RONALD WILSON REAGAN ~~INTERMENT SERVICE~~~Live Thread

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[Dog]

RONALD WILSON REAGAN

FORTIETH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

February 6, 1911 – June 5, 2004

INTERMENT SERVICE

June 11, 2004

6:00 p.m. (9 p.m. Eastern)

Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, California

[Darlin']

Now playing, "Just As I Am"

[lainie]

Earlier I caught myself humming "take my hand precious Lord" because I've been reminded of past funerals, I guess

[txradioguy]

"Clinton will forego a state funeral for the same reason as Nixon."

Nah...his ego...even in death...won't permit him to have anything less than a Reagan-esque funeral.

The clod actually thinks HIS legacy is as great as Pres. Reagans.

[KosmicKitty]

I hope they do "I come to the garden alone, while the dew is still on the roses",,they played that at my dad's funeral.

I was a Rainbow girl and we used to sing that one at all our meetings. Wow, bringing back memories.

[AZamericonnie]

That number is stagaring. Way to go California. I've never seen anything like this in my lifetime & probably never will again.

[spectr17]

Rumor has it that something very interesting happened on our beloved hero’s final days. It turns out that as President Reagan’s health was declining and it appeared that he might not pull through Nancy asked if there was anything that he wanted. "Yes," he replied, "I'd like very much to have Bill and Hillary Clinton at my side before I go."

They were all amazed at this request and several assumed that his memory was failing even worse than they had suspected. Regardless, they went ahead and forwarded his request to the former first family. Within hours, the former president and first lady arrived at his bedside, via Air Force One which was dispatched by George W for the purpose. For a time, no one said anything. Both Bill and Hillary were touched and flattered that Ron would ask them to be with him during his final moments. They were also puzzled - they were of different political parties and obviously had thrown barbs in one another's direction over the years.

Why not George Bush, Sr., G. W. Bush or some of Reagan's many Hollywood friends? He had never given the Clintons any indication that he particularly liked either of them. Finally, Bill spoke up and asked, "Mr. President, why did you choose the two of us to be at your bedside at this critical moment?" The former president mustered up some strength and said very weakly, "Jesus died between two thieves ... and that's how I want to go."

[Clintons Are White Trash]

Finally!

Just as I am without one plea
But that thy blood was shed for me..

[NonValueAdded]

Yeah, they are taking notes and will make sure to one-up everything. It will be as gaudy as h-e-double-hockey-sticks and thus be appropriate for the Toon.

[BunnySlippers]

Welcome fellow Californian! :-D

[cajungirl]

Just as I am,,,oh Lord, this is so beautiful.

[Eva]

Just as I am without one plea.

[ambrose]

wish they'd stop cutting away from the motorcade

[3catsanadog]

The only comfort I have found is knowing that soul is eternal and with the Lord. . . . .

. . . . and you will see them again, in perfection.

[ktw]

Remember, I am putting all this weeks stuff on DVD for anybody that wants a copy!!!!!

[gas_dr]

I am so happy the Christian message instead of the PC message was used. I about wept like a baby when Softly and Tenderly was just played, now Just as I am without one Plea. God Bless Mr. Reagan.

[TenthAmendmentChampion]

"Just as I am, without one plea
But that Thy blood was shed for me,
And that Thou bidst me come to Thee,
O Lamb of God, I come! I come!"

[oceanview]

the music choices will be different for Clinton of course. Donna Summer with "love to love you baby" will be what he goes out with.

[Ligeia]

"Just As I am Without One Plea, O Lamb of God, I Come, I Come"

[NautiNurse]

Dad said, "Oh yes, greatest President this country has ever had." No mumbling, no problems getting the right words out.

That's a nice story. I'm sure it made your day too!

[RedBloodedAmerican]

WOW!!!