A thoughtful person on the funeral thread posted the program from the funeral. Post 378.
I was there, sitting way in the back. Brit Hume used the proper words when he reported on it: Elegant and Solemn. The children were incredibly composed, but I bet the added pressure of being televised would have made it too much for them. It would have turned into a circus about who were the celebrities in attendance. This way it was a personal event, even though shared with anyone who could make it to the Shrine.
What an honor for Tony to have such a send-off. The President of the United States and the President of Catholic University to give their time and love in their remarks.