Comments on: The Gipper Passes http://www.timberglund.com/blog/archives/491 See what large letters I use as I write to you in my own hand. Sat, 22 Nov 2008 06:56:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.2 by: Adeodatus http://www.timberglund.com/blog/archives/491#comment-302 Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.timberglund.com/blog/archives/491#comment-302 My parents carted us all the way out to the Dayton airport to catch a glimpse of Ronnie on the campaign trail (the first time). Even though I was in fifth grade, my dad still hoisted me up on his shoulders so I could see the man who would orchestrate the downfall of the Evil Empire, and make my generation wonder whatever was the big deal about nuclear weapons. We mustn't forget Iran-Contra and other less savory anti-communist crusades, but the man went out a respected leader. (And I did vote for him that first time. Sure it was a mock 5th grade election, but still) My parents carted us all the way out to the Dayton airport to catch a glimpse of Ronnie on the campaign trail (the first time). Even though I was in fifth grade, my dad still hoisted me up on his shoulders so I could see the man who would orchestrate the downfall of the Evil Empire, and make my generation wonder whatever was the big deal about nuclear weapons. We mustn’t forget Iran-Contra and other less savory anti-communist crusades, but the man went out a respected leader. (And I did vote for him that first time. Sure it was a mock 5th grade election, but still)

]]> by: Fairchild http://www.timberglund.com/blog/archives/491#comment-303 Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.timberglund.com/blog/archives/491#comment-303 I have to admit, even <i>I</i> got mildly choked up when I read that the Gip had gone to where ever dead presidents go (besides on money, of course). I was a mere child when he was shot, but have very vivid memories of fear. (How could someone shoot THE PRESIDENT?) Ah, innocence. In any event, he was a very sick man for a very long time, and he is finally at peace. You can't ask for much more than to die surrounded by loved ones and be mourned by millions of people--even a few non-Republicans. Blessed Be Ronnie. I have to admit, even I got mildly choked up when I read that the Gip had gone to where ever dead presidents go (besides on money, of course).

I was a mere child when he was shot, but have very vivid memories of fear. (How could someone shoot THE PRESIDENT?) Ah, innocence.

In any event, he was a very sick man for a very long time, and he is finally at peace. You can’t ask for much more than to die surrounded by loved ones and be mourned by millions of people–even a few non-Republicans.

Blessed Be Ronnie.

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