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Live Thread: Funeral of President Gerald Ford (Arrival at the Capitol)
www.freerepublic.com | December 30, 2006

Posted on 12/30/2006 2:14:10 PM PST by Howlin

The President's plane is arriving at Andrews Air Force Base at this moment.


TOPICS: Breaking News; Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: capitol; ford; funeral
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To: Txsleuth

Just arrived at Andrews.


61 posted on 12/30/2006 2:38:20 PM PST by Howlin
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To: Howlin
It's mournfully quiet, isn't it?

Yes, it is.

I am so pleased to see this for President Ford.

He didn't serve long....but, it was his tenure at the helm that served to heal this nation and help it recover from one of its darkest hours.

I will always be grateful.

And, I pray our former President rests in the peace in our Lord's hands.

62 posted on 12/30/2006 2:39:43 PM PST by Right_in_Virginia
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To: onyx

I Agree, Compared to what I was watching earlier with the dancin en singin in GA.


63 posted on 12/30/2006 2:40:51 PM PST by NobleEagle2004 ("You Are The 1st Brigade!"StoneWall Jackson)
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To: Howlin

Thank you....Hail to the Chief....21 Gun salute.

I am glad I didn't miss this.


64 posted on 12/30/2006 2:41:32 PM PST by Txsleuth (Bolton/Cheney (that would be Lynne) 08)
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To: Right_in_Virginia

President's plan their own funerals.

I wonder if he planned his for nightfall.

If so, I think it's a perfect time. It really sets a proper funeral mood.


65 posted on 12/30/2006 2:42:05 PM PST by onyx (Phillip Rivers, LT and the San Diego Chargers! WOO-HOO!)
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To: Txsleuth

"21 Gun salute"

US Army Field Artillery - King of Battle!


66 posted on 12/30/2006 2:43:04 PM PST by cll (Carthage must be destroyed)
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To: deport

I'm sitting here at working listening to someone say, "between Ford,Brown and Saddam they're just 3 dead men"......no different then me.......nice huh.....I didn't say a word......you can't argue with stupidity.


67 posted on 12/30/2006 2:43:05 PM PST by geege
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To: Txsleuth

My Country Tis of Thee. I managed to make it about one minute without crying.


68 posted on 12/30/2006 2:43:32 PM PST by NinoFan
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To: NobleEagle2004


That kind of stuff is best left for Irish wakes... I like funerals sad, dignified and patriotic.


69 posted on 12/30/2006 2:43:50 PM PST by onyx (Phillip Rivers, LT and the San Diego Chargers! WOO-HOO!)
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To: onyx
I wonder if he planned his for nightfall.

Doubt it. To plan for a nightfall arrival in DC he would have needed to plan the date of his death, too.

70 posted on 12/30/2006 2:43:57 PM PST by Right_in_Virginia
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To: onyx

Amen..I have lost my husband..It is so very difficult.


71 posted on 12/30/2006 2:44:02 PM PST by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES.)
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To: Howlin
This is an interesting conversation on Fox about Ford's administration being the "incubator" for the leaders of today.

It's all Ford's fault ;0)

God Bless him and his family

72 posted on 12/30/2006 2:44:03 PM PST by Mo1
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To: MEG33

(((Meg)))


73 posted on 12/30/2006 2:44:35 PM PST by onyx (Phillip Rivers, LT and the San Diego Chargers! WOO-HOO!)
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To: NinoFan
I managed to make it about one minute without crying.

Thanks for this...I am too, and thought it was just me.

74 posted on 12/30/2006 2:44:56 PM PST by Right_in_Virginia
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To: onyx
That kind of stuff is best left for Irish wakes

Hey .. we aren't aren't that bad :0)

75 posted on 12/30/2006 2:46:21 PM PST by Mo1
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To: Txsleuth

I thought the "Whip Inflation Now" buttons were ridiculous but compared to the GOP PR going on today they were stellar.

76 posted on 12/30/2006 2:46:23 PM PST by Rome2000 (Peace is not an option)
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To: NinoFan

Children today do not even know that song. I went to Catholic school and sang that song everyday after the "Pledge". Times have changed so much.


77 posted on 12/30/2006 2:46:55 PM PST by tiredoflaundry (Where did I park my car????? Oh no!)
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To: NobleEagle2004

They said that James Brown's clothes had been changed for all three funerals, so far...


78 posted on 12/30/2006 2:47:16 PM PST by Txsleuth (Bolton/Cheney (that would be Lynne) 08)
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To: Mo1

Oh yes we are and you know it. :)


79 posted on 12/30/2006 2:47:23 PM PST by onyx (Phillip Rivers, LT and the San Diego Chargers! WOO-HOO!)
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To: onyx
I love the dignity and formality I'm seeing.

Me too. Everything is so precise. From the half steps to the way they handle the charges for the 21 gun salute.

Hope Mrs Ford got some rest on the way to DC.

80 posted on 12/30/2006 2:47:44 PM PST by barker ( A smile is a curved line that sets things straight.)
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