Posted on 06/05/2004 6:45:23 PM PDT by MJY1288
President Ronald Wilson Reagan 1911-2004
God speed you to that 'shining city'....Ronaldus Maximus!
bttt
Bookmarked. Thanks for this thread, Mike.
After I finished high school I worked at the Reagan
for Governor campaign in '66 here in San Diego.
I got to see him several times in person and got the
nerve up to ask for his autograph which he gave me.
I also got to speak with Nancy.
This was a great American.
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November 5, 1994
"My fellow Americans, I have recently been told that I am one of the millions of Americans who will be afflicted with Alzheimer's disease.
Upon learning this news, Nancy and I had to decide whether as private citizens we would keep this a private matter or whether we would make this news known in a public way. In the past, Nancy suffered from breast cancer and I had my cancer surgeries. We found through our open disclosures we were able to raise public awareness. We were happy that as a result, many more people underwent testing. They were treated in early stages and able to return to normal, healthy lives.
So now we feel it is important to share it with you. In opening our hearts, we hope this might promote greater awareness of this condition. Perhaps it will encourage a clearer understanding of the individuals and families who are affected by it.
At the moment I feel just fine. I intend to live the remainder of the years God gives me on this Earth doing the things I have always done. I will continue to share life's journey with my beloved Nancy and my family. I plan to enjoy the great outdoors and stay in touch with my friends and supporters.
Unfortunately, as Alzheimer's disease progresses, the family often bears a heavy burden. I only wish there was some way I could spare Nancy from this painful experience. When the time comes, I am confident that with your help she will face it with faith and courage. In closing, let me thank you, the American people, for giving me the great honor of allowing me to serve as your president. When the Lord calls me home, whenever that day may be, I will leave with the greatest love for this country of ours and eternal optimism for its future.
I now begin the journey that will lead me into the sunset of my life. I know that for America there will always be a bright dawn ahead.
Thank you, my friends. May God always bless you. " Ronald Reagan
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God Bless Ronald Reagan
This is a thread posted by Wolfstar. It has a direct link to the Reagan Library where you can leave a note of condolence to Mrs. Reagan.
Notice how the man always had a smile on his face?
Good-bye, Mr. Reagan.
His charge to us is to see that it will always be true.
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