LIVE THREAD: Reagan State Funeral Ceremony: Arrival at the Capitol

www.freerepublic.com | June 9, 2004

[Howlin]

Arrival at Andrews Air Force Base scheduled for 5 P.M. EDT.

Beginning of procession: 16th and Constitution at 6:00 P.M.

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The procession begins at 16 th Street and Constitution Avenue with the ceremonial transfer of remains of former President Ronald Reagan from a hearse to a horse-drawn caisson for the processional to the Capitol. The casket transfer will take place at 6 p.m. and caisson continues east with formal military escort.

The public will be able to pay final respects while the remains lie in state in the Capitol rotunda from 7:00 p.m. through Friday, June 11, 2004 at 9:30 a.m.

[lawgirl]

I hope that we get a real number of how many people were there- not CNN saying "10,000"- it looks like HUNDREDS of thousands.

[PhiKapMom]

They should have showed how the three fly on without the 4th F-15.

[Eurotwit]

It's live both on BBC World and Sky News

[mkj6080]

Thanks for the stills.

[goodnesswins]

I was 12 when Kennedy was assassinated....and watched just about everything afterward.....TOTALLY different because he was murdered, had young children...it was more about what COULD HAVE BEEN.....THIS is a celebration of WHAT RONALD REAGAN IS and WAS.

[longtermmemmory]

his new commercial starts with optomism.

How many people will now be able to say, "Mr. Kerry, Ronald Reagan was a friend of mine, you sir are no Ronald Reagan."

[Ciexyz]

The caisson is now making its turn onto the Capitol grounds. People are cheering.

[TomGuy]

[lawgirl]

Listen to the people clapping!

[samadams2000]

The founding fathers would have used those democrats as kindling..

[Petronski]

Some of the smirks on these so called statesmen aka Senators need to be smacked right off their faces.

Oh heavens! Pick me please.

[HiJinx]

Those guys and gals do look good, don't they?

Makes you want to hold your head a little higher, your back a little straighter...

I miss those days..

[Mo1]

not CNN saying "10,000"- it looks like HUNDREDS of thousands.

CNN is full of it .. there are alot more then that there

[Helms]

Heat Advisory

Washington, District of Columbia

Statement as of 11:37 am EDT on June 9, 2004

... Heat advisory in effect until 7 PM EDT...

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory this
afternoon and early evening for the cities of Washington DC and
Baltimore. Temperatures of around 90 degrees combined with high
humidities will produce heat indices around 98 degrees. Isolated late
afternoon showers and thunderstorms may provide some relief from the
heat.

Children, the elderly and people with chronic ailments are usually
the first to suffer from the heat. Heat exhaustion, cramps, or in
extreme cases heat stroke can result from prolonged exposure to these
conditions. Friends, relatives, or neighbors should check on people
who may be at risk.

Washington, DC

Forecast as of 5:47 PM EDT on June 9, 2004

Now
A heat advisory continues through this evening for the Washington and Baltimore metropolitan areas inside the beltway. Through 8 PM...expect hazy sunshine with hot and humid conditions. Downtown temperatures will range from 88 to 93 through 7 PM...and then start to slowly fall by 8 PM. Heat indices in the metropolitan areas will range from 93 to 99. Winds will be out of the southwest at 10 mph. Those engaged in outdoor activities early this evening are urged to stay in the shade...drink Plenty of fluids...and avoid strenuous activities until temperatures cool later this evening.

Forecast as of 6:43 PM EDT on June 9, 2004

Tonight
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 10 mph early...becoming light and variable. Heat index values around 100.

Thursday
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.

Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. North winds around 10 mph.

Friday
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s. Light winds.

Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Light winds...becoming northeast around 10 mph after midnight.

Saturday
Partly cloudy. Highs around 80.

Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.

Sunday
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s.

Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.

Monday
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.

Monday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s.

Tuesday and Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Lows in the upper 60s.

Wednesday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s.

Updated: 5:51 PM EDT on June 09, 2004 Observed at Washington, District of Columbia
Temperature	90°F 32°C
Humidity	49%
Dew Point	68°F 20°C
Wind	SSW at 16 mph / 26 km/h
Pressure	29.98 in / 1015 hPa
Conditions	Haze
Visibility	6.0 miles / 9.7 kilometers
Clouds	(FEW) : 5997 ft / 1828 m
Yesterday's Maximum	82°F 28°C
Yesterday's Minimum	64°F 18°C
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days	8
Sunrise	05:42 AM (EDT)
Sunset	08:32 PM (EDT)
Moon Rise	01:32 AM (EDT)
Moon Set	12:45 PM (EDT)
Moon Phase

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[cgk]

Look at the crowd in this one!

[Darlin']

Thanks, I didn't know he'd been at the Weekly Standard before CNN. Glad to see he has returned to his roots.

[Pylon]

I'm used to the F-18's and how loud they are, my route is right next to MCAS Miramar, just the timeing freaked me out.

[prairiebreeze]

they should have focused on the remaining three...

Yes. To illustrate the hole in the formation, the missing man. Sigh

Prairie

[BurbankKarl]

oh, I see it all the time during the Air Show at Edwards AFB....those alarms going all day long...

When the B1 is doing most sonic booms in one pass....