Posted by Ron Banks on February 12, 2008 at 3:42pm
President Reagan had a true affinity for the uniform services, and when he ran he said he would improve our quality of life, instill pride back in us. Particularly for the Navy his 600 ship Navy was a real boon. He respected us and we respected or even idolized him.On a personal note his pay raise made a real difference in my retirement.pay.I believed in him, more than any President. I am have Master's in History and a BA in Political Science, and Social Studies and have taught these subjects and I always come away with a sense of real awe for President Regan , and I am amazed how popular he his today. Reminds me of the love people held for Andrew Jackson, People voted for him 15 years after he died.President Regan returned pride to all the Armed Forces, we still speak fondly of him to this day. I also respected him, because I am a strong family man, for the love he held for his wife, almost a fairy tale and it was genuine.I believe is will be remembered as a great President and one that made a difference. He will be remembered as a great American.Ron Banks MMCM(SS), USN(Ret)
I agree, Ron. And I think the current group of Republicans are really doing Reagan a disservice by trying to compare themselves to him. No one even comes close!
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