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Old 12-26-2006, 11:51 PM   #1
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Gerald Ford Dead at 93

They just broke in to programming to announce Gerald Ford died today at the age of 93.
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Old 12-27-2006, 12:02 AM   #2
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Re: Gerald Ford died at the age of 93

The first of many stories to hit the press....

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Former President Ford Dies

Former First Lady Betty Ford Says President Gerald Ford Has Died

LOS ANGELES Dec 26, 2006 (AP)— Gerald R. Ford, who picked up the pieces of Richard Nixon's scandal-shattered White House as the 38th and only unelected president in America's history, has died, his wife said. He was 93.
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Old 12-27-2006, 12:03 AM   #3
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Sad! regardless of politics, Gerald Ford was a fine human being. He'll be missed.
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Old 12-27-2006, 12:06 AM   #4
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Re: Gerald Ford died at the age of 93

He was a steady hand the country needed at an important time. He'll be missed.
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Old 12-27-2006, 12:14 AM   #5
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Re: Gerald Ford died at the age of 93

Hail! to the victors valiant
Hail! to the conqu'ring heroes
Hail! Hail! to Michigan
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Hail! to the victors valiant
Hail! to the conqu'ring heroes
Hail! Hail! to Michigan,
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RIP Gerry.
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Old 12-27-2006, 12:27 AM   #6
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Re: Gerald Ford died at the age of 93

R.I.P. Mr. President
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Old 12-27-2006, 12:57 AM   #7
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This saturday night live clip has come to my mind every time I have heard the name Gerald Ford the last 10 years. He will be missed.
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Old 12-27-2006, 01:09 AM   #8
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Old 12-27-2006, 07:03 AM   #9
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Rest in peace. Ford always seemed to me to be a decent and extraordinarily sane man.
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Old 12-27-2006, 07:26 AM   #10
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Re: Gerald Ford Dead at 93

Gerald Ford is one of those guys who I've always had a quiet respect for.
He is the first President I vaguely remember taking office - though I do remember Nixon's last chopper ride, though I was only six at the time.
I do very vivedly remember his last walk down Penn. Avenue. He actually seemed rather relieved that day.
May he rest in peace.
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Old 12-27-2006, 08:00 AM   #11
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RIP, Mr. President.
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Old 12-27-2006, 09:47 AM   #12
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He did pretty good considering the hand he was dealt.

Mr. President, RIP
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Old 12-27-2006, 09:53 AM   #13
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A great, great man. He will be missed.

Rest In Peace, Mr. President.
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Old 12-27-2006, 01:28 PM   #14
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Wonderful man. RIP Gerald!
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Old 12-27-2006, 11:14 PM   #15
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All those years in Washington as a congressmen and then in the White House and not one scandal, not one. We need more Gerald Fords.
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