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We in Chuckonia are saddened tonight at the news of the death of President Gerald Ford. He was a good man and a true statesman, and made a fine impact in his little time in the White House. He once stated before Congress and the American people, "I want to be a good President. But I need your help." Few elected leaders would be so openly humble. He was not an abuser of rhetoric, but rather one of the people and spoke to them as such. He was of the people and worked for the people. That is to be honored. Though many condemned him for pardoning President Nixon, he did it as a matter of principle to help the post-Watergate healing. He was not a slave to political favors and did things for the benefit of the country instead of "playing the game." Among the many great Presidents we have had throughout history, President Ford is especially distinctive, as was a great man who was also a good President. We hope that he, now more than ever, will serve as an example to those who enter politics - a field often to referred to by Ford as a "noble profession." Farewell President Ford. We will truly miss you.