Posted on 06/06/2004 12:32:55 AM PDT by ambrose
Mourning in 'Reagan Country' Presidential library near Simi Valley serves as a lure to many, as does Santa Monica mortuary where the former leader's body is taken.
By Fred Alvarez and Erika Hayasaki, Times Staff Writers
They converged by the hundreds Saturday, first in front of the Reagan's Bel-Air house, then at the presidential library near Simi Valley. By day's end hundreds lined the streets around the Santa Monica mortuary where former President Reagan's body was brought in a flag-draped coffin in what became an impromptu funeral procession.
Some waved flags, other wept. Mothers said they wanted their children to witness a piece of history, others said they wanted to be on hand to pay respects to the 40th president, their former California governor and to some, their hero.
"This is a very important night for all of us," said Joseli Araujo, 44, of Santa Monica, who stood outside the mortuary as helicopters hovered and Los Angeles police and Secret Service agents looked on. "His body will be here; it's an emotional time for me."
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yup... a news flash to the California bashers on this forum...
California is STILL Reagan Country!
California may be a different place now but its comforting to know some things never change.
"California is STILL Reagan Country!"
It sure is!
"California is STILL Reagan Country!"---ambrose
You bet!
California is STILL Reagan Country!
Our two California "fruits and nuts" presidents, Richard Milhouse Nixon and Ronald Wilson Reagan (RIP). The last few times I've been in Fresno I have been continually impressed with the faith Central Californians have in our nation and in freedom. It drives my husband crazy to hear the phrase "Liberal California."
Prayers for the Reagan family today.
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