Live Thread - President Ford's Body Leaving Capitol for Final Time

FNC ^ | January 02, 2007 | AP

[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.

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[defconw]

I had the hugest crush on Steve when I was a girl. Now where are my tissues?

[Miss Marple]

"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."

[defconw]

OMG, the kids arm and arm! Tears.

[Miss Marple]

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

[Mo1]

tears here too :0(

[Miss Marple]

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

[Right_in_Virginia]

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

[defconw]

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

[defconw]

In some ways yes. The kids really have been involved and their love is unabashed.

[Miss Marple]

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.

[defconw]

This is real America.

[Miss Marple]

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.

[onyx]

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

[Right_in_Virginia]

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

[defconw]

Another class act, the Bushes. Good people! Thanks for sharing that, I did not know.

[Mo1]

I didn't know that . thanks for the info

[Miss Marple]

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.

[pinz-n-needlez]

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.

[defconw]

What a beautiful day it is.

[linda_22003]

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