RIP: Geraldine Ferraro

It was with great pride and tears that I watched Geraldine Ferraro accept the nomination for Vice President of the Democratic Party in 1984 on television. It was with equal pride that I had the opportunity, simply by chance, to meet and shake hands with Ms. Ferraro while eating dinner in New York City. She very graciously agreed to allow my dinner partner and me to approach her at the restaurant then came by our table to say goodbye as she and her husband were leaving.

I am sadden today to hear of her death. I will be forever grateful to her and her role in advancing women in the community and political arenas. Rest in peace, Ms. Ferraro.