MIAMI GARDENS, FLA.- Today, the Kendrick Meek for Florida campaign released the campaign's third television ad, "My Life," that focuses on Kendrick's life and fight for Florida families. You can view the ad here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C68CstowT7c&feature=player_embedded).
The ad features interviews with Captain John Idanza, a retired officer in the Florida Highway Patrol who Kendrick reported to as a young state trooper, Kendrick's mother Carrie Meek, and two skycaps who Kendrick worked alongside when he hauled bags for tips as a teenager at Miami International Airport.
Chattahoochee City Manager Elmon "Lee" Garner also tells the story of how Kendrick stood up and fought the opening of a s*xual predator facility that was almost placed just a few blocks from a local school.
"He had the concern and caring to see just how wronged we were," explains Garner in the ad.
The ad also shows a photo of Kendrick with the late Senator Ted Kennedy. Vicki Kennedy, Senator Kennedy's widow, said she was honored to give Kendrick her family's blessing to use the photo.
The ad also details Kendrick's efforts to protect the Everglades from development and his fight against President Bush's efforts to privatize Social Security.
Uniquely, the ad directs viewers to watch the entire film, titled "Across Florida," which tells the longer story of Kendrick's life and his fight for the middle class (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Un1gLRWWPD8).
"My Life" goes up on air today.
Posted By: Kendrick Meek
Tuesday, August 3rd 2010 at 8:57AM
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