Gerald Ford Has Died

LakerFanAlways · Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2006 9:43 pm Post subject: Gerald Ford Has Died

Former President(and longest living president) Gerald Ford has passed away.
RIP
http://www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/12/26/ford.dead.ap/index.html

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I am so bummed.

He was #1 on my 2007 Dead Pool list.

Thugnomoe · Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2006 11:50 pm Post subject:

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LakersSpirit · Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2006 1:36 am Post subject:

I guess it's safe, to go onto the golf course again... :roll:

God Bless, Gerald Ford...RIP.

I may not have liked, certain things[leave us not get too political], but, at least,...that's it, the least, turned out to be the best[you figure that one out]

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RJBaca · Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2006 9:26 am Post subject:

remembered for his clumsiness and goofs, President Ford was our most athletic president, with credentials sports fans should awe:

Ford and Michigan Football

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During a 1934 game against the University of Chicago, Ford became the only future U.S. president to tackle a future Heisman Trophy winner when he brought down halfback Jay Berwanger, who won the first Heisman the following year.

That's cool. For perspective, I'd like to see George Bush attempt to tackle Reggie Bush in the open field.

Also, that link that Baca provided made me realize that the only time I found Chevy Chase remotely funny was when he was falling off of ladders in his Ford skits.

Kdawg8 · Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2006 12:08 pm Post subject:

First Bo and now President Ford, another great Michigan Man has passed this year. My condolences to the Ford Family.

20,000 · Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2006 12:47 pm Post subject:

I wonder if he died by falling down the stairs?
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RIP President Ford. Condolances to Betty and the rest of your family.

Politics aside he was a decent and loving man. Politics afront he tried to do the right thing. Not many do better in life.

Alpha · Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2006 1:52 pm Post subject:

^well said Phil.

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i had to post this because it was the first thing i thought of when i heard ford died and because it's insanely funny.

enoy.

Gerald Ford Dead Today
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angel · Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2006 8:48 pm Post subject:

Ford came to the presidency at a troubled time in the history for the nation. It was a kind of no-win situation. He chose to pardon Richard Nixon, which he felt was necessary for the country to move on. That decision likely cost him a shot at another term, but most now believe it was the right move to begin healing. He was a man known for his integrity. It's another big loss for Michigan. My thoughts and prayers for his family and friends who have suffered a great loss.
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JIFISH · Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2006 11:42 pm Post subject:

My fondest memory of Gerald Ford was the first time he went on tv after becoming president and said, "I'm a Ford, not a Lincoln." One of the clevererst lines of self-deprecation ever delivered. I didn't agree with everything he did, but he was definitely a decent guy.
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Lakers_2000 · Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2006 1:52 pm Post subject:

Ford was the President when I was born so I have no first-hand memory of him. From everything I can gather he always maintained his integrity, something that's not easy to do as a Congressman, VP, and President. He won't go down as one of our better Presidents, but it says something about him that he was much better than his predecessor and successor, and he did put Watergate and Vietnam behind us.

angel · Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 1:05 pm Post subject:

President Ford's body has gone to a place near his final resting place in Michigan. Some ask why former Presidents get so much attention. The answer is quite simple, Presidents of the United States affect many lives by their decisions. Funerals and memorials are for the people still alive, who choose to honor the memory of the President. Presidents have an opportunity to touch many lives. It is good that someone who made the right decision with courage, knowing his decision likely cost him a re-election, is honored. It's a good message to do the right thing in any circumstances. The school children, who are noticing all of the TV coverage, know something about this President. Some will aspire to a legacy of greatness, through the example they see. A memorial sends a clear message, unhampered by most partisan politics, because it is in poor taste to bash someone at their funeral. The dead have no means of defending themselves, nor should they have to do so. Their accomplishments can stand on merit alone. The end of physical existence brings with it forgiveness of the past, and an opportunity to honor the positives.
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20,000 · Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2007 1:15 pm Post subject: