I worked with the Chicago advance team on President Reagan's 1980 campaign.
My respect for him was instantaneous.
At the time, he would often say:
*****"Do what's right...because it's right."*****
It's such a simple quote, but tells you everything you ever needed to know about this great man.
Flag is flying and I'll be putting candles on the front stoop tonight.
A very sad day. Rest in peace President Reagan. You have slipped the surly bonds of earth' to `touch the face of God.'"
"The crew of the space shuttle Challenger honored us by the manner in which they lived their lives. We will never forget them, nor the last time we saw them, this morning, as they prepared for the journey and waved goodbye and `slipped the surly bonds of earth' to `touch the face of God.'" _ After shuttle disaster, Jan. 28, 1986.'
Our flag is also at half staff. Such a great leader and a great man. Rest in peace President Reagan. Your accomplishments and memory will always soar over America.