Ronald Reagan Acknowledging Lenny Skutnik - 1982

Thanks to logalogalog for providing a link to Ronald Reagan's 1982 State of the Union speech. Here is the brief portion where President Reagan acknowledges Lenny Skutnik.

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[john mace]

EVEN THE CLASSLESS ATHEIST LIBERALS HAD TO APPLAUD!!!!

[COSMOTOPPER777]

I think this clip shows Reagan at his very best, one very genuine and humble American, saluting another of like kind. What a tragedy to see how far this country has fallen in the interim.

[Katelynn Marie]

Hello all, Lenny Skutnik is my uncle. To answer...Lenny lives a very modest life. He has never tried to cash in on what he did. In fact, he did not even want to be recognized for it and has a hard time even doing interviews. It is correct that he still works at the same place. Thank you to the person who made this video. It makes me even more proud of him. :)

[COSMOTOPPER777]

When I read your profile, it said you were 43 years old. That surprised me. I was always a skeptic where Reagan was concerned. But as we (who voted for Mr. Obama) are now discovering, talk is cheap. Intellect was not Reagan's strong suit, but he was no idiot. For those of us who grew up in the 60s, we assumed the cold war would hang over us forever. Reagan and Gorbachev together gave us all a chance at a better future. We, who are now squandering that chance, are the idiots.

[funktron4]

Katelynn: Maybe he did not want to be recognized because he is too modest and thought he just did what he was supposed to do. But the fact is, he HAD TO BE recognized. President Reagan knew it----back then, and now, we have a shortage of heroes. The nation had to be shown an example of an everyday person who did what most of us couldn't or wouldn't do. We had to be shown that there are still heroes among us. Your uncle's heroism will live forever.

[Trenaway ElDaryl]

Thanks for clearing that up!

[COSMOTOPPER777]

When I said he wasn't an intellectual it wasn't my intention to suggest he wasn't "smart". He was a leader who's thoughts focused on what he believed he could accomplish in the real world, rather than preoccupying himself with his own imaginary Utopia.

[Carmen Rodriguez]

Me parece un reconocimiento merecido.

[lucy bond]

@katiethekitten13 What a great gene pool to be in !

[lucy bond]

For the rest of my life---- even if I am in the final stages of Alzeimers --- the one thing I will never forget is Lenny Skutnik. What a guy! And if he ever needed help----- I hope it is made known--- because I would do anything to help him.

[dave1970uk]

Goes without saying your uncle's act made an enormous impact on millions of people worldwide, I was an 11 year old kid growing up in south london when this happened, and I'll never forget his bravery. And the fact he has not cashed in, when it would have been all too easy to do so, just reinforces his selflessness. Your uncle deserves a long, happy and healthy retirement

[ChrisAndTommy GoodTimeFolkRockShow]

sick and tired of all the political ass wipes weighing in with the whole Dems VS Repubs.......this is about a selfless american diving into icy water to save someones life! it was a remarkable act by a wonderful , humble american and everyone who is using this post to pump up reagan or villify republicans or democrats should buzz off ! this about Mr. Skutnick..... I for one am proud to be an America when i see such noble deeds Thanks Lenny .

[RedditchBhoy]

Remember this vividly and have related to my kids about how everyone was stood on the bank when this man just rushed into the water without fear for his life and without prompting. Like to think i would do the same but some how doubt it. A true hero.