I just found out that Ronald Reagan has died. It’s a sad thing, what he and his family went through. It’s a shock to hear of his death.

I remember when he won the election. I had voted for the first time – for John Anderson, independent. I had done some volunteering for the Anderson campaign, mostly stuffing envelopes. Although the student body at my college was somewhat conservative, there were still signs of a small backlash. In particular, a banner lamenting the election of “Ray-Gun.”

That’s what came to mind when I read the news. Politics aside, I respect the way he handled his Alzheimer’s. My heart goes out to Nancy.