[Repeal The 17th]

[2ndDivisionVet]

[cva66snipe]

The only U.S. POTUS in my lifetime I do miss is Reagan. None since come even close to his wisdom and leadership.

[Alas Babylon!]

Mr President, I missed you the day you left the White House. In January 1989, I volunteered for inauguration duty* for your successor, George HW Bush, as a active duty airman, just like I did for your inauguration back in 1984 (except you were kind enough to cancel all the outdoor festivities due to the terrible snowstorm that day (and thank you Sir!)).

I was a Master Sergeant, and I was leading the detail over by the General Sherman Monument. I saw you drive off to Andrews in the Presidential limo and I thought, there goes the best President of my lifetime. Everyone was shouting, “There goes Reagan, there goes Reagan!” and snapping pictures. I ordered a “Present, Arms” to the detail and did not “Order, Arms” until your limo rounded 17th Street and disappeared out of view.

*The military has played a role in inauguration ceremonies since George Washington received the oath of office on the steps of Federal Hall in New York in 1789. Ever 4 years, more than 13,500 military personnel — including those on active-duty, reservists, and members of the National Guard and the Coast Guard — direct traffic, manage crowds, march in the parade and form its honorary cordon.

[yorkiemom]

Bunches.