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LIVE THREAD: Reagan State Funeral Ceremony: Arrival at the Capitol
www.freerepublic.com | June 9, 2004

Posted on 06/09/2004 1:36:48 PM PDT by Howlin

Arrival at Andrews Air Force Base scheduled for 5 P.M. EDT.

Beginning of procession: 16th and Constitution at 6:00 P.M.

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The procession begins at 16 th Street and Constitution Avenue with the ceremonial transfer of remains of former President Ronald Reagan from a hearse to a horse-drawn caisson for the processional to the Capitol. The casket transfer will take place at 6 p.m. and caisson continues east with formal military escort.

The public will be able to pay final respects while the remains lie in state in the Capitol rotunda from 7:00 p.m. through Friday, June 11, 2004 at 9:30 a.m.


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Is there word of any memorial ceremonies in Europe? I wouldn't expect one in France but would expect some sort of vigil at the Brandenburg Gate.


3,481 posted on 06/10/2004 10:38:30 AM PDT by NonValueAdded (Ronald Wilson Reagan (1911-2004))
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To: ELS

Someone posted in a new thread that that was the new Iraqi President.


3,482 posted on 06/10/2004 10:39:16 AM PDT by TomGuy (Clintonites have such good hind-sight because they had their heads up their hind-ends 8 years.)
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To: TomGuy
I hope someone doesn't come along here and ask, "Why didn't he take off his hat, and where's his tie?"
3,483 posted on 06/10/2004 10:42:29 AM PDT by Joe Hadenuf (I failed anger management class, they decided to give me a passing grade anyway)
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To: TomGuy

What's the title of that thread?


3,484 posted on 06/10/2004 10:42:56 AM PDT by ELS
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To: ELS
President of Iraq in Rotunda RIGHT NOW
3,485 posted on 06/10/2004 10:45:11 AM PDT by TomGuy (Clintonites have such good hind-sight because they had their heads up their hind-ends 8 years.)
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To: TomGuy

Thanks.


3,486 posted on 06/10/2004 10:49:30 AM PDT by ELS
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To: Howlin
I haven't read this yet, but it should probably have
a 'allergies' alert---have the Kleenex handy...

Soldiers Reflect on Carrying Reagan's Casket
      Posted by Ragtime Cowgirl
On 06/10/2004 12:43:14 PM CDT


DoD-AFPS ^ | June 10, 2004 | Kathleen T. Rhem
  Soldiers Reflect on Carrying Reagan's Casket By Kathleen T. RhemAmerican Forces Press ServiceWASHINGTON, June 10, 2004 – When Justin Rogers and Travis Sullivan were born, Ronald Reagan was president of the United States. A joint-service honor guard transfers former President Ronald Reagan's casket from a hearse to a caisson during a historic ceremony in Washington June 9. Army Spc. Travis Sullivan, from "The Old Guard" ceremonial unit, is at the left rear. Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Samuel Shavers, USN(Click photo for screen-resolution image); high-resolution image available. The evening of June 9, these two young men, now...

3,487 posted on 06/10/2004 10:50:20 AM PDT by TomGuy (Clintonites have such good hind-sight because they had their heads up their hind-ends 8 years.)
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To: TomGuy
Don't know if this has already been posted, but in case not, here is an observation from DU which really displays someone's ignorance, bad taste, and smallness.

"The AP photo linked below clearly shows that a considerable majority of this morning's (Thursday) Reagan mourners in line at the Capitol are corpulent.

Worse yet, two of the mourners are showing disrespect for the flag by wearing it. Of course, they are both significantly overwieght.

The photo also calls into question the media claims that "thousands" of mourners have come to the Capitol. The people in line are loosely scattered in a way that suggests a rather modest turnout."


3,488 posted on 06/10/2004 10:51:03 AM PDT by hankbrown
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To: ELS
Does anybody know who the Arab dignitary is who is being escorted in by Sen. Frist?

Yes that's Mullah Sahib Ali Baba Mohamad Abu Abed Abu Steif Abed Allou El Bayreq.

3,489 posted on 06/10/2004 10:52:20 AM PDT by Joe Hadenuf (I failed anger management class, they decided to give me a passing grade anyway)
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To: Joe Hadenuf

LOL! I am so impressed every time I watch the changing of the guard. Poetry in motion.


3,490 posted on 06/10/2004 11:01:04 AM PDT by ELS
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To: TomGuy

Thank you for that link, too.


3,491 posted on 06/10/2004 11:16:15 AM PDT by ELS
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To: ELS

Slow thread; there needs to be a new one "Public Viewing at the Capitol Rotunda" or something like that. I think that was (Alan?) Simpson we just saw..


