However there is a kernel of truth in there. Reagan's timely death has renewed his legacy. I feel like switching from mourning to celebrating his life, what he stood for, and what he accomplished.
Since the Gipper was a showman at heart, I wonder, did he plan the exit? Naw couldn't have.
I believe he and Nancy did plan the actual ceremony over 10 years ago. I suspect he left the timing to a higher authority.
The whole trip on the Caisson made me very sad. When they started speaking of his many great accomplishments and how genuine a person he was, I became happy to have shared time on this mortal coil with him.