1911-2004
From the Associated Press:
WASHINGTON - Ronald Reagan, the cheerful crusader who devoted his presidency to winning the Cold War, trying to scale back government and making people believe it was "morning again in America," died Saturday after a long twilight struggle with Alzheimer's disease, a family friend said. He was 93.Rest in peace Gipper.He died at his home in California, according to the friend, who spoke on condition of anonymity.
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Rest in Peace, big guy. We ... (Below threshold)1. Posted by Ricky Vandal | June 5, 2004 5:24 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Rest in Peace, big guy. We will always remember you for destroying the Evil Empire and building the World's sole Superpower. We have a lot to thank you for. You've done a lot of good for this world. You were a good man.
1. Posted by Ricky Vandal | June 5, 2004 5:24 PM |
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Posted on June 5, 2004 17:24
2. Posted by Tim | June 5, 2004 6:42 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
He was my favorite President. And though I mourn his passing, I'm happy that he no longer has to live through the affliction of Alzheimer's.
I remember, as a young man, being completely fascinated during his speeches. They called Reagan the "Great Communicator." He told stories that made me remember the stories my grandfather told my brother and I when we were growing up.
He seemed the perfect person to lead the country during a time when the Cold War was ending and our place in the world was more... concrete.
He was my favorite President.
Bon voyage, Mr. President. Thank you for leading us into a world that made me proud to be an American. You have my respect.
Tim
2. Posted by Tim | June 5, 2004 6:42 PM |
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Posted on June 5, 2004 18:42
3. Posted by Marble | June 5, 2004 6:49 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
I'm not surprised, but I still am saddened. I always thought he was wonderful, even though I was too young to vote for him. I was lucky at that age because when you're young, you don't have a party preference and the president is simply a great man.
In my older eyes, I was right - he was a great man!
RIP Gipper
3. Posted by Marble | June 5, 2004 6:49 PM |
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Posted on June 5, 2004 18:49
4. Posted by McGehee | June 5, 2004 7:19 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Freed of his affliction at last. Bon voyage, Ron -- and thank you.
4. Posted by McGehee | June 5, 2004 7:19 PM |
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Posted on June 5, 2004 19:19
5. Posted by David Scott Anderson | June 5, 2004 10:01 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
While I rarely agreed with his politics. I admired his courage and commitment. He was a Great President, and his legacy will live on. Goodbye Mr. President, and rest easy.
5. Posted by David Scott Anderson | June 5, 2004 10:01 PM |
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Posted on June 5, 2004 22:01
6. Posted by Mike Hirshberg | June 6, 2004 1:55 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
More reactions to Reagan's death.
6. Posted by Mike Hirshberg | June 6, 2004 1:55 PM |
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Posted on June 6, 2004 13:55
7. Posted by Kirsten | June 14, 2004 7:57 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
President Reagen was like a my great grandfather!
all though my great grandfather was not a president but i mourn his death i miss him sooo much !
7. Posted by Kirsten | June 14, 2004 7:57 PM |
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Posted on June 14, 2004 19:57