On his 101st birthday, average Ohioans describe what the legacy, accomplishments and etermal optisim of President Ronald Wilson Reagan means for America

"President Reagan was a committed conservative who understand that the strength of American lies in our ideals and values, not in government." - Brian Wolmac

"Ronald Reagan helped bring communism to its knees and led a true conservative revolution in America.  His spirit will live on and endure forever." - Tracy Kemphorn

"Happy Birthday, Mr. President.  Your courage and conviction will forever serve as a bright and shining light upon our blessed nation." -Mary Ann Richardfield

"America is in desperate need of a true Reagan conservative in the White House.  I'm ready to begin working today to help FIRE Barack Obama and turn America around." - Tracy Clark

"Reagan's legacy is one of tackling the difficult issues (in his day Communism and inflation) because it was the right thing to do for the country, not his party's poll numbers.  Both parties can learn from this and tackle the serious issues of the national debt, rapidly approaching insolvency of our entitlement programs, illegal immigration, and the broken tax system." - Greg Henry

"Representation of a True America." - Jack Weeks

"Honor, integrity, and leading by example through courage." - Henrietta Kilmeade

"Peace through strength." - Michael Cyrus

"Remaining true to your convictions, despite what is politically expedient." - Justin Pryce

"Freedom is always one generation away from extinction.  We owe it to future generations to defend our conservative principles." - Kim McClure

"President Reagan was known as the Great Communicator.  His words evokes passion and helped to inspire countless generations of Americans." - Michael Johnston

"If we really want to help America prosper, we will adhere to the lessons Reagan taught about conservativism and LIMITED GOVERNMENT." - Riley Kramer