With the passing of Nancy Reagan at age 94, the obituaries and loving memories are coming from around the globe. The picture above, taken in Palm Springs shows a rainbow above a golf that was one the Reagan’s played. What makes the picture both meaningful and timely was that Nancy Reagan’s Secret Service codename was “Rainbow”. For the record, President Reagan’s codename was “Rawhide”. According to Wikipedia, the other Reagan family members names were as follows:
- Maureen Reagan – Rhyme, Rosebud
- Michael Reagan – Riddler
- Patti Davis – Ribbon
- Ron Reagan – Reliant
- Doria Reagan – Radiant[
The picture is a touching, fitting tribute to Rainbow. While Nancy Reagan was a global force, she was always special to Southern California:
LOS ANGELES (CNS) – The death of Nancy Reagan today, at age 94, has
elicited formal statements of mourning from Californians and other prominent
Americans:
Gov. Jerry Brown: “Nancy Reagan lived a remarkable life and will be
remembered for her strength and grace. On behalf of all Californians, Anne and
I extend our deepest condolences to the Reagan family.”
Stepson and radio talk show host Michael Reagan, of Seattle: “I am
saddened by the passing of my step mother Nancy Reagan. She is once again with
the man she loved. God Bless. Nancy is where she has always wanted to be, with
her Ronnie. Now she is at peace.”
Former journalist Maria Shriver: “Sending love to Nancy Reagan’s
family. She served our country and the state of California with class and moved
the fight against Alzheimer’s into the light. May she rest in peace.
President Bill Clinton and Secretary Hillary Clinton: “Hillary and I
were deeply saddened to learn of Nancy Reagan’s passing. Nancy was an
extraordinary woman: a gracious First Lady, proud mother, and devoted wife to
President Reagan, her Ronnie. Her strength of character was legendary,
particularly when tested by the attempted assassination of the President, and
throughout his battle with Alzheimer’s. She leaves a remarkable legacy of good
that includes her tireless advocacy for Alzheimer’s research and the Foster
Grandparent Program. We join all Americans in extending our prayers and
condolences to her beloved children and her entire family during this difficult
time.”
U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer, a Democrat from the Coachella Valley: “My
deepest condolences go to the Reagan family on the passing of Nancy Reagan. She
set an example as a First Lady who truly stood on her own as a force. She made
a lasting contribution to the fight against Alzheimer’s and her support of the
Brady bill made the difference.”
Tricia Cox Nixon and Julie Nixon Eisenhower, daughters of former
President Richard M. Nixon: “We are very saddened to hear of the passing of
Mrs. Nancy Reagan. Her love for her husband and our nation endeared her to
people of all walks of life, while her crusade against drugs and dedication to
bettering the lives of young people everywhere changed millions of lives. She
was a constant source of support and strength for our parents and our family,
and we remain grateful to her and President Reagan for their decades of
friendship. We are comforted by the fact that Ron and Nancy are together
again.”
The minority leader of the California Senate, Sen. Jean Fuller, from
Bakersfield: “Today, the United States of America lost a true leader who was
committed to her husband and her country. Former First Lady Nancy Reagan was a
beacon of support and leadership for California’s former Governor and America’s
40th President, Ronald Reagan. I have profound admiration for Mrs. Reagan. We
should never forget her legacy. My thoughts and prayers are with her family
today.
Rep. Darrell Issa, a Republican congressman from northern San Diego
County: “To meet Nancy Reagan was to witness her quiet dignity and personal
resolve. To know her was to marvel at her tireless dedication and boundless
love for her husband. There was no bigger champion of the man nor any fiercer
protector of his memory than Nancy Reagan. They say great men are nothing more
than the ones who helped them get there. With Nancy, there’s no question that
her unyielding devotion helped her husband achieve all that he did. I am
honored to have had her friendship and she will truly be missed.”
Los Angeles County Supervisor Mike Antonovich: “Nancy Reagan was a
friend and role model who served her country as First Lady with grace and
dignity. She was a vital partner when Ronald Reagan was Governor and later
President. She always supported him without reservation as he lead our state
and nation. She will be missed.”
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