The Alzheimer's Association joins the Shriver family and the nation in mourning the passing of Sargent Shriver. Few people have had the impact on our nation that Mr. Shriver did. His unwavering dedication to the excellence and the ideal of public service laid a groundwork that Americans continue to follow to this day. A veteran of the United States Navy and a recipient of the Purple Heart, Mr. Shriver leaves an unmatched legacy of leadership through the founding of organizations and programs such as Special Olympics, Peace Corps, Head Start and Job Corps...

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