June 05, 2004
A Sad Day in America and Around the World
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, June 5, 2004, after a long twilight struggle with Alzheimer's disease. (As reported by Associated Press via Yahoo!News, June 5, 2004)
When Mr. Reagan took office in 1981, I was not really a fan. But during his second term this descendant of lifelong Democrats began to rally behind this gentle, highly charismatic, proudly patriotic, profoundly faith-filled man. At first I think I listened to his speeches looking for flaws and holes in his theories and philosophy, but before I realized it he had won me over. And I was not alone. After two terms in office, and even in light of slanderous allegations of misconduct, Ronald Reagan left the office of the President of the United States of America as the most popular President of modern times.
He was indeed an incredible man, an inspiring speaker, and a courageous leader, and he will be missed.
Many heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Reagan and the Reagan family.
Posted by at June 5, 2004 06:23 PM