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A number of Freepers have expressed an interest in visiting the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library while the events of his memorial services were still fresh in their minds.  Many were unable to pay their respects to President Reagan either in Simi Valley, California, or in Washington, D.C., during the viewing opportunities.  Now southern California Freepers have made plans to conduct a group tour on August 1st.  If you've felt compelled to visit the Reagan Presidential library, this would be an excellent time to do so. Free Republic's Ventura leader Rabid Dog has graciously offered to host a gathering at...

Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Foundation June 2004 Dear Friend, Over the last two weeks, we have received an incredible outpouring from American citizens, young and old alike, expressing their sympathies to Mrs. Reagan and offering condolences to all of us at the Library. We are deeply grateful for your concern, for your kindness, and for your willingness to grieve with us as we mourn the loss of our beloved 40th President, Ronald Wilson Reagan. I would like to take this opportunity to respond to the thousands of requests for a DVD, Video, Book or CD produced from the ceremonies...

Dear Friend, Over the last two weeks, we have received an incredible outpouring from American citizens, young and old alike, expressing their sympathies to Mrs. Reagan and offering condolences to all of us at the Library. We are deeply grateful for your concern, for your kindness, and for your willingness to grieve with us as we mourn the loss of our beloved 40th President, Ronald Wilson Reagan. I would like to take this opportunity to respond to the thousands of requests for a DVD, Video, Book or CD produced from the ceremonies beginning on June 5th, 2004 through June 11th,...

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (AP) - The Flag Day reopening of President Ronald Reagan's hilltop library drew hundreds of visitors to the tomb where the nation's 40th president was laid to rest over the weekend. Sunshine bathed the crowd of about 300 people when the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library opened at 10 a.m. From toddlers to seniors, some wore patriotic T-shirts showing the U.S. flag or simply "U.S.A." Several people carried flower bouquets

  June 14, 2004By Douglas W. PhillipsDuring his eight years in the office of president, Ronald Wilson Reagan left an indelible mark on this nation and the world. However, the greatest message of Ronald Reagan’s life came not through his letters or public speeches, but through the testimony of a devoted son he helped to lead to Jesus Christ. As the California sun waned magnificently in the backdrop of the Reagan Library* before the television cameras of America and the few select guests present for the closing funeral homage to our fortieth president, a lone figure rose to the...

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. – The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library plans an exhibit on last week's funeral ceremonies and the public tributes after Reagan's death. The exhibit titled "Mourning in America" will open July 4 and include photo montages, shell casings from the 21-gun salute and the bier on which Reagan's casket rested, the museum said Sunday. Video footage of the five days of funeral events in California and Washington will also be shown. Reagan, the nation's 40th president, died at his Los Angeles home June 5 at age 93 from pneumonia complicated by Alzheimer's disease. His body was entombed Saturday...

Text of remarks by Michael Reagan at Friday's burial service for former President Reagan, as transcribed by eMediaMillWorks Inc.: Good evening. I'm Mike Reagan. You knew my father as governor, as president. But I knew him as dad. I want to tell you a little bit about my dad. A little bit about Cameron and Ashley's grandfather because not a whole lot is ever spoken about that side of Ronald Reagan. Ronald Reagan adopted me into his family 1945. I was a chosen one. I was the lucky one. And all of his years, he never mentioned that I was...

Partial List of Guests Attending Reagan's Burial Service The Associated Press Jun 11, 2004 A partial list of dignitaries and celebrities who attended Friday's interment services for former President Reagan at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library: California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and his wife, Maria Shriver Former California Gov. Pete Wilson Former Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher Charles Wick, former Hollywood producer and former head of the U.S. Information Agency. Former talk-show host Merv Griffin Hockey star Wayne Gretzky Singer Johnny Mathis Singer Wayne Newton Actor Tom Selleck Talk-show host Pat Sajak Actress Bo Derek

The Free Republic Chapters in SoCal are planning on holding a Reagan Library Tour for all FReepers sometime in July. If you are interested, let us know when would be a good date.

Anybody can help in finding of dedication monument at Ronald Reagan Library in Simi Valley? Thank you very much

California clubs' Field Day operation to honor Reagan (Jun 10, 2004) -- On Field Day, the Ventura County Amateur Radio Society (VCARS) will join forces with the Conejo Valley Amateur Radio Club (CVARC) to operate as N6R. The special event call sign this year will commemorate President Ronald Reagan, who died June 5 at the age of 93. "We have been given approval to operate from the grounds of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library," said Pete Heins, N6ZE, a member of both clubs, He notes that 2004 marks the fourth year the two clubs have run an N6R ("Nancy 6...

I was wondering if the So Cal Freepers will be organizing to see the procession from Point Magu to Reagan Library. I am seriously considering driving from Sacto. Any info on how early one should arrive at a site along the route to get a good view. Thanks.

<p>Blame it all on Dales ECB website (I ran across it in a google search) - and the going home of our nation’s greatest President, who always remembered my name every time we met at a GOP gig.</p> <p>It has been a long time since I’ve posted here (roughly 2 ½ years) - I left to face a lot of trouble (legal, personal) and try to reorder life nearer the sane-level (still not quite there yet, as you’ll soon see...) - and knowing that I couldn’t do what needed done unless I quit spending so much time having a ball on FR for hours every day.</p>

FReepers, I spoke a short time ago with Dio. She and BobJ are on the road in the FReeper motorhome and heading for Moorpark College. Bring posters with you. See you there!

I'm posting this thread only to provide a link to the Reagan Presidential Library's Memorial Website. The site will have funeral information, a place where you can leave your condolences, and a place where you can contribute to a memorial fund if you wish.

I understand that President Reagan's body will be at his library in Simi Valley for 24 so that we may come and pay our respects. Okay, who is going?

This link works, it takes you to a Reagan Library Page where you can send a message to Mrs. Reagan... HEREOK, I tried it and it works...here's the link... https://www.ifr-ors.com/ors_2_live/clients/reagan_fdn/letter_to_nancy_8-00/index.cfm?A=0&L=NULL&P=NULL G

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (AP) - A former Marine One helicopter that ferried three presidents during their White House years is now a Ronald Reagan Presidential Library museum piece. The Sikorsky VH-3A that was used for Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard M. Nixon and Gerald R. Ford floated to a landing Friday on the South Lawn replica at the library, which houses presidential memorabilia. The helicopter was being moved to the nearby Air Force One Pavilion construction site to roost next to the retired Boeing 707 that served as Air Force One for 28 years. The airplane was used for Nixon, Ford,...

A California fire that swept through Simi Valley scorching some 80,000 acres – just missed the Reagan Library. "On behalf of President and Mrs. Reagan, The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum would like to extend our thoughts and prayers to everyone dealing with the devastating Southern California fires," Library Director Duke Blackwood wrote in an email released Monday. "The Library, although once in the fire's path, has come out of this event unscathed thanks to the excellent job of the Fire Fighters who helped control the situation here at the Library." Blackwood quoted President Reagan, "...in the face...