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In memory |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana 
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I heard this morning your time was near And that was news I hated to hear Though you've been out of sight for years We still feel loss, can't hold back tears. Twenty years ago, you gave a speech For those who'd landed on Omaha Beach In your way, you also changed history Never sacrificing your integrity When gunshots rang, the whole world prayed But you resumed duties, unafraid Where you once stood tall upon the screen With the mantle of power, you were serene I have no doubt your lovely wife Was at your side, for you're her life As we grieve now, no words will do Except for "farewell" and "we thank you." President Ronald Reagan 1911-2004 |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
Beautiful tribute. Love, Eric |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
So very moving. Take care.......Sue I am in motion |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Suthern, this is a beautiful tribute. I really liked President Reagan and Nancy. I can just imagine how she's hurting. She was always by his side.  |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
good night Mr. President |
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Sadelite Member Elite
since 2003-10-11
Posts 2519 |
Suthern, A beautiful tribute to a great man in history and to his loving wife Thank you, Suthern. You're so thoughtful. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Suthern, I am touched on so many levels by this -- he was an amazing man. Great tribute and thank you.  ....jo |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Great, my friend. jwesley |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
Amen |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Only you, could paint a tribute to a man loved by many and do it in such a way that raises the national pride and spirit. Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Thank you, Laura. This is something I have been feeling since I heard that news, and you share it so perfectly. That loss is more than the loss of a person or a President. It's the loss of a living symbol of how things could be, and of a love that overcame so much, and stayed strong. I can think of words I'd rather hear from you on a Sunday...or any day...but these are a blessing. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
Excellent tribute. Thank you is sometimes all that's needed to be said. Thank you, Melton |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Wonderful tribute to a fine man and former President. ~May he rest in peace~  |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Thank you, suthern. I'm glad, so very glad, yours was the first tribute I've read. I'm sure there are more...but I've been having some problems on my end, with not much in the way of free time to read. You did an excellent tribute... |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Thank you for this tribute, suthern. |
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James_A_Fraser Senior Member
since 2003-09-03
Posts 972Out Making Anticlines |
His loss has been an ongoing thing, but stll the loss of this man is a loss to the world. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Thank you all... so very much. |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
President Reagan is a good argument for cloning....If every President were anything near what this man was...the whole world would be a far better place...I salute the man and poet who paid such a great tribute..... |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Toe: Thank you, my friend... Perhaps this just proves that expecting a loss doesn't make it any easier. |
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