[Salgak]

. . . and let's remember the name. Tillman. Irish, I believe. Pat Tillman DESERVED a proper Irish wake. . .

[threat matrix]

I'd say that was one heck of a 2 1/2 hour Guiness swilling prime time Irish wake on national television!

[E Rocc]

. . . and let's remember the name. Tillman. Irish, I believe. Pat Tillman DESERVED a proper Irish wake. .

Most wakes today are at funeral homes and most funeral homes won't allow liquor. The "parking lot" has become a tradition in my family, and a friend's father left specific instructions that he was to be laid out in their living room, so he (and by example everyone else) could dress casually and people could drink.

-Eric

[bc2]

There are obviously a lot of people here who aren't Irish nor have they ever been to an Irish wake.

There is a lot of drinking. Sometimes there is crying. Other times there is laughing. Sometimes you sing or tell a joke. I've been to many funerals and have seen many people make fools of themselves. It kind of goes with the territory. If you've ever seen a guy who you thought was the biggest hard ass in the world break down bawling into a glass of Jameson, you know what I mean.

Being Irish and Welsh, I'd be pissed if I died and my friends and family didn't send me off properly.

Get a grip folks. The real tragedy is that this was televised. 18-20 year old Irish kids are allowed to get drunk and curse at their brother's funeral. As I said the real tragedy is that it was televised.