President Reagan Passes Away... 6/5/04

Jesse · 06-05-2004, 06:02 PM

http://apnews.myway.com/article/20040605/D8313V000.html

Farewell to the best president in my lifetime... bar none. I thank God that he served our country at the time he did.

Jesse · 06-05-2004, 06:03 PM

06-05-2004, 06:16 PM

He was a good one.
"Randy...where's the rest of me!"

Dallas · 06-05-2004, 06:43 PM

He was a great President, a great patriot and a great man. He was my Commander-in-Chief and I can still hear the Evil Empire statement in my mind. Spot on truth. He and the Bush's are the ony Presidents I've had any respect for. I will miss him, he was a great American.

NRAJOE · 06-05-2004, 06:45 PM

R.I.P. Ronnie.................

06-05-2004, 06:56 PM

They broke the mold on that one, yepper fer sure/

06-05-2004, 07:04 PM

he won the Cold War

jerry · 06-05-2004, 08:26 PM

I heard this while at Drill today. Fitting as he was my Commander In Chief as well when I first enlisted.

May he rest in peace.

Dennis · 06-05-2004, 10:02 PM

He brought us all together.....all
The liberals at the time became a tiny marginalized group
He brought us through the perlious cold war with the Soviets
He held fast when we stood at the brink of World annialiation.
and we won because of him.
He brought us through the worst economic recession since the great depression.
Trickel down economics worked,
he cut taxes and raised revenues.
Every one on the face of the earth knew that when he said "We will respond to any attack on our citizens anywhere in the world"
He meant it.
He loved all of us like a father.
The Iranians knew, they released the hostages the minute the very minute that Reagan took office.

I feel honored to have lived in his time.
His long "sunset" is finally over.
His race is run, he can now have a well deserved rest.

Today President Ronald Reagan slipped the surley bonds of earth and reached up to touch the face of God.

He is there now waiting for us all to join him some day in that shineing city on the hill.

BattleRifleG3 · 06-05-2004, 11:18 PM

Amen

PAPA G · 06-06-2004, 12:53 AM

he was one classy guy, afraid there will never be another one like him.

i am saddened by the loss of a fine gentleman and President.

ScottD · 06-06-2004, 01:02 AM

It was his presidency that got me really interested in politics. That may have been a curse. I really miss him. Girl friend can't stand him and says that he had Alzheimer when in office. Looking back on some the stuff they have been showing, maybe the beginnings were there near the end of his second term. But he had done so much good before that disease started that he will always be one of the great presidents in my life time.

God Bless President Reagan. Truly an American Hero.

oneastrix · 06-06-2004, 01:05 AM

The first President I have recollection of. God Bless ya Ronnie. Thanx for getting us where we are. I personally am proud to be here!

BattleRifleG3 · 06-06-2004, 01:20 AM

I'm probably the youngest guy out there who still remembers him and the Cold War that he brought to an end. I honestly feel proud at this time, not really sad, but honored to be someone who remembers him. It's like a heroe's goodbye, a time to give thanks and be strong for the future.

Despoiler · 06-06-2004, 01:53 AM

Great President!
Great Man!
History will remember him well!

Shaun · 06-06-2004, 06:58 PM

Jesse could you make this thread a sticky since we will be talking about it all week.

Even though I was a kid when Reagan was in office he earned my respect for how he handled every situation. After Looking back upon all the presdents that have been around for my generation I have to say the man was one of the greatest. If they added another face to Rushmore I would say add Reagan's.
Reagan was one of those few that had the foresight to see the changes this country would experience. He will always be remembered as the greatest in my book.

Sniper[MI] · 06-06-2004, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jesse

http://apnews.myway.com/article/20040605/D8313V000.html

Farewell to the best president in my lifetime... bar none. I thank God that he served our country at the time he did.

Farewell to one of the best Presidents in American history, no, in world history!

My deepest sympathy to Mrs. Reagan, I cannot possibly know what she is going through right now.

The world is truly a darker place today.

Though I resist dwelling on the darker aspect of his passing, I choose to remember the positives.

How can you not like the man who is the leader of the most powerful country on the planet, coming out to a press conference saying that he has just signed legislation outlawing the Soviet Union, we begin bombing in 5 minutes!

Man I can still hear the fecal matter hitting the floor when he said that!!! The Russians had to wet themselves!!!

Or a guy who comes out and does what's in the attached picture and says, "I always wanted to do that."

There are so many positive memories and quotes that it would take hours to list them all......

Shaun · 06-07-2004, 12:14 AM

Have to say the guy sure knew how to mess with people's minds his humor was great

Shaun · 06-07-2004, 03:09 AM

here is a link to more images. http://www.tennessean.com/slideshows...ges/zzzzzz.htm

dhermesc · 06-07-2004, 08:27 AM

I was too young to have voted for him in either election. Listened to his address to the 1992 Republican convention - seemed pretty sharp for that one - but then he had lots of time to get ready for it. You listen to his campaign speeches during 1980 and 1984 and you understand how he presented optimism to the American people. In contrast today's advertisements are bland as can be or start off by calling their estimed collegue and lying SOS.

