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for Gerald Ford
Barbara Thielke
July 13, 2007
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Richard Sallese
June 22, 2007
Mr. Ford was an honest caring man. Who step into office when America was divided over Watergate. He help bring our country back from a dark period in American History. Goodby Sir
Monica Kenney
February 1, 2007
Such a wonderful, intelligent man. I always remember the President, his children, and "Liberty," their Golden Retriever. He was like a dad to all of us who grew up in the 70's. My sincere sympathy to Mrs. Ford and all of the Ford children. Thank you for always being so candid with the American public. For that, we love you.
Sue Walker
January 30, 2007
To Mrs. Ford and family, My God be with you in your time of sadness. My family and I had a great respect and adfmiration for a very fine man.
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Mary Kaye Dahlen
January 11, 2007
From a staunch Democrat, we have lost a great man. My deepest sympathy to Mrs. Ford and the entire Ford family. President Ford was an honest, caring man. We need more like him.
brenda cannon
January 7, 2007
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Odessa McClendon
January 6, 2007
May the memory of your loved one serve as a comfort to you and yours.
With Deepest Sympathy
Odessa F. McClendon
Leon Roberts
January 4, 2007
I thought you handled things well sir. I still have the photograph that you autographed for me many years ago. Rest from your labors now.
Brandi Hurley
January 3, 2007
God Bless you and your family.
John Hudgens
January 2, 2007
Mrs. Ford and family,
Please accept my most sincere condolences. As I have watched the various services this past week my heart breaks for you. I just lost my wife and partner of 48 years on December 9th. Although the pain is unbearable I know God will be with us all the way. I mourn with you over your loss and will include you in my daily prayers. May God bless you.
b Sanders
January 2, 2007
Mrs. Ford, the world mourns with you in your loss. God bless you.
January 2, 2007
GOD BLESS YOU ALL
E. Stephens
January 1, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family. Gerald Ford was a great public servant.
Deborah Tillman
January 1, 2007
Mrs. Ford and Family,
Our blessings and prayers are with you during your time of need.
Smile brightly knowing there is another Angel watching over you in all your walks forward.God Bless.
Deborah, Michael, and Matthew
ANGIE MANNING
December 31, 2006
TO MRS.FORD AND FAMILY.
WE ALL HAVE LOST A GREAT MAN!
THANK YOU FOR SHARING GERALD FORD
WITH ALL OF US.MY SINCERE THOUGHTS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY.
YVONNE COMBS
December 31, 2006
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2006
Wynelle Polk
December 31, 2006
Mrs. Ford: The country has lost a true statesman. We are very fortunate to have had a man such to lead us. My thoughts are with you and your family during this time of sadness.
Debbie Himes
December 31, 2006
Dear Mrs. Ford and family,
May God bless you! There is yet another angel shining his light upon your family with open wings watching over us all. President Ford touched me forever when I was only 17 years old during his speech pardoning President Nixon. It was a lesson in humility, and gave me such a sense of pride for our country.
Jean Halpern/Yoder
December 31, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Rev. W. Bill Watson
December 31, 2006
To: The Family of President Gerald Ford... We thank God that in all of His infinite wisdom, He position Mr. Ford to be available to lead the country in a time when we needed a true statesman...
YVONNE COMBS
December 31, 2006
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2006
William Lynn
December 31, 2006
To the Ford Family:
Thank you very much from sharing Gerald Ford with the United states of America. God bless you during your time of loss.
James E. Wells, Jr.
December 30, 2006
God Bless America and God Bless Gerald R. Ford, President. Thank you and the entire Ford Family for the years of service to our country. May his legacy live on and the work he has done, speak for him. During these hours of bereavement your family are in my prayers. May God bless you and strenghten you to endure and may he keep you this day and the days to come.
Zina Lopez
December 30, 2006
I remember the legacy of President Gerald Ford. My prayers are with you the family at this time as well as with his brother in Naples, FL. May he rest in peace.
Faye Noegel
December 30, 2006
Mrs Betty
May God bless you and your family in your time of sorrow
F. Noegel(Starke, Fl)
ED. COMBS
December 30, 2006
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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