Today marks the second anniversary of President Ronald Reagan's passing. The women of Cotillion have decided to dedicate posts to one of the greatest presidents of the 20th century.
I was born five days after President Reagan took office and the day our hostages in Iran came home. Ronald Reagan was an epic figure in my childhood, so much so that whenever I would hyperbolize how much I liked something I would say it was my most favorite thing "in the whole wide world of President Reagan." Three years old, already a staunch conservative.
Sorely missed, he was truly a figure of grace, confidence and optimism who set a tremendous example of American leadership.
It was leadership here at home that gave us strong American influence abroad, and the collapse of imperial Communism. Great nations have responsibilities to lead, and we should always be cautious of those who would lower our profile, because they might just wind up lowering our flag.
~President Reagan, RNC Annual Gala, Feb. 3, 1994
Cross posted at MacStansbury.org.
Well spoken. He was a man of strong moral principles and he stuck to them regardless. He came by them honestly and we haven't had one like him since. W is as principled, just not as adept. Congress didn't have a chance with Ronnie, nor did Tip O'Neill. He held us and kept us for 8 years and we are still counting the benefits. I cherish the card I received two years ago when I paid my respects. He would have been very proud to have been on your lips at that early age and in today's age as well. You're a tribute to him and his legacy as are all of your remarkable friends in the blogosphere. I imagine Ronnie would have loved to have been able to have his own blog in order to join all of you in the "good fight". Carry on....
Posted by: Portia's Pop at June 6, 2006 03:59 PM
