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| USS Reagan Nears California Home Port | |
| 2004-07-23 | |
| ABOARD THE USS RONALD REAGAN (AP) - The 1,092-foot nuclear aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan steamed toward its San Diego Bay homeport for the first time Friday, with the late president's son on board. Nancy Reagan was to make her first public appearance since her husband's death last month when she participates in Friday morning's home-porting celebration at Coronado in San Diego Bay. A helicopter was to take her out to the carrier shortly before it arrives. More than 10,000 people are expected dockside for the ship's arrival. The late president's son Michael Reagan was flown to the aircraft carrier Thursday morning as it steamed hundreds of miles offshore. Celebrities such as actor Tom Selleck and members of the news media also were brought aboard. "It's really such a pleasure to be here," Michael Reagan told a gathering of crew members. Nancy Reagan christened the partially completed ship in 2001, breaking a bottle of American sparkling wine against its bow. She was on hand in Norfolk, Va., again last year when it was commissioned, telling the crew to "bring her to life." Capt. Andres "Drew" Brugal, the executive officer, said hosting Mrs. Reagan aboard the ship will be a thrill. "Obviously it's kind of a sad time right now, so close to the president's death. She's the sponsor of the ship and we're very happy to see her. Her only request was she wanted to see the sailors and see the Ronald Reagan Room," he said. The room is a museum featuring wardrobe from Reagan's movies, posters and a video presentation. "It was probably most fitting and most appropriate that at the time of his passing, a carrier strike group named in his honor was in fact conducting the very same kind of operations that he espoused through his presidency - peace through strength," said Rear Adm. Robert Moeller, who commands the carrier strike group named for Reagan. As a nod to Reagan's Hollywood days, the ship has a celebrity walk of fame with such names as Alfred Hitchcock and Spencer Tracy on the mess deck.
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| Posted by:Steve |
| #12 Well, Sir Fizzle, you sound like Sandy Bergler on that "proof" thing. We're not trying Osama in Los Angeles Criminal Court like OJ--it's a world war and they started it! (We have enough proof of whose responsible). As for the USS Reagan coming into San Diego, what a wonderful site and so super to see Lady Nancy have a nice reason to leave the house after the funeral. God bless this carrier and all who sail in her! The Reagan churning into view will be a fearful sight to our enemies. |
| Posted by: GreatestJeneration 2004-07-23 7:20:12 PM |
| #11 Faisal - those wanting PROOOOOF are the meatheads at the lower end of the intelligence bell curve like yourself. Irrelevant losers. |
| Posted by: Bulldog 2004-07-23 6:59:39 PM |
| #10 Im love an honest troll hater! Get the Yids! |
| Posted by: Half 2004-07-23 6:46:59 PM |
| #9 I'm not anti-semitic Sarge. Just anti-Jew. There is no such thing as anti-semite. Well, browse the net and see what other americans have to say about 9/11.....alot don't 'buy' the official version. So don't pin it down on Arabs/Muslims. I'm not saying that they didn't do it. I'm not saying that they did. Got to have PROOOOOF my man!.... |
| Posted by: Faisal (Sir Fizzle of Arabia) 2004-07-23 6:40:41 PM |
| #8 That's what I love about the LLL Anti-Semites. They always go for that old reliable USS Liberty incident. Yes the Israelis attacked our vessel and killed Americans in the process. They apoligized for the attack and made resitution to the families. The differnce is that the Joooooossss really are sorry about the incident and the Islmofacisits could care less who they kill and are never sorry (except when they are caught or die). Ever hear an Arab/Muslim leader apoligize for 9/11? Now there you made me tarnish this rant that should be dedicated to a Great President and man. Sorry Ronnie but you know what @$$holes these LLL can be. |
| Posted by: Cyber Sarge (VRWC CA Chapter) 2004-07-23 6:15:25 PM |
| #7 Hmm... hey anyone remember another vessel called USS liberty .. the one the JOOooooos sank?. check out ussliberty.org ... imagine... an anti zionist website made by Americans ... way cool man... |
| Posted by: Faisal (Sir Fizzle of Arabia) 2004-07-23 5:47:17 PM |
| #6 Personally, I think the Iranians should name a vessel for Jimmy Carter. He did so much for them. |
| Posted by: ed 2004-07-23 4:52:31 PM |
| #5 Actually, one of the Navy's Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicles would be a better choice. |
| Posted by: Eric Jablow 2004-07-23 4:36:01 PM |
| #4 Can think of a better namesake for Ronnie. God speed. |
| Posted by: Cyber Sarge (VRWC CA Chapter) 2004-07-23 4:30:33 PM |
| #3 I assume the nickname is the Gipper? TR = the Big Stick still my favorite name. Thanks goodness there's no FDR or it would be called the Let's Schmooze. Put me down for changing the Jimmuah Caatuh's name. |
| Posted by: Shipman 2004-07-23 3:37:23 PM |
| #2 Btw, found some pictures from Reagan's '28 high school yearbook from Dixon, IL. |
| Posted by: Dar 2004-07-23 11:23:59 AM |
| #1 LOL--Sounds I suppose the mess is a seaborne version of Planet Hollywood, too! I hope Ronnie is looking down on his namesake and smiling. I couldn't imagine a finer tribute to the man. |
| Posted by: Dar 2004-07-23 10:15:13 AM |