The Vice President gave the final remarks at the state funeral ceremonies of Ronald Reagan in the Capitol Rotunda Wednesday evening . The closing words are below. The full text of his poignant eulogy is here.
Fellow Americans, here lies a graceful and a gallant man.
Nancy, none of us can take away the sadness you are feeling. I hope it is a comfort to know how much he means to us and how much you mean to us as well.
We honor your grace, your own courage and, above all, the great love that you gave to your husband.
When these days of ceremony are completed, the nation returns him to you for the final journey to the West.
And when he is laid to rest under the Pacific sky, we will be thinking of you as we commend to the Almighty the soul of his faithful servant, Ronald Wilson Reagan.
Wednesday, June 09, 2004
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