In the Navy we have a tradition (and I'm sure the other services have something similar) .... When a Commanding Officer retires, his entire crew "mans the rail" as he's leaving the ship for the last time. All week long, I witnessed as the ENTIRE NATION "Manned the Rail" for this great man.
God Speed, President Reagan. (HAND SALUTE)
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"The Era of Osama lasted about an hour, from the time the first plane hit the tower to the moment the General Militia of Flight 93 reported for duty." Toward FREEDOM
I've been amazed by the crowds everywhere.
If you only listened to the Press you'd think no one remembered President Reagan. They'll never "get it"
Great observation! Thank God for Ronald Reagan and his loved ones.
I noticed the same, and Brit Hume on FoxNews was commenting on it. I called the station to add in that the procession of cars didn't have to be in the left lane (out of security concerns), but apparently someone made a far-reaching decision to drive as close to the people as possible.
I held myself together until the bagpiper played 'Amazing Grace'....then I started to get 'misty'......and I completely lost it when Mrs. Reagan laid her head on the casket......you could hear all the cameras clicking & I thought.....too bad such a private moment of grief was intruded by all those photographers.
The entire day was, as I heard Bernie Shore (formerly of CNN) say, 'American Majestic'......I believe that describes Ronald Reagan himself.....full of the American spirit, gracious and gallant!
How could anyone not feel pride watching the color and honor guards, they all sure looked fine!
Indeed...a great analogy, observation and perspective. And he deserved every bit of it.
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