Today at National Review, John Dodd writes on Senator Helms:

For 30 years ?Helms University? nurtured the dreams and honed the
skills of young people who recognized in Jesse Helms the virtues that
they wanted to strengthen in their own lives. The lessons were not easy
because there was never, ever, a compromise on honesty, accuracy, or
respect for others. The hours were long because no matter what their
titles, they shared the same job description ? service to their country
and to their constituency, all of the people of North Carolina. The pay
was the lowest on Capitol Hill, but the benefit plan was the best
because they worked with Sen. Helms. They were encouraged to excel;
they were groomed for their own leadership roles. They were prepared to
carry on the fight against policies and attitudes that would weaken
America at home or abroad.

You may not yet know most of their
names, but today they are already building careers in business, as
elected officials, as advocates for public policy, as leaders on
campuses and in churches, as advisers at the highest levels of
government. Our nation is already benefiting from their decision to
model their conduct after the man they proudly served as they
demonstrate their own integrity and commitment to hard work in pursuit
of high goals.

His legacy will live on…Farewell Senator.