I agree it is a bit much.
I too was just a kid while he was in office. But I remember watching him on tv and just being enthralled with him. I mean he was The President. There was so much charisma. I remember being disappointed with ever president after him.
Funny story...... I used to have to clear the dinner table and wash the dishes. I HATED washing dishes. But I would pretend that Mr. and Mrs. Reagan were coming to visit and I wanted to give them the cleanest dishes possible. :) I know it sounds retarded, but that's what got me through washing dishes. :)
So in short even though he was a Republican :) I felt he was a good figure. And a Honorable man who really had Genuine intentions