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This pastor was overwhelmed to have led the benediction at the close of the Memorial Service of Ronald Wilson Reagan in Columbia, MO on Friday, June 11th, 2004. It was an honor that was certainly undeserved. The ceremony was a dual blessing. On the one hand, it was an opportunity to celebrate a President who single-handedly brought an end to the Soviet Union without a single shot being fired. History will never forget his June 12th, 1987 appeal from West Germany: "General Secretary Gorbachev, if you seek peace, if you seek prosperity for the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, if...

I know it is a little late, but I wanted to at least post some pictures of our FReeping Vigil for President Regan. After some rapid action and planning, we organized a small vigil to remember President Ronald Wilson Reagan. 7:30pm Monday evening (6/7/04). The heavy rains let up a bit as we started gathering in the park. It seemed kind of fitting. As the sadness of our loss lifted, we were left to share with each other the joy we felt at having been touched by this great leader. We looked through pictures and re-read the speeches while listening...

There will be a public Candlelight Memorial Service for President Ronald Reagan on Friday, June 11 in Roanoke, VA. The service will be held at 8:00 PM at St. John's Episcopal Church, Corner of Elm Ave. and Jefferson, next to Community Hospital. . Speakers will include Mayor Ralph Smith and others. The public is invited. This event is sponsored by Roanokejournal.com For more information, contact Bill McClure at bill@roanokejournal.com

First, an announcement: Freeport patriots will honor the memory of President Ronald Wilson Reagan by gathering at the Lincoln-Douglas Debate Site in Freeport from 8-9pm on Thursday, June 10th for a candlelight vigil. Participants are encouraged to bring Reagan stories, speeches and remembrances to share. Signs and flags are also welcome. For further information, visit ReaganVigil.com or email freeportpatriots@yahoo.com. Second, I think we should have a thread to post Reagan Vigil/Tribute ideas. What do you folks think would be the best stuff to do to honor him?

Over thirty Reagan Vigils have now been registered at ReaganVigil.com! Check to find one in your locale, if none is listed, call your friends and family and organize one! Now is the time to show the world our deep respect and admiration for the greatest President of the 20th Century!

Kirby Wilbur just announced on KVI that there would be a memorial for President Reagan this Friday, June 11, 3:00 PM at Cedar Park Church in Bothell. Let's go FReepers!

Join me on the RT 1 bridge over the Aroostook river in Presque Isle Sunday (6/6) morning through afternoon as I freep the cockroaches who gather there every Sunday to protest the war for The Survival of Western Civilization. I'll be easy to spot- My truck billboard says- God Bless Ronald Reagan"Stop by and show your support!AV

MourninginAmerica The Free Republic Network has created a website where you can find a Reagan vigil in your area. The site is new so if you don't see one near you, put some friends together, pick a location and list it there. Thank you.Click here The address for the website is www.reaganvigil.com, but it won't be active until tomorrow. Until then use the "click" button above. Thank you to diotima at the Network for putting this website together so quickly.

We are going to hold a candlelight vigil on Sunday night at Lafayette Park in Washington DC at 6 PM. Please bring candles and any kind of tributes you would like to share. We are building a website at www.reaganvigil.com. It would be wonderful to have candlelight vigils taking place across the globe. So if you are receiving this anywhere outside the beltway, think about possibly holding a vigil at your state Capital, or even in your hometown at the main town square. Reaganvigil.com should be up and running shortly which will serve as a good organizing place, but in...