A DAY TO REMEMBER

February 6 is the day I wish my daughter, Liz, a happy birthday. HAPPY 30th BIRTHDAY LIZ! Liz is a pastor's wife and lives in Upstate New York with her husband, Matthew, and their 3 little ones.
This day is also the day to remember a great American (sorry, I don't mean you Sean, even though you may be a great American). Today many in our nation reflect on the life and times of Ron Reagan, truly a great American. In a way I believe that with the passing of Ron Reagan there was another passing. The passing of the "Old America". The Old America where patriotism was held in high respect, when you got chills up your spine watching a military band pass by. A day when the taps being played at a Memorial Day event brought tears to your eyes. A day when it was the right thing to do give honor to the Word of God, the Bible and God Himself, in government and in public. A day when the words "terrorism, suicide bombings and Muslim extremists" had reference to other places in the world, but not here in America. A day when men (and women) didn't so readily sacrifice their principles and scruples in order to amass wealth, privilege and power. A day when we as Americans defended our freedoms without being apologetic that we were not giving someone who hurt our Country their "rights".
Mr. Reagan, I for one wish you were still our President. In my opinion you truly brought dignity and respect to the office of President and as a result the people respected and loved you. This in contrast to what I call the "New America", which subject I will elucidate on in my nest posting.