I'm sure other, much more politically-minded, and intelligent bloggers will write some great posts on the Reagan legacy. I'll leave that to them.

My grandfather taught me a little about Reagan. At the time though, I was too young to really care. My grandfather worked on Reagan's national campaigns, and Reagan appointed my grandfather Commissioner of the International Joint Commission, a treaty organization tasked with resolving and preventing problems between the United States and Canada.

My grandfather had nothing but praise for Ronald Reagan--especially as a person. To me, that's what matters most.

Rest in peace, Mr. President.

Below is my favorite pic of Ronald Reagan. My grandfather had this picture up in his home, with a nice note from Reagan handwritten below. It now hangs in my dad's office at home.

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Posted by Lawren at June 5, 2004 04:34 PM

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I'll agree. That is one great picture.

Says: rachel at June 5, 2004 08:05 PM

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What a huge loss. I loved Ronnie!!!!

Says: Lori at June 5, 2004 11:57 PM

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i attended a meeting of the Joint Commission in Toronto in 1989. Well, my fiancée did, she just brought me along for, um, entertainment. it was fun none the less.

Says: rammer at June 9, 2004 12:33 AM

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