LIBRARY MARKS 1ST ANNIVERSARY OF REAGAN'S DEATH.Byline: Angie Valencia-Martinez and Eric Leach Staff Writer SIMI VALLEY Simi Valley (sē`mē, sĭm`ē), city (1990 pop. 100,217), Ventura co., SW Calif. in an oil, fruit, and farm region; laid out 1887, inc. 1969. - Linda Sturges bowed her head and offered a moment's silence for Ronald Wilson Sir Ronald Wilson AC KBE CMG QC ( 23 August, 1922- 15 July, 2005) was a distinguished Australian lawyer, judge and social activist serving on the High Court of Australia between 1979 and 1989 and as the President of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission between 1990 Reagan at his grave at the Presidential Library and Museum on Saturday. Last year, the 60-year-old Canoga Park resident was among thousands of mourners who waited hours to see the president's flag-draped casket at the museum. But, unfortunately, she never got to see it. ``I thought so much of Ronald Reagan,'' the former elementary school elementary school: see school. teacher said Saturday. ``He was a really caring, honest man who loved his country ... perhaps more than others. He was a good example of how important it is to get along.'' The Gipper, who died at age 93 exactly one year ago this weekend, ``leaves a map of how to do it,'' she said. Sturges is not alone in her mourning this weekend as millions of people across the country remember Reagan for his integrity, patriotism and love of country and family. Amal Sinha, a Simi Valley resident, admired America's 40th president because he was down to earth. ``He represented the common people,'' he said. ``His greatest achievement was freedom for all people. He was a common person that rose to presidency and leader of the free world The "Leader of the Free World" is a title used sometimes to describe the President of the United States, though the title is debated by those who consider themselves to be part of the "Free World", but not under the leadership of the United States. .'' Standing in front of Reagan's grave, Carol Brockhouse of Newport Beach Newport Beach, residential and resort city (1990 pop. 66,643), Orange co., S Calif., on Newport Bay and the Pacific Ocean; inc. 1906. It is a popular seaside resort and yachting center. Manufactures include electrical and medical equipment, computers, boats, and adhesives. said Reagan's death leaves a void. ``He singlehandedly did the most to spread freedom and what it stood for,'' she said, sobbing. ``He had a good soul. He will be remembered for his love of life.'' To mark the first anniversary of Reagan's death, the Simi Valley library today will offer special activities and a public ceremony near the former president's grave. The library will hand out small American flags to visitors, who will be invited to place them during the ceremony along the library's replica of the White House South Lawn, which adjoins the Reagan memorial site. A portion of the ``Mourning in America'' DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. , which covered the weeklong funeral ceremonies for Reagan a year ago, will be playing inside the museum. In preparation, an oak tree was planted Thursday on the hill facing the Pacific Ocean. ``The library wanted to commemorate the one-year anniversary of President Reagan's passing by planting a California oak tree - President Reagan's favorite - by the memorial site,'' said Melissa Giller, the library's director of communications Director of Communications is a position in the private and public sectors. The Director of Communications is responsible for managing and directing an organization's internal and external communications. . ``It's a symbol of the president's life with hope and growth and optimism.'' Last year, after the death of Reagan - who had suffered from Alzheimer's disease Alzheimer's disease (ăls`hī'mərz, ôls–), degenerative disease of nerve cells in the cerebral cortex that leads to atrophy of the brain and senile dementia. for years - flags flew at half-staff and church bells pealed across America. In the days afterward af·ter·ward also af·ter·wards adv. At a later time; subsequently. Adv. 1. afterward - happening at a time subsequent to a reference time; "he apologized subsequently"; "he's going to the store but he'll be back here , about 106,000 mourners viewed Reagan's coffin at the library in Simi Valley. Afterward, it was flown to Washington, D.C., for his funeral June 11, then back to Simi Valley for burial that evening. The outpouring of affection and respect for Reagan has continued through the year at the library, which daily draws dozens of visitors to the grave and exhibits highlighting his life and achievements. Attendance is expected to jump again later this year when the Air Force One Pavilion opens, giving visitors a close-up look at the Boeing 707 used by Presidents Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, Clinton and the two Bushes before it was retired in 2004. ``When he died, the museum gained a majesty,'' said Thousand Oaks Thousand Oaks, residential city (1990 pop. 104,352), Ventura co., S Calif., in a farm area; inc. 1964. Avocados, citrus, vegetables, strawberries, and nursery products are grown. resident Maria Grago. ``It's bigger than life. ``I remember him every day because I'm in ... what he helped create. He had a winning way. He lived a long life. He lived a rich life, and he gave his life for others.'' Angie Valencia-Martinez, (805) 583-7604 angie.valencia(at)dailynews.com IF YOU GO: The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Center for Public Affairs and Museum, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley, will hold a special ceremony today to mark the first anniversary of the former president's death. The ceremony, near the grave site, begins at 12:45 p.m. and concludes at 1:05 p.m. For more information, www.reaganlibrary.net. CAPTION(S): 2 photos Photo: (1 -- 2; 2 -- ran in Simi SIMI Sea Ice Mechanics Initiative SIMI Search for Intelligent Monkeys on the Internet SIMI Students Islamic Movement in India SIMI Society of Irish Motor Industry SIMI Smallholder Irrigation Markets Initiative edition only) Visitors, above, snap a photo of the grave of former President Ronald Reagan Saturday, during the weekend marking the first anniversary of his death, at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley. Others, right, photograph the statue of Reagan at the entrance. Joe Binoya/Special to the Daily News Box: IF YOU GO (see text) |
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