Tribute to A Great American

President Ronald Wilson Reagan finally went to as he put it, his "Shining City on the Hill" on June 5, 2004 after having suffered with Alzheimer's for over 10 years. He was beloved of his wife, Nancy, as well as the rest of the world. Words cannot express the anguish many of us feel over this great loss and no words could have prepared us for his passing. He lived a wonderful 93 years on this earth and lived them well but only his own words can express the quality of his life.

So instead of me making a feeble attempt to eulogize this great man, let his own words speak those mountains about him. He was a man who gave credit to God and he was a man impassioned by his love for this country and freedom. So let his own words filled with inspiration and even humor help you to realize the impact he made in the world.