The Piss and Reconciliation Fly-By
Vietnam Veterans and their families and friends sponsored a memorial fly-by at the funeral of Jane Fonda. Intended as a warm send-off for the anti-war activist it also reached out to the hundreds of Fonda's friends and fellow activists gathered at the grave site to show their last respect.
The stately slow fly over circled the grave site several times with loud speakers playing an old James Taylor song whose lyrics were modified. "Shower the people she loved with love..."
Funeral attendees expressed their appreciation of the flight by waving their arms with clenched fists signifying Fonda's solidarity with the Black Panther Movement.
This reporters eyes teared up at the display of affection and final closure. Jim Thompson, a Navy veteran, said, "I've waited a long time for this day. Really provides closure, not just for me, but for all who ever served."