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Article: Gsthering the Casey Faithful; Reagan, Hall, Abrams, Haig Attend Tribute
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- The Washington Post
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- June 23, 1987
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The faithful came, 900 strong, to memorialize one of their heroes
who has, in the recent past, been criticized as much as praised. And
in the process of remembering former CIA director William Casey, who
died last month, the crowd at last night's tribute dinner celebrated
some younger heroes, newly minted by the same scandal that surrounded
Casey at his death.
"In these days when so many in this country seem uncertain who
the enemy really is, we would do well to remember this thought," said
former senator Paul Laxalt as the dinner began. "Let no man throw
stones at the valiant who fights to keep us free. Bill Casey was
indeed valiant."
Casey's wife Sophia received the evening's warmest ...