He remained a gentleman, stopping by each morning to say 'good morning'. Although he had a chef to prepare lunch for him, we were all invited to join him whenever we could.

A legend and visionary. RIP Mr. Perot.

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lovesrecess — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 22:46:11 GMT

I know several people who worked for Perot in the early days at EDS. Margot Perot has a building named for her at a large hospital here; it is for women’s health and four of my granddaughters were born there...another one will be born there in August. Ross Perot was very philanthropic and ran

a “tight ship” at EDS. He had his quirks..as we all do...but he will be missed and made his mark in our history.

RIP and condolences to his many friends and his family.