rest in peace

I have fought the good fight, I have finished
the course, I have kept the faith:

In the future there is laid up for me the crown of
righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous
Judge, will award to me on that day; and not only
to me, but to all who have loved His appearing.

(2 Timothy 4.7-8)

From President Ronald Reagan's farewell letter, November 5, 1994:

In closing let me thank you, the American people for giving me the great honor of allowing me to serve as your President. When the Lord calls me home, whenever that may be, I will leave with the greatest love for this country of ours and eternal optimism for its future.

I now begin the journey that will lead me into the sunset of my life. I know that for America there will always be a bright dawn ahead.

(Via Orrin Judd.)