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To: ELS

As quickly as they are moving, I would say 10,000 an hour would be about right. Nothing more moving then the changing of the Guard. One of the highlights of a trip to D.C. is to see the changing of the Guard at Arlington. I cannot imagine the emotion to see this in person.

Several times in D.C. was able to see the caisson carrying someone for burial. Nothing could compare to what I have seen on TV these last few days.

Wasn't even a Kennedy supporter (couldn't vote anyways) but to visit his eternal flame sent chills and tears into the eyes but then Arlington does that anyways but this is something really special and heart wrenching.


79 posted on 06/10/2004 3:03:39 PM PDT by PhiKapMom (AOII Mom -- Support Bush-Cheney '04 -- Losing is not an Option! Win One for the Gipper!)
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To: PhiKapMom
I cannot imagine the emotion to see this in person.

Nor can I imagine the emotion of the military personnel who have the honor of standing guard over President Reagan lying in state.

Several times in D.C. was able to see the caisson carrying someone for burial. Nothing could compare to what I have seen on TV these last few days.

Definitely. The grandeur, pageantry, decorum, etc. have been breathtaking and very emotionally moving. The tears have flowed. I plan to visit the Reagan Library someday and pay my respects at the grave site.

107 posted on 06/10/2004 3:10:45 PM PDT by ELS
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