"The son of a storied Republican president, Michael Reagan, who recently died, was memorialized as a stalwart supporter of his father's legacy. But in his home state of California, Reagan was remembered as much for his community involvement - which was at times so low-key that some didn't even realize his father was Ronald Reagan. "The cool thing about Michael is you never would have known that he was the son of a president," said Victor Franco, a Democratic strategist who met Reagan more than a decade ago while Franco's kids were students at St. Mel's Catholic school in Woodland Hills, where Reagan's daughter was a teacher. "He was an everyday guy chatting up with the dads.""
""We referred to him as our taste tester. He was always, 'Hey, I need to taste that brisket, or I need to taste the chicken and make sure that it's good,'" Franco said. "Even though he had the pedigree of, you know, a dad who was president, he was a regular guy to all of us, and just a really sweet, nice person." After battling cancer, Reagan died Sunday, according to statements released on Tuesday by organizations affiliated with former President Reagan."
Michael Reagan, the eldest son of former President Ronald Reagan and a conservative commentator, died after battling cancer. He was memorialized as a stalwart supporter of his father's legacy while also being remembered for low-key, hands-on community involvement in California. He frequently participated in school fundraisers, career days, and fathers club events, and donated tours of the Reagan ranch for school fundraising. Neighbors recalled him mingling at chili cook-offs and barbecues and acting as a self-described 'taste tester.' Both Republicans and Democrats praised his character and ability to connect with people. Former state GOP leaders lauded his role in conservative media and political organizing.
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