Posted on 12/25/2006 5:03:48 PM PST by snugs
The president has to file a plan for his own funeral well before it is needed. So they can request things, or not. I suppose all are entitled to full state honors but perhaps not all would want that. I think I read recently that Jimmah Cahtah was working on his funeral plan recently, and Clinton hasn't done his yet.
I think they have to get the plan filed to work out problems in advance, maybe Congress has to authorize some things.
Thanks for the headline. I've had to keep going back and forth from the computer to the other parts of the domicile and I have been behind-hand all night on the Dose. Just now saw your post about President Ford.
A couple weeks ago when I read of his health deteriorating, I thought, This is so sad that Ford is going to die before Bubba J. Liveshot, because he and his WINO are going to be muscling their way into all the living presidents photos (mercy, there's Jimmy Carter and Rosalyn in the background too!).
Poor Betty Ford, having to put up with all THAT in her sorrow.
At least the current president knows how to give honor where honor is due, and not go Wellstone on us.
How do you make your fonts fade from one color to the others?
STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT
Laura and I are greatly saddened by the passing of former President Gerald R. Ford.
President Ford was a great American who gave many years of dedicated service to our country. On August 9, 1974, after a long career in the House of Representatives and service as Vice President, he assumed the Presidency in an hour of national turmoil and division. With his quiet integrity, common sense, and kind instincts, President Ford helped heal our land and restore public confidence in the Presidency.
The American people will always admire Gerald Ford's devotion to duty, his personal character, and the honorable conduct of his administration. We mourn the loss of such a leader, and our 38th President will always have a special place in our Nation's memory. On behalf of all Americans, Laura and I offer our deepest sympathies to Betty Ford and all of President Ford's family. Our thoughts and prayers will be with them in the hours and days ahead.
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Glad you liked the cards.
chuckle.. FREEPMAIL!
"Thank you" doesn't quite cover it, but that's all I can say ...
You're the best. And this family of Dosers, that I'm so proud-happy-thankful to be a part of, is just the greatest.
(((God bless you, my friend.)))
That was a very, very special day, onyx.
Happy Belated by a day Birthday!
& I see the mystery was solvede re You're ?
Am I too late to get a 12.26 Toaster?
:oD
Teeheehee!
No need to answer that...
Thanks for posting ther day after Christmas Dose!
Your 443 is nice & I concur!
& tis nice also to see You post my gif gifft to you along with those sweet words!
Sweet # 44 I agree 1,000%!
Wow! Back to back T's!
>>After January's FReepathon, it's back to the trenches to fight with the trolls and those who seek to divide and demoralize.<<
Do we have to??? Whining.....
((((Thanks GeeBee!))))
& I hope & already know You enjoyed Yours.
I can't believe it! I was just getting ready to go to sleep & checked my pings one more time (ya know, the old refresh)..and there it was.
Of course, I got second wind & went on for a bit.
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