June 5, 2004: A Day of Heartache
Posted on 06/05/2004 1:46:20 PM PDT by dogbyte12
ABC just announced :( Ronald Reagan was 93
Rest in Peace, President Reagan.
Godspeed Reagan .... may your works endure
What a beautiful way to put it.... and quite an inspiration for us all.
Well said!
God Bless Reagan.
I feel so inarticulate-- what a hero!! What a great American! RIP
Gosh, I'm a lot sadder than I expected, even with the warning.
I feel as if I have lost a family member. I guess in a very real way, we all have.
GOD BLESS RONALD REAGAN, TRUE AMERICAN HERO AND PATRIOT!
Agreed. The great man now knows the love of his family, friends and admirers.
That's a lovely poem and a fitting farewell Victoria.
I'm sad at his passing, but I'm joyful that this great man has begun his eternal Heavenly life.
I will stay over here. For sure. God bless Ronald Reagan and all that he stood for.
So sad. President Reagan helped to shape my view of the world. May he rest in peace.
My youngest son was named in honor of him. Benjamin Reagan (my last name). My sincere prayers to the family.
With the education system and culture being what they are, will we get them? I hope so!!
June 5, 2004: A Day of Heartache
I feel similar and relieved in many ways that his suffering is over. I am sure his family feels similar having had to actually watch over him all these LONG LONG years. I am sure his greatness comforts them and he finally now has his mind back. Goodnight Sweet Dear President Reagan until we meet again.
Ronald Wilson Reagan wasn't just a great man and President, he had a special vision, dignity and grace, the likes of which we will probably never again see in our lifetime.
He came to office during dour, difficult times (Carter's Great Malaise and the post-Watergate hangover) and not only restored our pride and optimism, but our hopes and dreams. He didn't do it all by himself, but inspired us to want to make America great again.
President Reagan not only succeeded in smashing communism just about everywhere (except Manhattan's Upper West Side), but dared -- to the shock and horror of many around the world (and, again, the Upper West Side) -- to put forth the United States of America as a model for the rest of the world. He was an unabashed fan of America and wasn't afraid to say it. He made no apologies for our freedoms, values and other superior qualities; in fact, he wanted to share them with the rest of the world.
I will always be proud of the fact that the very first vote I cast was for his re-election. It was my first time voting, and that was the first lever I pulled.
R.I.P., Mr. President and thank you always for making us a better place and a better people. We love you and we'll never forget you.
Chances of doing it in my rat infested area are slim to none, but I will check with the Mayor on Monday. It is possible that he may go for the idea.
I'm going to wear the Reagan cap you sent me to work tomorrow....they don't like it tough.
Thanks. I think humor is most appropiate at times like this. As my cousin said in his eulogy for my Dad, a genial man who loved a good joke, especially self deprecating ones, Do you think Uncle Mitch would want to see us bawling our eyes out, or laughing about all the good times we had? I think President Reagan would understand the tears, but want us to also remember with a laugh and a toast his best moments.
Same here. I never knew until Reagan that you could honestly love someone you never met in person.
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