Palin on Reagan: He was "America's Lifeguard"
by Sarah Palin as published in USA Today, January 24, 2011
"We were told that we must accept that the era of American greatness was over; but with his optimism and common sense, President Reagan held up a mirror to the American soul to remind us of our exceptionalism."
I had the privilege of coming of age during the era of Ronald Reagan. I like to think of him as America's lifeguard. As a teenager, Ronald Reagan saved 77 lives as a lifeguard on the Rock River, which ran through his hometown of Dixon, Ill. The day he was inaugurated in 1981, a local radio announcer famously declared, "The Rock River flows for you tonight, Mr. President."
The image of the lifeguard seems to represent what Reagan was to America and to the freedom-loving people of the world. He lifted our country up at a time when we were in the depths of economic, cultural and spiritual malaise. We were told that we must accept that the era of American greatness was over; but with his optimism and common sense, President Reagan held up a mirror to the American soul to remind us of our exceptionalism.
Reagan as lifeguard on Rock River in 1926
Reagan showed us that despite a deep recession, there could still be morning in America. He could speak to the economic troubles facing ordinary Americans because he understood what it was like to live through a Great Depression where families scraped to get by. And yet, he saw us recover from our Great Depression, and under his leadership we experienced the greatest peacetime economic boom in our history. He could speak to our fears that our years as a superpower were over, because he understood what it was like to see America at war and really fear that we might lose. And yet, he saw us win two world wars, and under his leadership we won the Cold War without firing a single shot. Reagan's belief in American greatness was rooted in historic fact, not blind optimism. He was a sunny optimist because he knew that our best days are yet to come.
Reagan at Brandenburg Gate, West Germany, 1987
Today, when we hear the worry in the voices of Americans wondering where the jobs will be for our children and grandchildren and wondering if the world will be safe and prosperous in the years to come, we should remember Reagan's faith in our inherent heroism and greatness. When we see people around the globe looking to the White House for leadership, we should remember Reagan's steel spine. He understood America's purpose in this world and what we need to do to secure liberty. As Margaret Thatcher said of him, "He sought to mend America's wounded spirit, to restore the strength of the free world, and to free the slaves of communism." He sought those things and he succeeded.
This year, as we celebrate the centennial of Reagan's birth, let's remember the lifeguard from the Rock River who rescued us with his optimism and common sense. We need more lifeguards like him.
-Sarah Palin
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Author's Note:
Prayer is our spiritual oxygen, and just as oxygen is vital to natural life, so is prayer vital to spiritual life. We need to pray regularly and continually for Governor Sarah Palin and her family as she "lifeguards" to protect our country's future. Her message of American exceptionalism breathes new life --- oxygen --- into our belief that we are the greatest nation on earth. God bless you, Governor Palin.
Governor Palin is "America's Oxygen"
"Pray at all times --- on every occasion, in every season-- in the Spirit with all manner of prayer and entreaty." - Ephesians 6:18
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Happy Birthday, Governor Palin!
Happy Birthday, Governor Palin!
On your special day, be reminded that the timing of God is KNOWING and DOING. Be confident in His plans and purposes for your life and go forward putting them into action. Keep speaking the truth with boldness as you put God and family above anything the world has to offer.
Rejoice! Celebrate! Your destiny is in His hands.
Governor Palin, God bless you and may you have the happiest of birthdays.
Missy Stewart
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April Jones: Palin About People, Not Politics
All involved in the Heroic Media Pro-Life event at First Baptist Houston on Tuesday, October 5th reveled in the moment. Why? Former Alaska Governor and 2008 Republican Vice Presidential Candidate Sarah Palin was on hand speaking about faith, family, and the miracle of life.
Texas State Senator Dan Patrick had the honor of serving as Master of Ceremonies for the evening which included sitting on a discussion panel with the self-proclaimed 'hockey mom' after her heart-touching testimony touching on all things great about America. "She was enjoying the event, speaking from the heart and touching all of us", the Senator said of Palin's almost 40 minute speech in front of a sold out crowd. He also mentioned that, "She spoke from the heart--- no teleprompters".
April Jones of Lake Jackson, Texas was looking forward with great anticipation to seeing the former Alaska Governor in person and recounts the evening:
"The first time that I saw Sarah Palin give her speech at the Republican Convention, I knew that she got it, and understands me along with the rest of us conservatives in America. When I saw that she was coming to Houston for the Heroic Media fundraiser for Pro Life, I wanted to go."
April Jones (right) and friend have a photo op with "Sarah Palin" (Photo courtesy of April Jones)
"Listening to Sarah speak with great compassion from her heart on the sanctity of life was evident to not only me but the rest of the audience. When I was listening at this event, Sarah was not campaigning or trying to convince us of any political agendas, but just simply sharing from her heart and her experiences. She was very informative of certain statistics and information about abortion in America that the oposing side does not want the Americans to know. "
"She is about people, not about politics. After the event was over, I walked away wanting to continue to stand up for what is right and not to give in or give up hope. I walked away a better person."
Governor Sarah Palin speaking from the heart- no teleprompter required
Governor Sarah Palin speaking the truth with boldness at the Heroic Media fundraiser in Houston, TX
Governor Sarah Palin and Texas State Senator Dan Patrick share a few thoughts before the discussion panel gets underway
Texas State Senator Dan Patrick sits on a discussion panel with Governor Sarah Palin
Sarah shares a laugh with a new friend at the October 5th Heroic Media Fundraiser in Houston
The People for Palin thanks great American April Jones for sharing her personal story of hearing Governor Palin speak in person at the Heroic Media event at First Baptist Houston. April and many patriots like her are proud to stand alongside Governor Sarah Palin as she speaks the truth with boldness about faith, family, freedom, and the precious miracle of God-given life.
Photos courtesy of Texas State Senator Dan Patrick, unless otherwise noted.
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