releases: https://www.jones.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senator-doug-jones-statement-on-the-passing-of-giles-perkins
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| https://www.jones.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senator-doug-jones-statement-on-the-passing-of-giles-perkins | Senator Doug Jones Statement on the Passing of Giles Perkins | 2018-12-03 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | AL | Doug Jones | J000300 | www.jones.senate.gov | legacy | Birmingham, Ala. U.S. Senator Doug Jones today released the following statement on the passing of Giles Perkins, his friend and 2017 Senate campaign chairman: It is with great sadness today that Louise and I mourn the loss of our dear friend Giles Perkins, who had fought fiercely against cancer for several years. Giles was more than just an accomplished attorney, community activist and brilliant political advisor and strategist. He understood Alabama's complicated history, but also had the vision to see what our collective future could hold if we worked together. Anyone who crossed paths with him, be it in politics or through his remarkable community service projects, saw his passion for making our stateand the entire Souththe best version of itself. He challenged me constantly so much so that I affectionately dubbed him Yoda' on the campaign trail last year. His tough love approach, and his ability to see the bigger picture, made me a better candidate and most certainly a better U.S. Senator. I will always cherish his friendship. To his wife Hillery, and their children Barton, Hugh and Beverly, Louise and I share our deepest condolences and our commitment to carry on his legacy by fighting for a brighter future for Alabama. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |