Kaine Statement On Passing Of Jack Gravely

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement today on the passing of Richmond radio host and former Virginia NAACP Executive Director Jack Gravely:

“I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Richmond’s Jack Gravely. Jack was an incredibly influential voice in Richmond and communities throughout our Commonwealth for decades. As someone who had the pleasure of knowing Jack for years, I can tell you that he was as genuine as it gets, was extremely passionate about the important issues of our time and possessed a truly admirable work ethic. I know he will be remembered for all of those qualities and also for his phenomenal work as Executive Director of the Virginia NAACP, where he worked diligently to improve the communities he loved so dearly. My prayers are with his family, friends and everyone who was positively affected by Jack’s life as I was.”

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