Posted on 06/08/2004 11:50:18 AM PDT by PJ-Comix
IRISH tenor Ronan Tynan is to sing at the funeral ceremony of former President Ronald Reagan, it was confirmed today.
The 44-year-old Dubliner - one of the world-renowned three Irish tenors - will perform at the special service at Washington National cathedral on Friday.
Also taking part in the service will be President George Bush, Baroness Margaret Thatcher and Brian Mulroney, former prime minister of Canada, all who will be delivering eulogies.
Tynan rose to fame as one of the Irish tenors but it was his own personal story which set him apart as a star.
At the age of 20 the singer had his legs amputated below the knee following an accident.
He joined the Irish Tenors in 1998, along with Anthony Kearns and John McDermott.
But what are his politics? We have to have a QUOTA, you know........if he's a Republican, we'll have to have a Democrat DO something.
(And no, kiss my butt isn't one of the options!)
You know our beloved President Reagan wouldn't want us to despair, like those who have no faith.
He is great. Love to hear him sing "God Bless America" at Yankee Stadium during the post-season. He's the only one who ever sings the first verse.
He's great, but he butchered NY NY at the Belmont though.
Wednesday and Friday are going to be hard days.
We all need to help each other get through it all.
But if this man sings, it's gonna hurt.
Actually, he did it at 2 games last week during the 7th inning stretch. I guess they like him so much that they like bringing him back as often as he can make it.
And, of course, there's always the marvelous small movie "Hear My Song".
And bring back John McDermott.
Well, today I'm mad.......LOL. Between Clinton whining and Kerry going to the library, I managed to dig deep and found some rage. :-)
Can you believe Clinton wanting "equal time" for him and Carter because it's a tax-payer funded state funeral? Nancy should tell them they were considered, but she decided against having them hand out cigars and peanuts.
Meaning no disrespect to the others but Ronan Tynan has always been the BEST of the Three Irish Tenors, whomever they are.
We'll be here together, friend. ; )
Two words... Colm Wilkinson
Cool!
I really don't think he was a great choice to do "New York, New York" at the Belmont Stakes. The song is not really his style.
But as someone else on the thread mentioned, if he does something like "The Town I'm From" or whatever..."Danny Boy," etc., it will be one emotional moment, I'm sure!
Wanna bet? Other than the croc (squeezed out) tears of X42, eyes will be dry on the Left.
Just listen to him singing "God Bless America." That should answer your question, Howlin.
Got to agree with you about McCormack.
The Town I Loved So Well.
Ronan is double amputee, gold medal equestrian rider and a medical doctor.
He has the sweetest Irish Tenor I have ever heard!
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