For those of us who grew up during the Reagan administration, Nofziger and Weinberger were household names. Within the last 24 hours both have followed their champion into eternal bliss. I can’t say that I ever met either of these two titans, but I have tremendous respect and admiration for each. They both served their country with honor and stood at the forefront of a movement that transformed our world –and our nation — for the better.

Cam says: I grew up during the Reagan administration, but I will confess to not being much of a political animal until after Reagan left office. Still, it’s always sad to see guys like this pass on.

Jim says: I have a suspicion that when the three of us are old men - er, older, much older - that professional historians and layman history buffs will remain fascinated with the Reagan years, on par with today’s popular interest in the Founding Fathers, the Civil War, and World War Two. The change in America, in so many ways, from the late seventies to the late eighties was extraordinary, and in so many ways for the better.

I think they will be fascinated by Reagan first and foremost, but also by the remarkable team that the 40th President put together: Jim Baker, Ed Meese, Michael Deaver, Lyn Nofzinger, Caspar Weinberger and Alexander Haig, among others, were the right men at the right time.

At a time when many of us feel at times as if the current crew in the White House are overworked, tired, unfocused and making avoidable mistakes, it’s reassuring to know that high expectations have been met in the past - and will, sooner or later, be met again in the future.