The Gipper is gone

America lost one of its greatest leaders on Saturday. Ronald Reagan was, in my humble opinion, the greatest president of the 20th century. He was a man of strong principles and integrity. He brought a spirit of hope and optimism to an America that was mired in hopelessness and self-doubt. By winning the cold war, he freed millions from oppression and tyranny. He stood firm on his beliefs and convictions and did not check the public opinion polls before making a decision. I will always remember hearing him speak in 1988. He was in the Detroit area campaigning for George H.W. Bush, and I went to hear him. He delivered a marvelous speech, which ended with these words: “I want to ask one more thing of the good people in southeast Michigan. Would you win one more for the Gipper?”

We will miss you, Mr. President.