5 minutes agoBlinken's father dies
Periskopi(4 years ago)
(4 years ago)US Secretary of State Antony Blinken wrote on his personal Twitter account about the pain of losing his father. He said he had the model for his public presentations as he held several such positions in US service. “My family lost a parent and grandfather, [...]
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken wrote on his personal Twitter account about the pain of losing his father.
He said he had the model for his public presentations as he held several such positions in US service.
My family lost a parent and grandfather, a source of love and inspiration to my father Donald Blinken. He was a member of the US Army Air Corps, Ambassador of the United States, president of the Mark Rothko Foundation, head of New York State University, father served the city, the state and his country”, wrote Blinken.
The secretary of State continued to relate his relationship with his father.
My father inspired me for public service. He lived with kindness, dignity, and modesty. He loved his wife Vera and his family. He built a wonderful life and gave me a wonderful life. I love you, Dad”
Antony Blinken cancelled several events he was due to receive at the UN General Assembly Thursday evening due to his father's deteriorating medical situation, until his schedule there Friday will be adjusted to calculate family commitments, the State Department official said.
