  Ronald Wilson Reagan. 1911 - 2004 I sitting down to eat at a restaurant Saturday evening when I heard that a great man had passed away. Ronald Wilson Reagan was the first president I voted for. My political view of the world developed through the Jimmy Carter years and I was not happy with the where he was leading us.
Ronald Reagan was a breath of fresh air. I distinctly remember Reagan as an exciting person. A person with a message that I personally needed to hear. I did my senior year high school government class project on Reagan's second run for the presidency. I was so proud to be able to do a presidential race. Kids only had a chance to do a presidential race every four years and I was lucky enough to get President Reagan to boot. Those years of his presidency are some of my fondest. High school, and college. Cares and responsibilities at a minimum.
My whole life before me. His outlook matched mine. I thank him for his can do attitude about this country and life in general. I have followed him over the years about like everyone else. I would hear news reports of his health and think fondly of him. I know, I and many more, will always think fondly of him. He was one of our greatest presidents. I will miss him. 
