Political Quotes

“I wish to pay tribute to Cecil Rosenthal and David Rosenthal. Cecil and David, who were brothers, were 2 of the 11 people who were violently killed at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh's Squirrel Hill neighborhood. John-Jacques Rousseau once said, ``The person who has lived the most is not the one with the most years but the one with the richest experiences.'' By that standard, Cecil and David Rosenthal lived more than almost anyone to grace this earth. They were inseparable from each other and from the Tree of Life Synagogue. Born with intellectual disabilities, they lived together in a community home run by ACHEIVA, an organization that assists people with disabilities, and were beloved throughout their community. Their strengths complemented each other, and they looked out for each other. Cecil, the more outgoing of the brothers, was known as the unofficial mayor of Squirrel Hill. He was a greeter at the Tree of Life Synagogue and active in the Best Buddies program that pairs college students with people with disabilities. David was more reserved, yet delighted everyone with his keen sense of humor. It was fitting that he became a custodian, as he had a passion for keeping things clean and a passion for law enforcement. Both have been made honorary Pittsburgh firefighters in honor of their contributions to the community. David Rosenthal and Cecil Rosenthal embraced life and, in turn, were embraced by it.…”