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...family's sunset burial service put things into perspective for me. When Reagan's children got up to speak, they didn't talk about Reagan the President or Reagan the politician but about Reagan the husband, the father and the grandfather. Watching Nancy Reagan receive the flag from the coffin and break down crying, and then seeing her children console her, reminded me that she was mourning the loss not of a President, Governor or actor but of her husband of more than 50 years. I hope we don't lose sight of the fact that despite any objections...
...family's sunset burial service put things into perspective for me. When Reagan's children got up to speak, they didn't talk about Reagan the President or Reagan the politician but about Reagan the husband, the father and the grandfather. Watching Nancy Reagan receive the flag from the coffin and break down crying, and then seeing her children console her, reminded me that she was mourning the loss not of a President, Governor or actor but of her husband of more than 50 years. I hope we don't lose sight of the fact that, despite any objections...
...labels, Republican or Democrat. On the occasion of Reagan's death, it was refreshing to witness the divisive labels dropped for a common descriptor: American. As a Canadian, I was moved by the displays of Americans' patriotism?men and women placing hands over hearts as the coffin passed by and the frequent singing of national songs. Days later, I found myself still humming God Bless America. Kathleen Graves Calgary, Canada...
...labels, Republican or Democrat. On the occasion of Reagan's death, it was refreshing to witness the divisive labels dropped for a common descriptor: American. As a Canadian, I was moved by the displays of Americans' patriotism--men and women placing hands over hearts as the coffin passed by and the frequent singing of national songs. Days later, I found myself still humming God Bless America. KATHLEEN GRAVES Calgary, Alta...
...Estimated number of people per hour who filed past former President Ronald Reagan's coffin in Washington last week...