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Ronald Reagan, dead at 93...

Postby flyboy 28 » Sat Jun 05, 2004 4:14 pm

This just in, former president Ronald Reagan died today, June 5, 2004... He was 93... More info when I get it...


Sorry, I just saw Gearhead made a thread about this before me... :-[

Former President Ronald Reagan died Saturday, and his nation mourned.

Immediate details were scarce, but he apparently succumbed to complications from Alzheimer's disease, the brain malady that long afflicted him but could not dim his sunny disposition or the affection he generated and harvested.

Reagan was 93. He was widely beloved and he was sometimes bewildering and he was greatly respected, even by his rivals. He was, many said, the grandfather of his country. He lived longer than any other U.S. president.

Doctors said Reagan died at his home in the Bel-Air area of Los Angeles, according to reports. Nancy, his wife of 52 years, was believed to be at his side.

In January 2001, 13 years after leaving the White House, Reagan was briefly hospitalized for a broken hip. During the first four days of his hospitalization, his family received more than 8,500 e-mail messages, another indication of his enduring popularity.
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Re: Ronald Reagan, dead at 93...

Postby Iroquois » Sat Jun 05, 2004 4:21 pm

Very sad. I wrote one of the essays for my Amercan History exam on him. Quite a facinating person, even before he was president.
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Re: Ronald Reagan, dead at 93...

Postby Stormtropper » Sat Jun 05, 2004 4:44 pm

Just watched that on CNN. Its not unexpected, hes getting old and he have lots of health problems, none the less its still very sad. Regan was a brave and intresting man. Took a bullet with a smile.
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Re: Ronald Reagan, dead at 93...

Postby Pinchaser... » Sat Jun 05, 2004 4:53 pm

he was a very funny man. i remember how he got in hot water for joking around how the US would commence bombings on the Soviet Union in five minutes. :)
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Re: Ronald Reagan, dead at 93...

Postby Wing Nut » Sat Jun 05, 2004 5:08 pm

:( bye, bye Ronny...   :(
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Re: Ronald Reagan, dead at 93...

Postby Blackbird971 » Sat Jun 05, 2004 5:24 pm

Today is a dark day in U.S history. :'( :'( :'( :'(

Here is what we have over at FS9.org from MSNBC.com:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3638299/
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Re: Ronald Reagan, dead at 93...

Postby Nexus » Sat Jun 05, 2004 5:29 pm

I'll miss the person Ronald Reagan, not the politician...he didn't really do a too good of a job.

RIP  :(
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Re: Ronald Reagan, dead at 93...

Postby tsunami_KNUW » Sat Jun 05, 2004 5:50 pm

How sad...This is the first time I've heard of it. Seems so sudden  :'(
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Re: Ronald Reagan, dead at 93...

Postby Blackbird971 » Sat Jun 05, 2004 6:27 pm

[quote]How sad...This is the first time I've heard of it. Seems so sudden
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Re: Ronald Reagan, dead at 93...

Postby chomp_rock » Sat Jun 05, 2004 7:13 pm

How sad  :(
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Re: Ronald Reagan, dead at 93...

Postby SideWinder9 » Sat Jun 05, 2004 8:14 pm

:( :( :( :( :(
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Re: Ronald Reagan, dead at 93...

Postby SilverFox441 » Sat Jun 05, 2004 11:31 pm

A great man and a great loss. The world owes him so much.

My condolences to all citizens of the US. :(
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Re: Ronald Reagan, dead at 93...

Postby Fozzer » Sun Jun 06, 2004 1:25 am

For those wishing to read his biography, look here...>>

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/ar ... 4Jun5.html

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Re: Ronald Reagan, dead at 93...

Postby ozzy72 » Sun Jun 06, 2004 2:25 am

Another bit of history passes, but if we consider the facts about his health it was probably a blessed relief for him.
Ninety-three is an incredible age, doesn't this make him the oldest ex-president ever?

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Re: Ronald Reagan, dead at 93...

Postby ATI_7500 » Sun Jun 06, 2004 5:00 am

Bye,"Ronnie Raygun"...
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