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.

[arasina]

Ethereal, heavenly choir! Just beautiful. One of my favorite songs, too.

[Peach]

Perfect song for the president who loved this country so much.

[motife]

oh beautiful.. for patriot's dream..

[cyborg]

I LOVE that song

[samadams2000]

To answer their coming question:

Yes Republicans do corner the market of Patriotism.

[Remember Ruby Ridge]

You are so right! What a perfect description. We, as a country, are so blessed by having had her as a First Lady. Such grace and elegance. Mrs. Reagan, we love you.

[Darlin']

Yes, it was. I'm a Cheney Chick from waaaay back.

This arrangement of America The Beautiful is so lovely.

[section9]

Nancy has been through hell. She saw her husband become a distant figure who didn't know her, until, perhaps at the very end. When the end came, it is said that she felt something like relief. I would not blame her. Her great husband, the Man who destroyed the Soviet Empire, had passed into History. But not before suffering in the worst, most protracted way. His mind had gone. However, at the end, all was not lost. His immortal soul had returned to its rightful Owner.

I have said in these past days that excessive mourning for Reagan is not appropriate. Rather, I shall paraphrase General Patton, and thank God that Ronald Wilson Reagan lived.

Be Seeing You,

Chris

[glock rocks]

Absolutely lovely rendition.

[Endeavor]

What a voice that woman has - beautiful.

[CWW]

This is the most wonderful tribute -- simple, pure and Godly!

[sinkspur]

Malaise was Jimmy Carter's term. He first used it, he first accused the nation of being it.

Actually, Carter never used the term. The press termed his downer dronings as his "malaise speech."

[Judith Anne]

USAF Singing Sargents. *sniff*

[Conservative4Ever]

move over girlfriend..and pass the kleenex.

Red

[MoJo2001]

"may" should be mail. Hello? I was born in America and can sometime manage to speak proper English. Hehe!

[maryz]

I just thought Stevens was edging too much in that direction. Hastert was fine, and Cheney was a truly class act.

[Sybeck1]

Just wondering, anybody looked to see what going on over at DU?

[cyborg]

Notice how wide they had their eyes open? Probably so they don't cry.

[WarrenC]

but we're never surprised at grace coming from Mr. Cheyney, are we? -- what an intelligent, classy gentleman.