Former U.S. Senator and Missouri Governor, Christopher S. “Kit” Bond. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, whose life’s work was dedicated to serving Missouri died Tuesday in St. Louis at 86 years old.

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                    </figure><p>Former U.S. Senator and Missouri Governor, Christopher S. “Kit” Bond. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, whose life’s work was dedicated to serving Missouri died Tuesday in St. Louis at 86 years old.</p><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Statement on the Passing of Former U.S. Senator and Governor Christopher S. “Kit” Bond<br><br>Kit Bond was a skilled statesman, public servant, and a man who truly loved Missouri. I am blessed to have known Kit and honored to call him a friend and a mentor.<br><br>Kit, always with his… <a href="https://t.co/6ff5ib5riO">pic.twitter.com/6ff5ib5riO</a></p>&mdash; Governor Mike Kehoe (@GovMikeKehoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/GovMikeKehoe/status/1922323258470260948?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">“No one has served Missouri with more energy, honor, and distinction than Kit Bond. Kit Bond delivered for Missouri time and time again as Governor, and as US Senator. He stands with the great senators and governors of Missouri History. <br><br>I have lost a friend, mentor and advisor… <a href="https://t.co/KyMeBwpNDL">pic.twitter.com/KyMeBwpNDL</a></p>&mdash; Missouri GOP (@MissouriGOP) <a href="https://twitter.com/MissouriGOP/status/1922352704954773582?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Saddened to hear of the passing of legendary Missouri Senator Christopher ‘Kit’ Bond. Kit proudly served our state as governor and then in the U.S. Senate for 24 years, with his trademark sense of humor and dedication to making Missouri the best state in our union. He helped to… <a href="https://t.co/1AFeZJngbj">pic.twitter.com/1AFeZJngbj</a></p>&mdash; Eric Schmitt (@Eric_Schmitt) <a href="https://twitter.com/Eric_Schmitt/status/1922347640559141069?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Few people in Missouri politics have had more of a positive influence on our state and the nation than Senator Kit Bond.  <br><br>A true statesman seemingly from a bygone era in today’s divisive world, Kit Bond devoted his life to public service, working with others to find the best… <a href="https://t.co/KtFF7LvyAA">pic.twitter.com/KtFF7LvyAA</a></p>&mdash; Ann Wagner (@RepAnnWagner) <a href="https://twitter.com/RepAnnWagner/status/1922347015893352631?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Erin and I were saddened to hear of the death of our friend, Kit Bond. What a champion for Missouri. He served his state and his nation with the utmost distinction for decades - and he was above all a fine man. He &amp; Linda have been such good friends to Erin and me. We are…</p>&mdash; Josh Hawley (@HawleyMO) <a href="https://twitter.com/HawleyMO/status/1922333491460501748?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kit Bond was a superb statesman, an exemplary public servant, and a dear friend to myself and Missourians across the Show Me State.<br><br>I extend my deepest condolences to the Bond family as they grieve this colossal loss.<br><br>My full statement here: <a href="https://t.co/Mpd7d1WqgX">pic.twitter.com/Mpd7d1WqgX</a></p>&mdash; Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (@repcleaver) <a href="https://twitter.com/repcleaver/status/1922375758833410338?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I am deeply saddened by the passing of former Missouri Governor and U.S. Senator Christopher “Kit” Bond. His decades of service shaped the future of our state for the better, and he will always be remembered for his unwavering dedication and for putting Missouri families first in…</p>&mdash; Rep. Jason Smith (@RepJasonSmith) <a href="https://twitter.com/RepJasonSmith/status/1922327806853169543?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">My sympathies to the Bond family. I am proud that Kit and I were friends. He cared deeply and always about Missouri. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPSenatorKitBond?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RIPSenatorKitBond</a></p>&mdash; Claire McCaskill (@clairecmc) <a href="https://twitter.com/clairecmc/status/1922334668700987672?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>

Lawmakers honor the memory of former Missouri Governor, U.S. Senator