Rep. John Murtha Dies, No Word from Jean Schmidt (Yet)

Pennsylvania Congressman John Murtha, the Vietnam war hero who Cincinnati-area Congresswoman Jean Schmidt tried to brand as a coward, has died according to ABC News. Murtha was 77.

UPDATE:
Statement from Congressman Dennis Kucinich:

“John Murtha was a great American who served his country in many different capacities. His deep love for America was reflected in all of his work. My wife and I send our deepest sympathies to the Murtha family. We truly loved John.

“I was privileged to nominate John Murtha for Majority Leader in 2006. I nominated him because of his dedication to America, his love of country, his love for the men and women who serve America and his understanding of the practical aspirations of those Americans who struggle everyday.

“John Murtha was a Congressional giant,” said Kucinich.