Posted on 01/02/2007 5:41:07 AM PST by Mo1
WASHINGTON Gerald R. Ford leaves his beloved U.S. Capitol for the last time Tuesday as the period set aside for ordinary Americans to say goodbye gives way to an elaborate invitation-only funeral at the awe-inspiring Washington National Cathedral.
As the first order of business Tuesday, Ford's remains were being removed from the Rotunda to lie in repose briefly outside the Senate before leaving the Capitol where Ford served as a congressman for 25 years. As vice president, Ford also had the constitutional title of president of the Senate.
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Yes, it was Jack.
Oh no, not before we remark upon how classy Mrs Ford looks in her gold necklace - her brooch is very attractive.
Quiet now for Susan
Educate yourself with the facts before you blow off Ford.
And, please, this is the funeral thread. Take that somewhere else.
President Ford's family are golden examples of dignity and goodness. I am awed by their conduct during this saddest of times for them.
It was Steve.
"Be the doers of the Word, and not merely the hearers..."
Understand one of the D.C. airports is closed for this ceremony as to prevent the noise from disturbing the honor.
A good admonition from Susan Ford Bales in the reading, "your anger does not produce God's righteousness". :)
You're right. I'm listening to this on the radio...and I feel sad for Prez Ford's family. I always like them..
I love the bible verses they've chosen for this.
In just a little while we can all meet again in Chat to discuss American Idol and House..
We had some good fun there..
sw
I wouldn't take the time to watch either klinton or karter's funerally.
President GHW Bush speaking now.
Bush 41 up!
EXCELLENT choice of scripture for that crowd.
Is it my imagination or did slick willie look a little uncomfortable during the reading?????
It's Woodward. He does this type of stuff all the time. Let's wait until we have the whole story before we condemn President Ford.
(( GHWB ))) speaking. I love that man.
Thanks be to God.
Slow to anger, for it does not produce God's righteousness..."
"Be the doers of the Word, and not merely the hearers..."
I just put that on my computer screen. Words to live by!
sw
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