Posted on 06/06/2004 1:16:41 PM PDT by bd476
Although the Reagan Library/ Ronald Reagan Memorial online site has not yet updated details regarding official Memorial Service times, KNBC Los Angeles aired a live news conference at noon. Joanne Drake, director of the Reagan Library gave details of this week's schedule.
Today, Sunday June 6, 2004 - No Public Memorial event scheduled.
Monday June 7, 2004 - Public invited to Reagan Library in Simi Valley to pay last respects. Public can at park at Moorpark College and take shuttle buses to the Library.
Public access continues through evening (?) and until early Tuesday. President Reagan will be flown from Pt. Mgu Naval Base to Andrew's Air Force Base on Tuesday.
"Reagan's funeral will take place Friday at 11:30 a.m. EST at the National Cathedral in Washington, officials said Sunday." (KNBC)
This is a rough draft of the news conference. From Ms. Drake's statements, I had assumed that the details would already be posted on the Reagan Memorial online site.
The Reagan Library staff have been working hard for these past two days answering phone calls and handling an overload of press and citizen's inquiries, all while lending support to Mrs. Reagan and family members during their grief process.
Word has it that very organized plans for all of this were made a long time ago.
Details of times and further updates throughout the day.
Is there some official website where this Canadian can drop a line to Reagans and tell them how much his example affected me?
Public parking will be at Moorpark College where shuttle buses will be available for transport to the library.
June 6, 2004 Media Contacts: Melissa Giller 805-522-1502
PRESIDENT REAGAN TO LIE IN REPOSE AT THE RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY
June 7, 2004
WHAT: As part of the official State events, President Ronald Wilson Reagan will lie in repose at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library beginning at 12:00 noon on Monday, June 7th through 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 8th.
NO PARKING WILL BE ALLOWED AT THE REAGAN LIBRARY. If you wish to pay your respects to President Reagan, transportation will be provided for the public at Moorpark Community College, located at 7075 Campus Road in Moorpark, California (map).
Shuttles will run continuously to the Reagan Library beginning at 11:00 a.m. and ending at 5:00 p.m. Parking at Moorpark Community College will begin at 6:00 a.m. on Monday, June 7th.
Because security will be heightened at the Library during this time, no large bags or cameras will be permitted and all bags will be inspected. Gifts and flowers will only be accepted at Moorpark Community College.
Access to areas immediately surrounding the Library will be restricted to residential traffic only.
The Reagan Library will re-open to the public on Sunday, June 13, 2004. More details on Library hours will be released soon.
Out of respect to President Reagan, Moorpark College will be closed Monday, June 7th and Tuesday, June 8th for all faculty and staff in order to support the general public parking at the College.
WEB: For updated hours of operation, news releases and information on donating to the Ronald Reagan Memorial Fund, visit www.reaganlibrary.com
WHERE: The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley, CA 93065"
Right now, we are negotiating a Motor Home (air, refig, microwave) to have in the parking lot where FReepers can stop by get some refreshments and so on.
If we do this we (Bob J and I) will be there all day. And anyone else who is interested.
More details to follow.
I'll look for you guys. Put a sign up, eh?
You got it!
Great news and thanks in advance for trying to make arrangements to have a place for like minded folks to touch base.
BobJ, when will the FReeper motorhome be there?
We are still working the logistics out. Depends on when we can pick it up and drive there in the morning.
Doug, we're trying to get one right now but most reservatiosn are closed. We found one close to us but will have to be there when they open because normally they don't allow pick up until 1pm.
If we can get a motorhomw, we will. If not, I'll pack a couple of easy up tents and we'll cordone off a few parking spots. At any rate, we will have an area to gather and it should be visible so people can find us.
D1 will be putting up a thread soon. We'll have some tables and people should bring munchies and beverages as it wil be kinda pot luck.
One other note, the minimum rental on the RV is 3 days and the cost will more than likely be on the plus side of 600. If we get 50-100 freepers, maybe everyone can throw in $5-$10 to help cover that cost some.
Thank you very much!
I'm curious about the shuttle service from Moorpark College, the press release says it ends at 5:00 p.m. yet I understand from the schedule that the lying in state continues through Monday night. I am debating trying to go to Simi Valley Monday afternoon/evening and am wondering what the situation will be for parking/transportation...
Thanks for posting all this.
BTW - We're planning on being there by 11am.
Good idea.
"One other note, the minimum rental on the RV is 3 days and the cost will more than likely be on the plus side of 600. If we get 50-100 freepers, maybe everyone can throw in $5-$10 to help cover that cost some."
Yes on this, too.
If visitors are still at the Reagan Library after 5:00 p.m., maybe the assumption is that the shuttle buses will continue transporting people from the viewing, yet conclude ferrying people to the Library at 5:00 p.m.
Anyone from the Upland area want to carpool?
Anyone from the Upland area want to carpool?"
Hear, hear, Doug!
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