06-05-2004, 06:02 PM	#1
Jesse Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,945 Images: 2	President Reagan Passes Away... 6/5/04 http://apnews.myway.com/article/20040605/D8313V000.html Farewell to the best president in my lifetime... bar none. I thank God that he served our country at the time he did. __________________ Jesse www.gunandgame.com

06-05-2004, 06:03 PM	#2
Jesse Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,945 Images: 2	__________________ Jesse www.gunandgame.com

06-05-2004, 06:45 PM	#5
NRAJOE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 19,252 Images: 3	Dammit! I loved that guy..... R.I.P. Ronnie................. __________________ U.S. Army 1976-1979 237th Combat Engineers Heilbronn, Germany

06-05-2004, 08:26 PM	#8
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 11,193 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 1	I heard this while at Drill today. Fitting as he was my Commander In Chief as well when I first enlisted. May he rest in peace. __________________ Joe the plumber is screwed

06-05-2004, 10:02 PM	#9
Dennis Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 1,880	He brought us all together.....all The liberals at the time became a tiny marginalized group He brought us through the perlious cold war with the Soviets He held fast when we stood at the brink of World annialiation. and we won because of him. He brought us through the worst economic recession since the great depression. Trickel down economics worked, he cut taxes and raised revenues. Every one on the face of the earth knew that when he said "We will respond to any attack on our citizens anywhere in the world" He meant it. He loved all of us like a father. The Iranians knew, they released the hostages the minute the very minute that Reagan took office. I feel honored to have lived in his time. His long "sunset" is finally over. His race is run, he can now have a well deserved rest. Today President Ronald Reagan slipped the surley bonds of earth and reached up to touch the face of God. He is there now waiting for us all to join him some day in that shineing city on the hill. __________________ Submitted with respect to all Last edited by Dennis; 06-06-2004 at 07:01 PM.

06-05-2004, 06:16 PM	#3
Mr. Kaneko Guest Posts: n/a	He was a good one. "Randy...where's the rest of me!"

06-05-2004, 06:43 PM	#4
Dallas PUKHA DAWG Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Virginia, just outside of Washington D.C. Posts: 3,609	He was a great President, a great patriot and a great man. He was my Commander-in-Chief and I can still hear the Evil Empire statement in my mind. Spot on truth. He and the Bush's are the ony Presidents I've had any respect for. I will miss him, he was a great American.

06-05-2004, 06:56 PM	#6
Lenny2 Guest Posts: n/a	They broke the mold on that one, yepper fer sure/

06-05-2004, 07:04 PM	#7
Logansdad Guest Posts: n/a	he won the Cold War

06-05-2004, 11:18 PM	#10
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,452 Images: 13	Amen __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

06-06-2004, 12:53 AM	#11
PAPA G Guest Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: somerset, kentucky Posts: 11	he was one classy guy, afraid there will never be another one like him. i am saddened by the loss of a fine gentleman and President.

06-06-2004, 01:02 AM	#12
ScottD Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Evanston, IL Posts: 1,020	It was his presidency that got me really interested in politics. That may have been a curse. I really miss him. Girl friend can't stand him and says that he had Alzheimer when in office. Looking back on some the stuff they have been showing, maybe the beginnings were there near the end of his second term. But he had done so much good before that disease started that he will always be one of the great presidents in my life time. God Bless President Reagan. Truly an American Hero. __________________ "Some people can not live without wilderness"-Aldo Leopold

06-06-2004, 01:05 AM	#13
oneastrix Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 5,213	The first President I have recollection of. God Bless ya Ronnie. Thanx for getting us where we are. I personally am proud to be here! __________________ There's no one more thankful to sit at the table, than the one who best remembers hunger's pain.

06-06-2004, 01:20 AM	#14
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,452 Images: 13	I'm probably the youngest guy out there who still remembers him and the Cold War that he brought to an end. I honestly feel proud at this time, not really sad, but honored to be someone who remembers him. It's like a heroe's goodbye, a time to give thanks and be strong for the future. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

06-06-2004, 01:53 AM	#15
Despoiler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: The Occupied Territory of California Posts: 2,232	Great President! Great Man! History will remember him well!

06-06-2004, 06:58 PM	#16
Shaun Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8,619 Images: 1	Jesse could you make this thread a sticky since we will be talking about it all week. Even though I was a kid when Reagan was in office he earned my respect for how he handled every situation. After Looking back upon all the presdents that have been around for my generation I have to say the man was one of the greatest. If they added another face to Rushmore I would say add Reagan's. Reagan was one of those few that had the foresight to see the changes this country would experience. He will always be remembered as the greatest in my book. __________________ "Homeland Security is the responsibility of an armed citizen" ME http://webpages.charter.net/s.s.v/

06-07-2004, 12:14 AM	#18
Shaun Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8,619 Images: 1	Have to say the guy sure knew how to mess with people's minds his humor was great __________________ "Homeland Security is the responsibility of an armed citizen" ME http://webpages.charter.net/s.s.v/

06-07-2004, 03:09 AM	#19
Shaun Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 8,619 Images: 1	here is a link to more images. http://www.tennessean.com/slideshows...ges/zzzzzz.htm __________________ "Homeland Security is the responsibility of an armed citizen" ME http://webpages.charter.net/s.s.v/

06-07-2004, 08:27 AM	#20
dhermesc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: East Central Kansas Posts: 1,762	I was too young to have voted for him in either election. Listened to his address to the 1992 Republican convention - seemed pretty sharp for that one - but then he had lots of time to get ready for it. You listen to his campaign speeches during 1980 and 1984 and you understand how he presented optimism to the American people. In contrast today's advertisements are bland as can be or start off by calling their estimed collegue and lying SOS. __________________ Liberty is for those that claim it.