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December 27, 2006
Thanks, Gerry
He was the right man at the time, and held things together when we needed it.
Gerald R. Ford, who picked up the pieces of Richard Nixon's scandal- shattered White House as the 38th president and the only one never elected to nationwide office, has died. He was 93. "My family joins me in sharing the difficult news that Gerald Ford, our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather has passed away at 93 years of age," former first lady Betty Ford said in a brief statement issued from her husband's office in Rancho Mirage. "His life was filled with love of God, his family and his country."
Rest In Peace.
Posted by Mr. Bingley at December 27, 2006 06:54 AM
Comments
Just a nice, decent man.
And that's quite a complement in this day and age.
Posted by: tree hugging sister at December 27, 2006 10:51 AM
The first president I can really remember (I knew Nixon's name, but not much about him). I always expected so much decency from his successors. Man, was I disappointed.
Posted by: Mike Rentner at December 27, 2006 12:01 PM
I always knew that President Ford was never given the credit he deserved and it ticked me off. The last selfless politician and a damn good one!
Posted by: getalifeagain at December 28, 2006 01:46 AM