Ronald Reagan Passes Away

Virtually every news source on the planet is reporting that Ronald Reagan, 40th president of the United States and trigger of the modern conservative movement is dead at 93. After suffering for many years with Alzheimer's Disease destroying his mind, the body has finally given out as well. It appears to have come on suddenly, as family was rushed home today and as early as this morning his doctors were indicating the former president might still have a few weeks to go. CNN is reporting however that his children and beloved wife were at his bedside when he passed away.



The president was cheerful and optimistic to the end, as indicated in his farewell speech including the immortal words, "When the Lord calls me home, whenever that day may be, I will leave with the greatest love for this country of ours and eternal optimism for its future. I now begin the journey that will lead me into the sunset of my life. I know that for America there will always be a bright dawn ahead." The president - no matter what you think of his politics - was always a man of tender caring in person. May we now be in prayer for the emotions for his family. It is no easier to lose a father and husband for the fact that he was also famous or a great man. There will be moments of relief, as his suffering is over, but also long times of grief. May our prayers be with each and every one of them.