On Tuesday, January 18, R. Sargent Shriver passed away at the age of 95. Mr. Shriver was the first director of the Peace Corps, serving in that post from 1961 to 1966. His legacy of service is remembered by President Obama, Vice President Biden, and Aaron Williams, the director of the Peace Corps.
I was deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Sargent Shriver, one of the brightest lights of the greatest generation. Over the course of his long and distinguished career, Sarge came to embody the idea of public service. Of his many enduring contributions, he will perhaps best be remembered as the founding director of the Peace Corps, helping make it possible for generations of Americans to serve as ambassadors of goodwill abroad. His loss will be felt in all of the communities around the world that have been touched by Peace Corps volunteers over the past half century and all of the lives that have been made better by his efforts to address inequality and injustice here at home. My thoughts and prayers are with Robert, Maria, Tim, Mark, and Anthony, and the entire Shriver family during this sad time.
Fonte: White House