Michael Edward Reagan, the eldest son of President Ronald Reagan, handed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, following a battle with most cancers. His demise marks the lack of a voice that for many years labored to protect and promote the values, legacy, and character of one in every of America’s most revered presidents. Throughout the conservative motion, tributes have poured in recognizing his unwavering dedication to sharing his father’s beliefs and provoking youthful generations to uphold them.
Michael Reagan performed a central position within the work of Younger America’s Basis (YAF), notably on the Reagan Ranch in Santa Barbara, California. For years, he was a fixture at scholar gatherings hosted at Rancho del Cielo — also called the Western White Home — serving as a robust hyperlink between President Reagan’s life and the scholars who sought to be taught from it.
Gov. Scott Walker, President of Younger America’s Basis, mirrored deeply on Reagan’s contributions, saying, “Michael Reagan was such a beautiful inspiration to so many people. That was notably true of the scholars who heard him at Younger America’s Basis’s packages on the Reagan Ranch, together with our highschool packages. He did a lot greater than share tales about his father. He challenged the following era to share the values he stood for all through his public life. He referred to as on them to be joyful warriors within the battle to uphold the founding rules of our republic.”
Walker additionally famous his private connection to Reagan, recalling how he first listened to him throughout his drives to the State Capitol in Madison, Wisconsin. “Years later, I received to know him personally after changing into president of Younger America’s Basis. He was a fixture at our scholar packages in California. Michael and his household continuously returned to Rancho del Cielo for private and non-private occasions.” He additional shared that their final dialog occurred on December 22, 2025, throughout which Reagan mentioned his well being and expressed hope for an upcoming follow-up go to.
“Sadly for all of us, the Good Lord determined to name him residence sooner. That mentioned, he and I additionally mentioned his religion and devotion to Jesus. That ought to give us all consolation throughout this tough time as he’s with the Lord,” Walker added.
Andrew Coffin, YAF Vice President and Director of the Reagan Ranch, additionally paid tribute, stating, “We misplaced an American hero, a trustworthy son, and a loyal father and grandfather this week. No perspective on Ronald Reagan, although, has been extra essential than that of his son, Michael. Because the earliest days of this challenge, Michael labored alongside Younger America’s Basis to share his father’s legacy and concepts with new generations.”
Coffin emphasised Michael Reagan’s distinctive position in connecting youthful generations with the legacy of Ronald Reagan, describing how he sometimes served because the opening speaker at YAF’s highschool conferences. “Michael helped these future leaders higher perceive how Ronald Reagan’s life on the Ranch connects to his character and values,” Coffin remarked.
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