Posted on 02/19/2021 8:44:46 AM PST by jroehl
Hugo's death from pneumonia on 22 May 1885, at the age of 83, generated intense national mourning. He was not only revered as a towering figure in literature, he was a statesman who shaped the Third Republic and democracy in France. All his life he remained a defender of liberty, equality and fraternity as well as an adamant champion of French culture. In 1877, aged 75, he wrote, "I am not one of these sweet-tempered old men. I am still exasperated and violent. I shout and I feel indignant and I cry. Woe to anyone who harms France! I do declare I will die a fanatic patriot".[59]
Although he had requested a pauper's funeral he was awarded a state funeral by decree of President Jules Grévy. More than two million people joined his funeral procession in Paris from the Arc de Triomphe to the Panthéon, where he was buried. He shares a crypt within the Panthéon with Alexandre Dumas and Émile Zola. Most large French towns and cities have a street or square named after him.
Hugo left five sentences as his last will, to be officially published:
Je donne cinquante mille francs aux pauvres. Je veux être enterré dans leur corbillard. Je refuse l'oraison de toutes les Églises. Je demande une prière à toutes les âmes. Je crois en Dieu.
I leave 50,000 francs to the poor. I wish to be buried in their hearse. I refuse [funeral] orations from all Churches. I demand a prayer to all souls. I believe in God.
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I would hope the Limbaugh family would have a small, private service.
God knows, Rush gave of himself his whole career.
It’s time his family had him to themselves just once.
Victor Hugo: One of my favourite voices and one of my favourite human beings.
I shall always give thanks for Rush Limbaugh's truth-filled broadcasts.
I shall always give thanks for Victor Hugo's truth-filled writings.
Both were magnificent truth-seekers.
Thank you!
I hope Rush asked to be cremated....then hire a helicopter to scatter his ashes on Barbra Striesand and Bette Midlers houses! The ultimate punk!
Thank you for putting up Victor Hugo’s funeral photos. I am amazed at the size of it. I knew France adored him but I did not know it was like this for his funeral.
Mark said Kathryn would be on the show Monday to take questions.
And to think that George Floyd got...what was it? ... 4 funerals right? SMH
Awesome! +1000000
Awesome! +1000000
It should be private and location unknown as not to be defiled!
bkmk
That would certainly be my choice, but it is entirely up to his wife. I'd think 'family only' as he had so many friends, and associates that it would have to be big, otherwise, for who could he leave out? Others could be invited to a few celebrations of his life in groups, or whatever, if she feels the need.
But I really would like to have the last hour of a radio show next week one day to be a Service, with eulogies and heartbreaking music, and prayers - for his radio family.
Today, FL Governor DeSantis ordered flags to half-staff.
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