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To: Lazarus_Long who wrote (22943)	2/7/2002 12:04:04 AM
From: calgal	Respond to of 59480

Ronald Reagan: An American Hero February 1, 2002 SETH WEATHERS, Guest Columnist On February 6th this year, President Ronald Wilson Reagan will turn ninety-one years old. Let's take a look at the impact that President Reagan had on all of us… Ronald Reagan was an incredible charmer. It seemed that everyone that he meet was an instant friend, no matter what his or her political association was. Reagan had a way of reaching out to people making them feel needed, and that they too played a role in shaping America. He knew that the American people were what make America great. He communicated with people in a way that made you feel that every speech was spoken directly to you. He had a way of just being one of us. He was never too good for anyone. He was just as content talking with the chauffeur, as he was with some foreign dignitary. He seemed to always bring out the best in someone… From the poor to the Soviets. Ronald Reagan Born February 6, 1911 Reagan had faith in the American people, as he said, “My optimism comes not just from my strong faith in God, but from my strong and enduring faith in man.” Reagan brought patriotism back to America; he always believed that the best days were yet to come. He always saw America as “That shinning city upon a hill.” Reagan's undying optimism was a constant encouragement to the American people. He made us all feel proud to be called an American citizen! Something that had been lost during the 1970's. Reagan also had a very strong faith in God. After his assassination attempt he stated in his diary, “Whatever happens now, I owe my life to God and will try to serve him in every way I can.” He believed very much in prayer. He believed that God was the foundation of America. He said in a speech before the annual convention of the National Association of Evangelicals that, “Freedom prospers when religion is vibrant and the rule of law under God is acknowledged.” We can't write an accurate summary of President Reagan without mentioning his sense of humor. He was always quick to make a humorous statement. Even in a time of distress he could always make a quick joke and relax everyone around him. Such was his emergency visit to the hospital after he was shot during his assassination attempt; when Nancy first came into the room he calmly said, “Honey, I forgot to duck.” During the campaign and throughout his presidency the press often made an issue about Reagan's old age. But Reagan just turned the whole matter into a humorous one. He said during a debate with Walter Mondale, “I will not make age an issue of this campaign. I am not going to exploit for political purposes my opponents youth and inexperience.” That ended much of the criticism. Now, as President Reagan goes through the journey that will lead him into the sunset of his life let us awaken that bright dawn ahead. Let us live with an undying optimism, never giving up, always looking ahead… to the brightest days in America. We will all cherish the warm memories that Ronald Reagan has left us and his incredible legacy that we have inherited. We will continue to live The American Dream. “The American Dream isn't one of making government bigger, it's keeping faith with the mighty spirit of free people under God.” – Ronald Reagan Write to Seth at Seth@TheReaganLegacy.com Seth Weathers is the editor and designer of TheReaganLegacy.com website established to promote the lasting legacy of President Ronald Reagan. Seth also runs the WeathersDesign.com web design agency which specializes in Republican political and campaign websites. He resides in Alpharetta, Georgia. © 2002 RightTurns.com All Rights Reserved rightturns.com