It needs pictures though.
Oh say do you recall his shining city on the hill Though strained and scarred by wickedness, that city stands here still A proud and grateful people watched his strength illuminate her That beautiful, bright city of the Great Communicator
A president, a statesman, and a leader for all time But more than these, a friend to truth, to faith and things sublime One who's will could not be shaken by his grim detractors One among so few of liberty's great benefactors
And can you hear the words that made so many spirits soar They echo through the corridors of history and yore It's morning in America, new hope for one and all We'll live the creed of peace through strength; we can tear down that wall
A warrior for freedom, his bold vision cast a glow That ever since has lit the path along which good men go And though the years have fled, and to a better place he's gone The memory of his honor and his courage still lives on
Oh say now can you see that shining city on the hill To those who haven't seen it yet, I pray someday you will For never in this world before has one so greatly flourished Nor ever have a people had their dreams as fully nourished
So many leaders over time have lived and passed away Yet few have left a legacy as grand as his today A champion to common folk, uncommon for his station Ronald Wilson Reagan died a hero to our nation
Edward L. Daley is the owner of the Daley Times-Post http://www.times-post.com
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This passage made me a wee bit misty. Thanks for posting this.
After four years of Jimmah Cahtuh's lame attempt to be commander-in-chief, in which he failed miserably, President Reagan was a breath of fresh air. You could see it in the eyes of the soldiers. Even during the disastrous Carter years we had been proud to wear the uniform. Now we wore the uniform with a special pride. Thank you, President Reagan!
I miss President Reagan. It is extraordinary to find a leader who brings out the best in people just by virtue of his presence.
His guidance would surely be welcome in our troubled times.
Regards, Ivan
tearful ping (not exactly a generation topic, but it's Ronald Reagan and we're Generation Reagan).
If my husand and I are blessed with a child and that child is a girl we're going to name her Reagan.
How perfect. Thank you. I so want to somehow see your work of tribute framed and hanging in the Ronald Reagan museum at Eureka College. If you ever have a chance to visit there, it is a simple elegant historical place.
President Ronald Reagan. The greatest President in my lifetime. Will America ever get another President Reagan?