He was a good man
Who led a good life
And who is survived
By his own good wife.




This is my merit badge given to me by our "Eagle Scout President."
I've never worn it, but I have kept it with some pride.  (Smile!)
When I can, I will include the certificate that accompanied it and that bears Gerald Ford's signature...
 January 2nd, 2001

 Any day that we must bury a past president is
 necessarily a sad day.

 Never elected, he nonetheless served admirably
 and I doubt that anyone ever regretted his
 presidency.

 Today I am watching his funeral and I am
 contemplating his life, his presidency and his
 passing.

 At 93 years of age, he's led a good long life.  The 
 longest, I believe, of any US president!

 My condolences go forth to his remarkable wife,
 Betty Ford and all their sizable family. 
 
 To speak honestly, I envy them that wonderful
 family.  From the sober and successful father
 to his determined wife who fought her own
 demons in the form of breast cancer and drug
 addiction, to come away not only triumphant,
 but able to help others face those same
 demons in their own lives.

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