Ronald Reagan - Dead at 93

In 1980, I voted for the first time. As a wet behind the ears political neophyte, I knew next to nothing. And ignorant that I was, I believed the total crap that was being peddled by the Democrats about Ronald Reagan. So I voted for Jimmy Carter.

4 years later, I became much wiser and haven't fallen for the leftist's tricks since.

President Reagan's "Letter to America", written when he and Nancy announced his Alzheimer's disease to the nation, seems even more poignant to me today:

My Fellow Americans,

I have recently been told that I am one of the millions of Americans who will be afflicted with Alzheimer's disease.

Upon learning this news, Nancy and I had to decide whether as private citizens we would keep this a private matter or whether we would make this news known in a public way.

In the past Nancy suffered from breast cancer and I had my cancer surgeries. We found through our open disclosures we were able to raise public awareness. We were happy that as a result many more people underwent testing.

They were treated in early stages and able to return to normal, healthy lives.

So now, we feel it is important to share it with you. In opening our hearts, we hope this might promote greater awareness of this condition. Perhaps it will encourage a clearer understanding of the individuals and families who are affected by it.

At the moment I feel just fine. I intend to live the remainder of the years God gives me on this earth doing the things I have always done. I will continue to share life's journey with my beloved Nancy and my family. I plan to enjoy the great outdoors and stay in touch with my friends and supporters.

Unfortunately, as Alzheimer's Disease progresses, the family often bears a heavy burden. I only wish there was some way I could spare Nancy from this painful experience. When the time comes I am confident that with your help she will face it with faith and courage.

In closing let me thank you, the American people for giving me the great honor of allowing me to serve as your President. When the Lord calls me home, whenever that may be, I will leave with the greatest love for this country of ours and eternal optimism for its future.

I now begin the journey that will lead me into the sunset of my life. I know that for America there will always be a bright dawn ahead.

Thank you, my friends. May God always bless you.

Sincerely, Ronald Reagan.

A truly great man who did a great deal of good in his time. May he rest in peace.

UPDATE: The Cranky NeoCon, LaShawn Barber and I were ignorant in the 80's together.

MORE: I hope some will feel led to go to The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation's website where a memorial fund in the President's name has been established.

AND MORE: Joe Carter weighs in...

Comments

[Jack]

How typical of the man that even in his darkest hour he thought not of himself but of his family and the nation.

[michele]

I was even more ignorant: I voted for John Anderson in 1980.

[brandon]

lalalala

[brandon]

im glad hes dead we have a better president now