JensenPark Posted June 20, 2010 Report Share Posted June 20, 2010 I just finished a great book: "The President, the Pope and the Prime Minister" and just realized we missed the anniversary of President Reagan's death June 5. The following is the telegram that Pope John Paul sent Nancy, six years back. A fine eulogy that I thought I'd share. Having learned with sadness of the death of President Reagan, I offer you and your family my heartfelt condolences and the assurance of my prayers for his eternal rest. I recall with deep gratitude the late president's unwavering commitment to the service of the nation and to the cause of freedom as well as his abiding faith in the human and spiritual values which ensure a future of solidarity, justice and peace in our world. Together with your family and the American people I commend his noble soul to the merciful love of God our Heavenly Father and cordially invoke upon all who mourn his passing the divine blessings of consolation, strength and peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_O_A_D Posted June 21, 2010 Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DD_Arthur Posted June 21, 2010 Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 Cometh the hour, cometh the man; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snacko Posted June 21, 2010 Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 A great man indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jediteo Posted June 21, 2010 Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 Was going through his rhetoric the other day, they do not make speeches like that anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadAim Posted June 21, 2010 Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 Memories of a better time. When there was true hope in this world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensenPark Posted June 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 Yeah, this speech and his Pointe du Hoc speech are my favourites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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