President George W. Bush delivers a statement on the passing of former President Gerald R. Ford from Crawford, Texas, Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2006.
Posted on 12/27/2006 5:12:49 PM PST by silent_jonny
President Bush: My fellow Americans, all of us are saddened by the news that former President Gerald R. Ford passed away last night. I spoke with Betty Ford. On behalf of all Americans Laura and I extend to Mrs. Ford and all President Ford's family our prayers and our condolences.
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Gerald R. Ford
Husband, Father & Patriot The 38th President of the United States 1913 ~ 2006
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I cannot be first.
LOL!
no...but still a toaster winner....
You still get a toaster though...I was off by three seconds :(
How about that? I'll accept it!!!
Well, darn. :(
Hah....I just finished posting on another thread and there was the Dose......
White House visitors stand before the portrait, Dec. 27 2006.
I had just refreshed the page and there it was...lol.
I've been sick and busy with Christmas.....mostly lurking on FR.....
It's okay as long as we agree that I get a toaster tomorrow. Lol ;)
From the Proclamation of the President of the United States of America:
… I, George W. Bush, President of the United States of America, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, in honor and tribute to the memory of Gerald R. Ford, and as an expression of public sorrow, do hereby direct that the flag of the United States be displayed at half-staff at the White House and on all buildings, grounds, and Naval vessels of the United States for a period of 30 days from the day of his death. I also direct that for the same length of time, the representatives of the United States in foreign countries shall make similar arrangements for the display of the flag at half-staff over their Embassies, Legations, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and stations.I hereby order that suitable honors be rendered by units of the Armed Forces under orders of the Secretary of Defense.
In a further expression of our national grief, I will appoint in a subsequent proclamation a National Day of Mourning throughout the United States when the American people may assemble in their respective places of worship, there to pay homage to the memory of President Ford.
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Sorry you've been sick ... I thought, after Christmas, you were knee-deep in grandkids and Elmos ;)
President Bush: President Ford was a great man who devoted the best years of his life in serving the United States. He was a true gentleman who reflected the best in America's character. Before the world knew his name, he served with distinction in the United States Navy and in the United States Congress.As a congressman from Michigan, and then as Vice President, he commanded the respect and earned the good will of all who had the privilege of knowing him. On August 9, 1974, he stepped into the presidency without ever having sought the office. He assumed power in a period of great division and turmoil. For a nation that needed healing and for an office that needed a calm and steady hand, Gerald Ford came along when we needed him most.
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