Reagan Day Event

What a wonderfully successful event!! Currituck County hosted the Reagan Day Event this year combining efforts with Camden, Pasquotank, and Perquimans Counties. Senator Burr was the keynote speaker and was joined by gubernatorial candidates Senator Fred Smith and Bill Graham. They were met by an enthusiastic crowd of nearly 200 interested and involved citizens from the region. Primary topics included the refueling of the Republican Party that needs to be done now in preparation for the 2009 elections, the job we still have with the war on terrorism, and the need for viable candidates at all levels of government. Senator Burr related what a shock it has been to the public to see the backlash from the last election and he stressed that we are still at war with terrorism and need to continue to support means for stopping its progression .
Past and present public officials were recognized and presented with an American flag that has been flown over the Capitol. Other involved citizens were called upon to stand and be recognized for their volunteer work that is so important for the betterment of all our counties and the numbers were truly inspiring. The people of NENC showed quite readily how involved they are.
The documentary on Ronald Reagan was both unique and still appropriate for today's world events. It showed how Reagan went against popular opinion and held steadfast in his stand against a Communistic world threat to ultimately see its demise. The response from the viewers showed just how significant this video was; there were chuckles, applause, nods of agreement, intakes of breath, and finally during the Twin Tower attacks on 9/11 there was absolute quiet.
Those in attendance left the event with a new sense of optimism for the Republican Party's cohesiveness in our area.