Ronald Wilson Reagan--American.(The Insider) From: American Handgunner | Date: September 1, 2004| Author: Connor, John | COPYRIGHT 2004 Publishers' Development Corporation. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

"Yeah, sure; you bet." Those have been my usual responses when asked if I've been somewhere, done something or met someone. But when asked if I'd ever met Ronald Wilson Reagan, I've always replied with these words: "I have had that honor, yes."

I met him four times and I treasure those memories. Once, he was visiting a seacoast city, staying at the beachfront home of a friend. A tactical unit I served in was tasked with filling in where his protective detail was light--c...