idealistic. and he brought out that quality in the american people. all right. so here is a preview of how the ceremony is going to shape up today. some the key moments. this gets started at the top of the next hour 2:00 eastern. 2:06, the colors are going to be presented and the national anthem will be performed by michael w. smith. 2:14 is when mrs. nancy reagan and others will lay a wreath on the former president s monument. following that something very special 2 minute and 30 second cannon salute. it s going to be very loud. 2:20 mrs. reagan herself is expected to speak. then a very special treat at 2:51, there is going to be an f-18 flyover. fighter jets from the uss ronald reagan and what birthday party would not be complete without birthday cake. we re told it s going to have his favorite jelly beans in it. and then the beach boys are going to be singing happy birthday. invite only event. again, it s all scheduled to get underway at the top of the next