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Former Gov Edwin Edwards has died at 93
Posted on 7/12/21 at 7:53 am
Posted on 7/12/21 at 7:53 am
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WWL link History of His Life
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Edwin Edwards, the longest-serving governor in Louisiana history, has passed away at the age of 93.
Known for his charm, quick wit, and clever one-liners, Edwards was one of the state’s most popular governors in its history.
A Democrat and father of five, he served four terms as governor including 1972 to 1980, 1984 to 1988, and 1992 to 1996.
Born near Marksville, La., a young Edwards first thought he would eventually become a pastor. He joined the United States Navy in 1944, when he was just 17-years-old. Edwards later became a lawyer before settling down for his true love of politics.
He entered politics in 1954 and became a councilman for the City of Crowley, La. He remained councilman until his election into the Louisiana State Senate in 1964. It would be decades before Edwards would lose an election.
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“I have lived a good life, had better breaks than most, had some bad breaks, too, but that’s all part of it," were also among Edwards' last words, according to Honeycutt. "I tried to help as many people as I could and I hope I did that, and I hope, if I did, that they will help others, too. I love Louisiana and I always will.”
WWL link History of His Life
This post was edited on 7/12/21 at 8:35 am
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Posted on 7/12/21 at 7:53 am to lsuhunt555
This board said hospice did not mean he was near death.
Posted on 7/12/21 at 7:53 am to lsuhunt555
He put out misleading press releases until the end. Stayed true to himself.
Posted on 7/12/21 at 7:53 am to lsuhunt555
his final lie to Louisiana was fitting, i guess
Posted on 7/12/21 at 7:54 am to DiamondDog
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This board said hospice did not mean he was near death.
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He put out misleading press releases until the end. Stayed true to himself.
glad to see we're all on the same page 3 posts in
Posted on 7/12/21 at 7:54 am to lsuhunt555
You were first. Now put some quotes from the article. A pic. Make it a respectable post.
Posted on 7/12/21 at 7:54 am to shaquilleoatmeal
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This board said hospice did not mean he was near death.
Dont know about that but 93 years old does.
Posted on 7/12/21 at 7:55 am to SlowFlowPro
He was quite the character. RIP.
Posted on 7/12/21 at 7:55 am to lsuhunt555
Last time I saw him was when I went to visit someone at Oakdale. I don't know much about him since I'm not from Louisiana but I do remember he had a very attractive younger blonde visiting him that day.
Posted on 7/12/21 at 7:56 am to EveryoneGetsATrophy
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Dont know about that but 93 years old does.
86 year old EWE pumped out a kid.
Posted on 7/12/21 at 7:57 am to shaquilleoatmeal
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This board said hospice did not mean he was near death.
Hospice doesn't always mean that.
Posted on 7/12/21 at 7:58 am to lsuhunt555
Like his politics or not, he was a boss. His way to the end.
Posted on 7/12/21 at 7:58 am to lsuhunt555
Hospice floated him out
Posted on 7/12/21 at 7:58 am to SlowFlowPro
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glad to see we're all on the same page 3 posts in
What I find ridiculous was it was so unnecessary.
As if some people were gonna be like “Hey, Edwards is swinging by hospice on his way down to Cocodrie. Yeah, we still expect him for the fish fry.”
This post was edited on 7/12/21 at 8:05 am
Posted on 7/12/21 at 7:59 am to shaquilleoatmeal
Hospice is a sheduled death--usually two weeks
Posted on 7/12/21 at 7:59 am to Shepherd
One of the biggest reasons Louisiana is in the shape it’s in, in 2021.
Posted on 7/12/21 at 8:00 am to lsuhunt555
Maybe now Bucees will reconsider.
Posted on 7/12/21 at 8:00 am to lsuhunt555
Incoming posts on how great a guy he was, even though he fleeced the state and gave us the shitty Louisiana we all love so much. Thanks, Slick Eddie. You were a thief among thieves.
Posted on 7/12/21 at 8:03 am to shaquilleoatmeal
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This board said hospice did not mean he was near death.
Edwards said that.
fricker still lying on his death bed.
This post was edited on 7/12/21 at 8:04 am
Posted on 7/12/21 at 8:04 am to lsuhunt555
RIP
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