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Live Thread - President Ford's Body Leaving Capitol for Final Time
FNC ^ | January 02, 2007 | AP

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.

Watch streaming live video at 9:15 a.m. ET on FOXNews.com.

(Excerpt) Read more at foxnews.com ...


TOPICS: Breaking News; Government
KEYWORDS: ford; geraldrford
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To: Mo1
I had the hugest crush on Steve when I was a girl. Now where are my tissues?
41 posted on 01/02/2007 6:28:57 AM PST by defconw (Soon to be Mrs. Cibco in 116 days! Woo Hoo!)
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To: Right_in_Virginia
"Abide With Me" now being played.

"Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes,
Guide through the darkness and point me to the skies....In life, in death oh Lord, abide with me."

42 posted on 01/02/2007 6:30:26 AM PST by Miss Marple
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To: Miss Marple

OMG, the kids arm and arm! Tears.


43 posted on 01/02/2007 6:31:38 AM PST by defconw (Soon to be Mrs. Cibco in 116 days! Woo Hoo!)
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To: defconw

In some ways, this is more poignant to me than President Reagan's funeral.


44 posted on 01/02/2007 6:31:48 AM PST by Miss Marple
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To: defconw

tears here too :0(


45 posted on 01/02/2007 6:32:12 AM PST by Mo1 (the violence will stop when US politicians step up to the plate and act united for victory and peace)
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To: Mo1

This is reminding me of my dad's funeral..sniff.


46 posted on 01/02/2007 6:32:48 AM PST by Miss Marple
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To: Miss Marple

I feel like in many ways we're watching a very private, very personal funeral.


47 posted on 01/02/2007 6:32:51 AM PST by Right_in_Virginia
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To: David Isaac

Thank You, David. Many more for you. :)


48 posted on 01/02/2007 6:32:53 AM PST by defconw (Soon to be Mrs. Cibco in 116 days! Woo Hoo!)
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To: Miss Marple
In some ways yes. The kids really have been involved and their love is unabashed.
49 posted on 01/02/2007 6:34:16 AM PST by defconw (Soon to be Mrs. Cibco in 116 days! Woo Hoo!)
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To: Right_in_Virginia
Yes. I agree.

One thing President Ford could justifiable take pride in is that lovely family. Look at how close they are, how well-behaved the great-grandchildren are. I even noticed one of the granddaughters, who must be in her late 30's, weeping silently as the casket was brought down.

50 posted on 01/02/2007 6:34:31 AM PST by Miss Marple
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To: Miss Marple

This is real America.


51 posted on 01/02/2007 6:35:30 AM PST by defconw (Soon to be Mrs. Cibco in 116 days! Woo Hoo!)
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To: defconw
For those who don't know, President and Mr.s Bush had the Ford children and grandchildren to the White House last night. They also went to Blair House to visit Mrs. Ford.

OUT OF CAMERA SHOT, I might add.

52 posted on 01/02/2007 6:35:50 AM PST by Miss Marple
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To: Mo1; All

G'Morning, Mo and everyone. Thnak you for the ping. Just getting here and I'm watching FNC. Nice to here Brit's voice.


53 posted on 01/02/2007 6:35:58 AM PST by onyx (Phillip Rivers, LT and the San Diego Chargers! WOO-HOO!)
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To: Miss Marple

Wow. I did not know this. Thanks for posting.


54 posted on 01/02/2007 6:37:11 AM PST by Right_in_Virginia
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To: Miss Marple
Another class act, the Bushes. Good people! Thanks for sharing that, I did not know.
55 posted on 01/02/2007 6:37:11 AM PST by defconw (Soon to be Mrs. Cibco in 116 days! Woo Hoo!)
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To: Miss Marple

I didn't know that . thanks for the info


56 posted on 01/02/2007 6:39:13 AM PST by Mo1 (the violence will stop when US politicians step up to the plate and act united for victory and peace)
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To: defconw

I knew most of you didn't know that. It was mentioned early this morning on Fox, which is probably the only outlet who will do so.


57 posted on 01/02/2007 6:39:41 AM PST by Miss Marple
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To: Mo1

Thank you, Mo1.

Need to watch it upstairs, but I'll read along when I can.

What a somber, loving and dignified family. The heart of America.


58 posted on 01/02/2007 6:39:49 AM PST by pinz-n-needlez (Jack Bauer wears Tony Snow pajamas)
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To: Mo1
What a beautiful day it is.
59 posted on 01/02/2007 6:39:56 AM PST by defconw (Soon to be Mrs. Cibco in 116 days! Woo Hoo!)
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To: Miss Marple

A grandchild could be about 30 at the most; the first Ford child to marry (Michael) did so in 1974.


60 posted on 01/02/2007 6:40:19 AM PST by linda_22003
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