Gosh, those messages are overwhelming.
This one really got to me:

joe4444 said...
Congressman/Senator/Governor/whatever title you will hold (and I know you will hold one soon),
I would like to thank you for your great run for the Senate. But I would also like to thank you for something you did for me a long time ago.

In May of 1998, I went on a field trip with my 8th grade class to Washington D.C. I didn't travel on the bus with my class though, I went with my friends Derek and Jeff, and their mom's. There was something unique about my friend Derek, however. Well I'll let you see that "uniqueness" for yourself, just click right here. My friend Derek is the one in the front, sitting in the wheelchair.

Ford, after you spoke to our class, my dad asked you if you would be so kind as to pose for a picture with my friends and I (see above link). After you did so, our class was to go into the Capital building. However, there were no elevators accessible to the public, so we did not know how we were going to get Derek in. Then you, Ford, offerred to escourt us through security, to the private elevator to help get Derek in with the rest of our class, and that was the only reason we got to tour the Capital building with our class. The next year, in February of 1999, I was at school one day in 9th grade, when a teacher called me out to the hallway, and informed me that Derek had passed away that previous night in his sleep. I was so emotional that I could not stay at school that whole day, and had to leave early to go home.

Ford, it was for that reason in the story above that I decided to give you such strong support in this race. I was blessed to meet you again just a couple months ago (Sept. 15, to be specific). That was when I got this picture right here. I have been very busy with school and have not had much time for campaigning, but Ford I have been doing all I can for you every step of the way. Thank you for all your hard work, I know you would have been the better man for Senator, much better than Corker, or even Van Hilleary or Bryant. Ford, no matter what happens, I will be supporting you, and you will be kept in my prayers. I would like to keep in touch with you, and if you have time, I ask you to e-mail me at: joe444477@gmail.com if there is anything I can do for you and your future campaigns.

Please NEVER give up, for Derek's sake!!!

God bless,
Joe

Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. ~Romans 12:21

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. ~Phillipeans 4:13