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Live Thread - President Ford's Body Leaving Capitol for Final Time
FNC ^ | January 02, 2007 | AP

Posted on 01/02/2007 5:41:07 AM PST by 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.

Watch streaming live video at 9:15 a.m. ET on FOXNews.com.

(Excerpt) Read more at foxnews.com ...


TOPICS: Breaking News; Government
KEYWORDS: ford; geraldrford
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To: PhiKapMom

It is a beautiful day here. As the Fox News reporter correctly noted...it's rare for us to have so much blue sky and sunshine during the winter months.


961 posted on 01/02/2007 9:55:39 AM PST by Dolphy
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To: La Enchiladita

Have you seen the wonderful picture of President Bush with folded arms receiving a blessing from the priest giving out Communion at the Mass he attended in New Orleans last September?


962 posted on 01/02/2007 9:55:40 AM PST by maica (America will be a hyperpower that's all hype and no power -- if we do not prevail in Iraq)
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To: Fawn
My office is open..... I guess the real people have to work yea, it appears you are hard at work, I guess the real people are surfin the internet and not working (too)
963 posted on 01/02/2007 9:56:15 AM PST by SF Republican
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To: onyx

Off we go, still debating where exactly we will take our place along the motorcade :)

I will let you know how it goes.


964 posted on 01/02/2007 9:57:20 AM PST by Dolphy
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To: SuziQ

My parish has the traditional Mass at 11:00 a.m. also and then, in evening at 5:30, they have what is called the "Teen Life" Mass and that includes contemporary music. It's nice too, but I am SO traditional.

I was raised in the American Baptist Church, which is vastly different from Southern Baptist. It is (or was) High Church compared to most Protestant denominations, except perhaps Presbyterian.


965 posted on 01/02/2007 9:57:42 AM PST by La Enchiladita (People get ready . . .)
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To: advance_copy; La Enchiladita
I am doing non-stop novenas in '07 for this to happen. Anyone want to join me? Dita...it could be your first assignment on becoming a Catholic.
966 posted on 01/02/2007 9:58:07 AM PST by Miss Didi
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To: Dolphy

God be with you, Dolphy.


967 posted on 01/02/2007 9:58:11 AM PST by La Enchiladita (People get ready . . .)
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To: La Enchiladita
Linking the transcript of Vice President's Remarks at the State Funeral of Former President Gerald R. Ford The United States Capitol Rotunda
968 posted on 01/02/2007 9:58:41 AM PST by Aquamarine
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To: Miss Didi

Please instruct me.

:)


969 posted on 01/02/2007 9:58:46 AM PST by La Enchiladita (People get ready . . .)
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To: linda_22003

The Fox producer should have whispered in someone's ear: find a step for Wallace to stand on, and tell him to brush his hair back. I bet heads will roll in the production dept when Wallace sees what he looked like in today's 'interview.'


970 posted on 01/02/2007 9:59:02 AM PST by maica (America will be a hyperpower that's all hype and no power -- if we do not prevail in Iraq)
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To: PhiKapMom

So happy that the weather in DC was good for the funeral - not one of the infrequent, but NASTY, blizzards they get.


971 posted on 01/02/2007 9:59:25 AM PST by Inspectorette
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To: Dolphy


Thanks, Dolphy. I wish I knew how to "look" for you!!!

Be safe!!!!


972 posted on 01/02/2007 10:00:23 AM PST by onyx (Phillip Rivers, LT and the San Diego Chargers! WOO-HOO!)
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To: Dolphy

Enjoy the day and thanks for representing all of us! Will be looking forward to your report. When I saw the skies in Grand Rapids, I smiled -- what wonderful weather to welcome home the biggest supporter of the maize and blue!


973 posted on 01/02/2007 10:00:43 AM PST by PhiKapMom (Rudy 2008)
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To: maica

No, I haven't. That is quite significant... I missed that.

He could easily have been a pastor, I think.


974 posted on 01/02/2007 10:00:50 AM PST by La Enchiladita (People get ready . . .)
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To: Inspectorette

I am too! The blue skies behind one of the President's plane is magnificent. To have this beautiful of day in January is wonderful. I feel so sorry for Betty Ford right now. God needs to give her strength to get through the rest of this day!


975 posted on 01/02/2007 10:03:12 AM PST by PhiKapMom (Rudy 2008)
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To: La Enchiladita

the son that was the actor is still so handsome


976 posted on 01/02/2007 10:03:22 AM PST by RDTF (Quote of the year: "Halp us Jon Carry - We R stuck hear n Irak.")
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To: ohioWfan
If it hasn't been stated yet, "For All the Saints" is Anglican in origin (Ralph Vaughn Williams, British composer, wrote the second tune and it first appeared in the English Hymnal), and used in both Protestant and Catholic traditions.

Thank you very much! I didn't know that. I appreciate your contribution to the discussion.

977 posted on 01/02/2007 10:03:51 AM PST by cantfindagoodscreenname (Is it OK to steal tag lines from tee-shirts and bumper stickers?)
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To: All

I have yet to see a flyover the last few days...have I missed it?


978 posted on 01/02/2007 10:04:23 AM PST by mystery-ak (My Son, My Soldier, My Hero........God Speed Jonathan......)
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To: La Enchiladita

Bringing his casket to Air Force One now


979 posted on 01/02/2007 10:04:43 AM PST by Mo1 (the violence will stop when US politicians step up to the plate and act united for victory and peace)
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To: onyx

"Going Home" theme from Dvorak's New World Symphony. :)


980 posted on 01/02/2007 10:04:56 AM PST by EveningStar
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