💨 Abstract

Christopher "Kit" Bond, Missouri's youngest governor and four-term U.S. Senator, was remembered as a beloved statesman who mentored many leaders. Bond, who died at 86, was honored in a memorial service at the Missouri Capitol, where he lay in state. Known for his integrity and ability to secure federal funds for Missouri projects, Bond was praised for his impact on the state's landscape and his role in restoring the Liberty Memorial in Kansas City.

Courtesy: wtop.com