For many, the image of toddler John F. Kennedy Jr. saluting his father''s casket epitomizes the sadness of the tragic end of J.F.K. Now the man who was the little boy is gone. Here are some sentiments around the Peninsula concerning the death of J.F.K. Jr.

Dana Reynolds

Resides: Carmel

Occupation: Writer

Age: 51

What does the death of J.F.K. Jr. mean to you? It is a powerful loss culturally and personally; he was the prince in the Camelot mystique.

Why is there still a fascination with the Kennedys'' Camelot myth? It was a shining spot on American history--Young and vital, they brought a bright and hopeful energy into the White House/our culture. It was like a fairy tale. This was the myth of what we saw and believed in during the time. It''s hard to let go of fairy tales.

Gasper Cardinale

Resides: Monterey

Occupation: Entrepreneur

Age: 64

Have you been watching the coverage about J.F.K. Jr.? Yes

What did J.F.K. Jr. mean to you? He was a famous son with potential to do a lot more for mankind; it is very sad that he is gone.

Jeff McCray

Resides: Monterey

Occupation: Self-Employed

Age: 40

What does losing J.F.K. Jr. mean to you? I grew up with him, saw him salute his dad at the funeral. It''s sad.

Did you ever read his magazine George? Yes, it was OK. I just saw someone trying to sell a copy for $500 at a memorabilia shop.

Why is there still a fascination with the Kennedys? Kennedy was our youngest president with wife and kids. We hadn''t anything like it before and then it all ended so abruptly.

Aram Adajian

Resides: Sherman Oaks, CA

Occupation: Student

Age: 28

Have you been watching the coverage about J.F.K. Jr.? On the first day. It''s a little much; he just ran a magazine and didn''t change the world with it.

Do you think his death was an accident? Karma? The old man [Joseph] did a lot of bad things to get power and wealth, now his family is meeting untimely ends.

Laurie Albanese

Resides: Seaside

Occupation: Sales

Age: 19

Have you been watching the coverage about J.F.K. Jr.? A little.

What did J.F.K. Jr. represent to you? Basically he was just another famous son; I never really found him to be the sexiest man alive or to do so much for the country.

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