3,492 posted on 06/10/2004 11:39:42 AM PDT by wolficatZ (_><))))*>__( D-DAY - 6th of June +60 +4 ***Oradour-sur-Glane***)
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To: TomGuy

President Bush due at Rotunda about 7:00PM. Gorbachov to arrive "within the next several hours"


3,493 posted on 06/10/2004 12:12:46 PM PDT by NautiNurse (Missing Iraqi botulinum toxin? Look at John Kerry's face)
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To: My2Cents
Be my guest. I know the thread on Pres. Reagan's arrival at the capitol yesterday was somber, but when I saw the Cesar Romero pic, I couldn't resist posting it along side Bela Pelosi.

Hey, you were just doing what we do in my family when we bury someone--We make jokes, because we know where they're going. Ronald Reagan is in the real shining city now.

3,494 posted on 06/10/2004 12:17:22 PM PDT by Mr. Silverback (Pre-empt the third murder attempt: Pray for Terri Schindler-Schiavo!)
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To: FreeReign

Ok let me try this in a positive way.

The President's casket was placed, geometrically or not, where it could be viewed and he could be honored by many Americans both on television and those in the rotunda.

The sailor was probably nervous and didn't see his "mark" or whatever, but - these are our finest young men and women and they are the future.

The flower wreaths were probably composed of flowers that were favorites of Pres. Reagan and or Nancy.

Those folks in tank tops, flip flops (Ugh - wrong word..flip flop...er...um...sandals!) and shorts, etc. were braving hot humid weather in lines 3 to 5 hours long to honor a President. I was in D.C. in June once when it was over 90 degrees and I almost fainted.

Carl Levin sitting? Well....maybe foot surgery? Knee surgery? or ...............?


3,495 posted on 06/10/2004 12:19:41 PM PDT by bunches (George Bush is the president......Thank God.)
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To: RightWingMama
When I was in grammer school we had "bomb drills" where we had to get under our desks in case the Russians dropped the Big One.

Yep, I just guffawed when I saw that Kucinich was using "Where fear ends hope begins" as his campaign slogan. Reagan was the one who ended fear for a lot of us, and began hope again after 20 years of it being run into the ground.

3,496 posted on 06/10/2004 12:21:57 PM PDT by Mr. Silverback (Pre-empt the third murder attempt: Pray for Terri Schindler-Schiavo!)
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To: F16Fighter

And you're still classy!

Don't forget to belch the alphabet on your way out of the rotunda, flyboy.


3,497 posted on 06/10/2004 12:24:36 PM PDT by Mr. Silverback (Pre-empt the third murder attempt: Pray for Terri Schindler-Schiavo!)
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To: texasflower
Thank you for giving us the post about President Reagan's sweet spiritedness during his illness, texasflower. I truly believe that it authoritatively speaks of the inner uprightness of the soul of the man.

It may have been Cheney who called him a "providential" leader. In closely observing I have come to perceive that that is more true than most suspect. His unique preparation for his God ordained purpose was too perfect to have been accidental.
The fact that RR's candidacy had to be forced on the RNC, etc. etc. Only a merciful God could have provided him with all that favor to bless our Nation with a leader so upright that He could bestow bloodless victories and economic largess through him.
I see it as a graphic fulfillment of this word:
Pro 29:2 "When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn." That said, my heart is aching for the Texas flood victims. May Our Lord provide deliverance to Texas from this flood scourge.
3,498 posted on 06/10/2004 1:00:16 PM PDT by Spirited
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To: Brad's Gramma

O-MG! Those are the most wonderful pictures. Popped into tears. It's so good to know how much we all loved this great man.


3,499 posted on 06/10/2004 1:13:15 PM PDT by Letitring
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To: Spirited
speaks of the inner uprightness of the soul of the man

That's lovely.

His unique preparation for his God ordained purpose was too perfect to have been accidental.

The fact that RR's candidacy had to be forced on the RNC, etc. etc.


I agree and that also certainly applies to our current President. President Bush has not been able to accomplish his duties without bloodshed, but I believe he was appointed by God as well.

my heart is aching for the Texas flood victims

Mine does too. We lost our house in the Texas flooding of 1994. We had a two story house on a hill, that was completely submerged. The process of clean up and recovery is horrible.

My part of Texas is fine this time.
3,500 posted on 06/10/2004 1:15:40 PM PDT by texasflower (in the event of the rapture.......the Bush White House will be unmanned)
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