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Ronald Reagan

Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States New Page 1


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charles levenson PM reply 12-May-2012 03:18
Ronald Reagen..the day that they elected this hump was the last day of upward mobility for the middle-class and the first day of the decline and fall of this country..A"great american"..yeah,and the moon is made out of green cheese...So all of you reagen-was-the-best types must be ditto heads or dummies..or both
Dave Freriks PM reply 31-Jul-2008 17:07
Thanks for a wonderful gallery. Wish our "tolerant" libs could could leave their political comments to an appropriate forum.
John 11-Aug-2007 20:00
Ronald Reagan was a true American hero. Why don't all you libs just cry a river somewhere else...your need a new prescription for your glasses if all you can see are the few faults in a great man.
Guest PM reply 18-Dec-2005 04:56
Thanks for sharing the pics. They capture the pomp and ceremony. I can't help but sadden when I realize that millions of people are dying today all over the world because of his bigotry, though. He actually intervened to stop funding for research into AIDS. He personally set the effort to save people back for years. Now millions are dying who might not be. What a sad legacy of hatred.
Guest PM reply 13-Oct-2004 01:45
Ronald "I...can't recall" Reagan. Just like George W. Bush, another Republican who only cares about lining the pockets of his worthless corporate cronies. Damn all those working-class kids dying in wars and all his fellow Americans suffering in poverty. Land of opportunity for some, hell for others.
Guest PM reply 20-Aug-2004 14:27
Thanks for the photos. President Reagan will be missed. David M., Bart Aldrich get lost!
Guest PM reply 20-Aug-2004 02:08
I agree with David M.
Far too much made over a so-so president who slept through emergencies, screwed up the economy and had more members of his administarion indicted than any in history.
Another republican for the wealthy was about it and they paraded his body all over the frickin' country for a week.
Matt 12-Aug-2004 05:17
Great pictures! Thank you for taking time to share them.
To David M., I too lived during his presidency and guess what, I had a great job and prospered, if you would have taken time to graduate high school (forbid college) you may have found a job also, idiot!
David M. PM reply 10-Aug-2004 04:41
Hi Mike. The only thing "tragic" about that "loss" is that Reagan ever became prez. I lived during that time under great duress, unable to find work, constantly broke and struggling, and amazed by all the deceit and manipulations (can you say Iran/Contra?). Trickle down economics....graet, it really worked fine, at least for Reagan's rich cronies pulling the strings and taking thier tax savings to offshore tax havens while slashing jobs. Oh and Nancy with her 10,000$ dresses in a museum while the rest of us scraped by. Good riddance.
Guest 18-Jul-2004 20:14
During this time, I was at a place where I could not view any of these images, so missed seeing this. Thank you for sharing these pictures. I loved this man!
Guest PM reply 18-Jun-2004 17:45
Nice gallery. I really enjoyed the tribute.
Kenny Carter PM reply 17-Jun-2004 03:05
Thanks for making these pictures available for viewing.
Guest PM reply 17-Jun-2004 02:26
Great pictures Dan...tks for sharing....john
Guest PM reply 16-Jun-2004 23:42
excellent photos........the one with the casket is breathtakingly beautiful..
Mike Harris PM reply 14-Jun-2004 22:01
There's always someone who must politicize everything. But the death of a human being, someone who loved and was loved, regardless of whether they appealed to one's sense of political philosophy or not, is still a tragedy.

The death of former President Reagan is a loss for this country. His efforts to renew the ideals and spirt of what America was and is all about will never be forgotten or diminished by the misguided beliefs of the few.

Every administration has its faults. Not a one of them is ever perfect. An administration cannot operate with an ideal to appease just one side - that would be like a ship with a rudder that only allowed it to sail on direction.

Of course, I don't see Mr. Gasper, if that is, in fact, his real name, running for office or making policy.

"No opinion, however absurd or incredible, can be imagined, which has not been maintained by some one of the philosophers."
- Rene Descartes

And Dan, great pictures. Thank you for sharing them. I wish I could've been there to witness such a historic event.
Guest 14-Jun-2004 19:10
very nice, thanks for sharing photos of this great and historic event for those of us unable to make it out there! Reagan was a greeat man. It's normal for the nobodies of the world to nip at his heels.
Evelyn B. 13-Jun-2004 18:17
Thank you, Dan, for posting these beautiful photographs. It truly looks like a labor of love.

