Read George Will’s Touching Column on Raising His Now-40-Year-Old Son With Down’s

George Will, frequently known for his acerbic takedowns of the Obama administration, has gone for a completely different tack in today’s column. The venerable Washington Post columnist instead chooses to celebrate the 40th birthday of his son Jonathan Will, who coincidentally happens to have Down’s Syndrome. You can read Will’s tender tribute in column form at the Post, as well as look at a truly touching photo gallery of Jon growing up

When Jonathan Frederick Will was born 40 years ago — on May 4, 1972, his father’s 31st birthday — the life expectancy for people with Down syndrome was about 20 years. That is understandable.

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