Well, where were the Bushes. 500 members of congress didn't show up, they weren't all democrats you know.
How much has anybody actually thought about Gerald Ford in the last 20 years? Seriously. He was an unelected president who served 28 months in office 30 years ago. He should be honored, but to pretend that other than the pardon he will be remembered much for anything is just silly.
We don't all get together and remember Fillmore's birthday either. Have a nice state funeral for Ford, and move on.
I don't know about you, buy I have my air and hotel reservations for Summerhill, NY all taken care of. I fly out next Friday. It should be one heck of a party.