Mary Jo Kopechne (Official) Page

We were pleased to present the Excellence in Community Service award to Steve Kondrad, President of the Plymouyh Historical Society, Vice-President of the Shawnee Cemetery Preservation Association, and HODAR Extraordinaire.

#JustConsigned | Ali Lake Chappaquiddick Letter Muhammad Ali Handwritten Letter With Controversial Chappaquiddick Incident & Kennedy Content In 1969, Senator Te...d Kennedy careened a car off a bridge, killing passenger Mary Jo Kopechne. Kennedy was impacted both personally and politically as the story of the night’s events remain unclear today. The story gathered national headlines and the controversial matter captivated some of the country’s biggest stars. Following the tragic event, the iconic Muhammad Ali personally reached out to the Kopechne family to offer not only his condolences, but also his personal thoughts regarding the story. Offered is Ali’s handwritten letter to the Kopechne family that details his distaste with the Kennedy’s and the totality of the events that occurred. Ali signed the bottom of the letter as both Muhammad Ali and Cassius Clay. An incredibly rare insight into the thoughts of one of the greatest athletes regarding a controversial event. See more

Today is Mary Jo's birthday. In our book, Our Mary Jo, there is a picture of her getting ready to cut her birthday cake. A cake my mother made for her. We didn'...t buy cakes in those days. Her smile is so bright and she is so happy in that picture. We miss her still. She was a shining light in our lives. God Bless "Jo". Love you always. (Oh, she would have been 79.) See more