I just read the negative entry below, and frankly, I find it pretty par for the course for the whiners in this country. The person who wrote it didn't even have the courage to sign his or her name, but used the moniker "guest" instead. Why should I take the opinion of someone who is ashamed to claim his own words? The test of time has proven President Ronald Reagan to be one of the greatest men of the 20th century. Our anonymous commenter, on the other hand, can only hope to be a nameless blip in time, causing but a momentary discomfort for those who wonder what happened in his life to make him so bitter and ignorant.

President Reagan's deeds and words touched me in so many ways. I was fortunate enough to visit East Berlin prior to the wall coming down, so I have a firsthand knowledge of before and after... but more importantly, my family has experienced these changes through our Russian friend, Irina. Below are the words I posted to the Condolence Book of the Reagan Library. Others can send their gifts, and post their own condolences, by visiting this website: http://www.reaganlibrary.com

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Dear Nancy,

My family and I send our condolences today, along with our Russian friend, Irina C. Our hearts reach out to you with fondness and a deep admiration for what you and your adored husband, President Reagan, gave to the United States. President Reagan was the first presidential candidate for whom I campaigned. He represented the moral values I held close to my heart, and he espoused them, unashamed, for our nation and the world. He gave us all the courage to once again stick firm to our convictions... and he proved that those who would do good CAN achieve wonders. His legacy has carried far beyond his tenure as President, as testified to by my children, aged 16 and 18, who both knew of President Reagan's accomplishments long before the sadness of this week.

From my old campaign button and sticker... to "love letters"... to numerous articles and journals... to testimonials from their older relatives... my children have known the legacy. They learned of the great obstacles that must be overcome, and the criticism endured, when a great dream is undertaken. And, they have seen and benefited from the rewards firsthand... most notably through their friendship with Irina.

Irina and my daughter, Kate, met as part of a U.S. State Department student ambassadorship three years ago. At the time, they were both 15 years old. After the official exchange, Katie and I both returned to Irina's home in Kostroma, Russia, for an extended visit... and now she is staying with us in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, for the summer. This friendship would never have been possible without the efforts of your beloved husband. President Reagan truly united America, but more importantly, he united the world.

We thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for sharing your husband with us. We thank you for your unselfish dedication to him, your example of grace and love to our nation and our children, and your simple beauty of soul that serves as a beacon for us all.

God Bless you and your family, Mrs. Reagan. We know President Reagan is now watching over you, and us all.

Evelyn, age 42
Tom, age 44
Kate, age 18
Brad, age 16
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Irina, age 18
Kostroma, Russia
Cesar Paniamogan, Jr. PM reply 12-Jun-2004 15:46
"Whatever else history may say about me when I’m gone, I hope it will record that I appealed to your best hopes, not your worst fears; to your confidence rather than your doubts. My dream is that you will travel the road ahead with liberty’s lamp guiding your steps and opportunity’s arm steadying your way."
-Ronald Reagan
Bill Pruitt PM reply 12-Jun-2004 14:42
Thank you for posting these pictures.
oshun PM reply 12-Jun-2004 11:30
"Vaya Con Dios Senor Presidente" , May God Bless you and your family and God Bless the United States Of America .
Brian Gustafson PM reply 11-Jun-2004 09:14
"I now begin the journey that will lead me into the sunset of my life." - Ronald Wilson Reagan.

Rest in peace, Cowboy.
Brian.
http://www.pbase.com/galleries/DigiDawg
Don Northup PM reply 11-Jun-2004 04:05
Thx for paying this tribute. I appreciate it as do zillions of others. He was a great man.
Ralph Vanover PM reply 11-Jun-2004 01:31
Thanks for sharing these great images.
http://www.pbase.com/ralph
Guest PM reply 11-Jun-2004 00:58
What a great gallery and what an opportunity both in photos and tribute to a man who made a difference. Thanks for sharing
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