5 June 2012
My family and I would like the world to know that President Ronald Reagan has passed away after 10 years of Alzheimer’s disease at 93 years of age. We appreciate everyone’s prayers.
~Nancy Reagan
5 June 2004
At the last moment, when his breathing told us this was it, he opened his eyes and looked straight at my mother. Eyes that hadn’t opened for days did, and they weren’t chalky or vague. They were clear and blue and full of love. If a death can be lovely, his was.
To Ronnie, Well done, thou goodand faithful servant.
~Margaret Thatcher
in the Blair House condolence book
Sgt. Jared Keyworth guides a riderless horse, "Sergeant York", down Constitution Ave. on 9 June 2004 during the funeral procession for President Reagan. The reversed boots in the stirrups are Reagan's own. Photo: Ssgt. Shame Cuomo, USAF. Click on the image to enlarge.
