June 06, 2004

R.I.P. Cowboy

Words fail me, again, this was my President - the first one I ever voted for, the one who proved it was good and right to be proud of America, the one who told us the American dream was still alive we just had to be willing to go for it. He made a lasting impact, not just on the world but on individuals in all parts of it. There have been several times in my life I have cried when I thought of Ronald Reagan; when I realized how grateful I was that he came along and truly brought us "Morning in America", when I wish we had another leader like him, when I thought of what his family was going through losing him bit by bit....and now, when I see that the man is gone but he has left us such a legacy that I know his spirit remains.

one of my favorite pictures of the man
Ronald Reagan won America's respect with his greatness, and won its love with his goodness. He had the confidence that comes with conviction, the strength that comes with character, the grace that comes with humility, and the humor that comes with wisdom. He leaves behind a nation he restored and a world he helped save.
From President Bush's remarks on the passing of one of our greatest ever American leaders, transcript at MaroonBlog

Take the time to read the whole page, the place has turned into Reagan Central with many great posts and much information.

UPDATE: Some of Reagan's greatest speeches at GeorgeWBush.com.

Posted by Vox at June 6, 2004 05:48 PM | Reagan , celebrities , general , politics
Comments

This cowboy was my favorit prez. I was too young to vote for him, but I absolutely remember him all the way from his day getting sworn in till the day he left office. There is a huge hole in this country now.

Posted by: Lori at June 6, 2004 06:45 PM

This is my favorite picture of him, and the same one I posted on my blog in remembrance - - he will be greatly missed.

Thanks for the link to his speeches - - I always loved listening to him

Posted by: Uptown Girl at June 6, 2004 08:47 PM