Jerry helped get my 1st wife and my eldest son into America while he was House Minority Leader.
That son joined the same BSA Troop in which President Ford earned his Eagle.
I sent Jerry a thank you and a photo of my son in uniform bearing his old troop number on the sleeve.
Jerry responded with a nice letter.
President Ford was loved and respected here in his old Congressional District.
And especially so in the ASA Vet household.
I voted for Carter in my 1st grade mock election...only because we shared the same last name! I've regretted it all my life. LOL