I was 9 when Reagan came into office, and 17 when he left. Here's what I'll remember of Reagan:

1. The October Surprise (Reagan's camp making deal with Iran to hold hostages until after Carter loses election - any idea on how "tin foil hat" this story is?)

2. The speech after the Challenger explosion - "The crew of the space shuttle Challenger honored us by the manner in which they lived their lives. We will never forget them, nor the last time we saw them, this morning, as they prepared for their journey and waved good-bye and "slipped the surly bonds of earth" to "touch the face of God.""

3. Iran-Contra

4. Star Wars

5. Ballooning budget deficits

6. The ATC strike bust

7. "Tear down this wall!"

8. "The bombing begins in five minutes."

9. Nancy and the astrologer

That's what sticks in my mind about him.

(Please note, I'm just trying to say what I remember, not judge the man at this time. History will do that for us, if the truth is allowed out.)