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LIVE THREAD: Reagan State Funeral Ceremony: Arrival at the Capitol
www.freerepublic.com | June 9, 2004

Posted on 06/09/2004 1:36:48 PM PDT by Howlin

Arrival at Andrews Air Force Base scheduled for 5 P.M. EDT.

Beginning of procession: 16th and Constitution at 6:00 P.M.

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The procession begins at 16 th Street and Constitution Avenue with the ceremonial transfer of remains of former President Ronald Reagan from a hearse to a horse-drawn caisson for the processional to the Capitol. The casket transfer will take place at 6 p.m. and caisson continues east with formal military escort.

The public will be able to pay final respects while the remains lie in state in the Capitol rotunda from 7:00 p.m. through Friday, June 11, 2004 at 9:30 a.m.


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KEYWORDS: cheney; funeral; hastert; oldguard; possiblefristlady; possiblepotus; procession; reagan; reaganfuneral; tedstevens; thatchercurtsied2x; uscapitol
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To: wirestripper

lol...:)

Good to laugh after the tears were flowing.


3,021 posted on 06/09/2004 7:35:54 PM PDT by rwfromkansas ("Am I not destroying my enemies when I make friends of them?" -- Abraham Lincoln)
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To: Timeout

You are correct if he was on officer. But, the soldier did not salute in return, maybe wasn't sure what to do?


3,022 posted on 06/09/2004 7:36:00 PM PDT by eastforker (All those in favor of abortion have already been born. Ronald Reagan)
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To: rwfromkansas

I will not ever forget Mrs. Reagan's and Maggie Thatcher's actions at the casket of President Reagan...never.


3,023 posted on 06/09/2004 7:36:06 PM PDT by goodnesswins (Pres. Reagan "Republicans think every day is the 4th of July; Dems think every day is April 15th.")
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To: STARWISE

I was wondering why Michael was never with the other Reagans. Sad that they couldn't find it within themselves to include him.</p>


3,024 posted on 06/09/2004 7:36:16 PM PDT by fjsva
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To: nicmarlo

Unfortunately today I kept running into that plus the awkward commentary of Chris Matthews or someone. But it was still moving.


3,025 posted on 06/09/2004 7:36:37 PM PDT by lainie
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To: goodnesswins

Is anyone watching David Dreier on MSNBC now?



Can we draft David Dreier for President in 2008?


3,026 posted on 06/09/2004 7:37:19 PM PDT by Petronski (FOX News jumped the shark tonight.)
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To: Wolfstar

William Randolph Hearst, "Song of the River"
this is the first time I've read it. It's
quite fitting and beautiful, isn't it?

I guess by now you're watching your recording
of the procession and the services inside the
rotunda. Majestic is the word. I loved every
moment of it, and cried all the way through the
playing of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic,"
which was played slowly as a funeral dirge (most
fitting I thought).

Beautiful service and grand eulogies by all three
GOP speakers. I am particularly thrilled no democrat
spoke. :)


3,027 posted on 06/09/2004 7:37:30 PM PDT by onyx
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To: PhiKapMom

PhiKapMom, I am from a military family - so I love love love all this pageantry and protocol and howitzers and screaming jets and everything that goes with it. I could watch the Honor Guard change all day long ! I think that President Reagan did a wonderful job planning his/our celebration of the America that he so loved. We love you and we'll sure miss you, Ronnie - thanks a million !!!!!


3,028 posted on 06/09/2004 7:37:32 PM PDT by Rainmist (America ! America ! God shed His grace on thee !!)
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To: sphinx
This entire thing is bugging the Dems. Wait until next week, if not before. They will come out swinging.

Let me admit, Kerry has been quiet. Of course, when he does that his numbers go up.

This race is going to get insane in July and August. I can't even think of September and October. You talk about wacko.

I made no point with my statements, so let me make it now.

This will be the most heated election in the history of this country.

Don't sweat it. Bush WILL WIN.

3,029 posted on 06/09/2004 7:37:55 PM PDT by AGreatPer
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To: hobson

My mistake, could have sworn FNC said J,L,E.


3,030 posted on 06/09/2004 7:37:57 PM PDT by eastforker (All those in favor of abortion have already been born. Ronald Reagan)
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To: SandyInSeattle
Watching the ever vigilant Capitol Police walking around, it reminds me what a wonderful display of tight security they enforced tonight to keep Medea Benjamin from interrupting the rotunda service with her shrieks.

Given the many Administration staff testimonies before House and Senate committees she's disrupted, I didn't think those donut-ridden druids had the capacity to recognize her.

3,031 posted on 06/09/2004 7:38:19 PM PDT by Barlowmaker
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To: Howlin; Samwise
From another thread:

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3,032 posted on 06/09/2004 7:38:24 PM PDT by Ernest_at_the_Beach (The terrorists and their supporters declared war on the United States - and war is what they got!!!!)
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To: goodnesswins

Well, if Iwere standing there, at absolute attention, not moving, probably praying to God that I didn't get the urge to sneeze, wipe my nose, scratch...well, never mind--after 20 minutes, I'd probably want to get relieved too.

My other guess is that there are a multitude of officers who either were assigned to this detail, or wanted to be so, and continually rotating them offers as many as possible to perform this noble service.

Just my $.02


3,033 posted on 06/09/2004 7:38:42 PM PDT by Christian4Bush (I approve this message: character and integrity matter. Bush/Cheney for '04.)
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To: sphinx

And I believe you!


3,034 posted on 06/09/2004 7:38:52 PM PDT by Howlin
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To: rwfromkansas

Really? Who's Constitution? I'm not an expert but I didnt think the U.S. Constitution covered State Funerals but I'm sure Bill Xlinton would find something in there that guarantees him the right to do just about anything. Although - it wouldnt be the first time SEE B.S. got something wrong.


3,035 posted on 06/09/2004 7:38:58 PM PDT by capydick ("Vigilance, not appeasement, is the byword of living freedoms.")
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To: wimpycat

lol...true.


3,036 posted on 06/09/2004 7:39:17 PM PDT by rwfromkansas ("Am I not destroying my enemies when I make friends of them?" -- Abraham Lincoln)
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To: Rainmist

That was a most gracious changing of the guard! Our military amazes me....they are trained not only to kill the enemy but also to have exquisite grace!


3,037 posted on 06/09/2004 7:39:43 PM PDT by nicmarlo
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To: fjsva

I don't know what it would take for someone to post such a thing on this thread, but I'm sorry for you. You see things that aren't there.


3,038 posted on 06/09/2004 7:39:46 PM PDT by A Citizen Reporter
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To: Ernest_at_the_Beach

Good stuff!


3,039 posted on 06/09/2004 7:40:06 PM PDT by hole_n_one
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To: PhiKapMom

I did not see the third one. Thanks!


3,040 posted on 06/09/2004 7:40:47 PM PDT by Howlin
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