Weeklong Memorial for the Great Communicator Across Nation
Ronald Reagan, 40th U S president, died at 93 after a decade with Alzheimer's. A week of public mourning began June 7 with plans for a National Day of Mourning. Tributes from Bush and Thatcher marked his life. his presidency followed a career as actor and governor of California.
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George W. Bush
France
Margaret Thatcher
U.S
Ronald Wilson Reagan
Los Angles
Nancy Reagan
Patti Davis
Ronald Prescott Reagan
Micha
Reagan
Floresville Opens Old Town Hike and Bike Trail Dedication
Col. Jesse M. Perez and local officials welcomed guests at the Floresville depot for the dedication of the abandoned San Antonio Aransas Pass Railroad corridor as a 4.2 mile hike and bike trail. The event highlighted renovation plans and featured Wilson Memorial Hospital, Floresville Volunteer Fire Department, Wilson County EMS, the San Antonio River Authority, and sponsors HEB and Randolph Brooks FCU.
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Floresville Old Town
Jesse M. Perez
FEDC
San Antonio Aransas Pass
Trail Street
First Street
Floresville
Col. Perez
Raymond Ramirez
Wilson Memorial Hospital
Volunteer Fire Department
Wilson County Volunteer Ems
San Antonio River Authority
HEB and
Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union
Depot
Memorial Day Honorees for World War II Veterans and Heroes
Memorial Day program honors World War II veterans and other heroes at the Texas State Veterans Home with remarks by Major General Schmick III and local officials. Taps, wreath laying, and benediction followed the posting of colors and national songs. President Bush and VA Secretary Principi praised veterans and noted living numbers and sacrifices.
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Otto J. Hierholzer
Cmdr
American Legion Post 38
Frank M
Jim Whitis
Texas State Veterans Home
Wilson County
Marvin Quinney
Jesse Perez
E.O.D.C
USAF
Charles A. Schmick III
Brackeen
Dugs
Bob Green
Washington, D.C
United States
George W. Bush
Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Anthony J. Principi
Department of Veterans Affairs
Bush
Perry declares Day of Mourning for Reagan in Texas
Governor Rick Perry proclaims Friday June 11 a day of mourning for Ronald Reagan and orders state buildings to fly flags at half staff for 30 days. Texans are urged to observe ceremonies and observe closings with skeleton crews as officials honor the late president.
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Aiid
Patricia Ann
Ronald Reagan
Hollywood
Screen Actors Guild
Reagan
Texas
United Nations
George Bush
Jimmy Carter
Ronald W. Reagan
United States
Rick Perry
Austin
Perry
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Nelle and
John Reagan
Tampico
Illinois
Dixon
Eureka College
Jane Wyman
Maureen
Michael
Nancy Davis
California
Momic
Col
Frank Tejada State Veterans Home
Charles A Schmick III
Modesto Flores
Schmick
America
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