[Thank You Rush]

I remember the Kennedy funeral procession well and I was amazed at the band music in today's procession. In 1963, it was only a muffled drum and today it was difficult to tell if even the drum was muffled. I will admit the muffled drum beat in 1963 made it somewhat more emotional. I love marching band music but did not appreciate it today and wondered why all the vehicles were in front of the caisson. Additionally, the riderless horse was photographed more in the Kennedy procession. I couldn't keep track of him today and at the end I could only hope that someone would take some water to all the horses.

Also, the flag on the casket in the Capitol Rotunda was not tied down for President Kennedy and Jacqueline and Caroline could reach under it and hold it. I would prefer to see it flowing free as opposed to tied down.

[RightWingMama]

I love marching band music but did not appreciate it today and wondered why all the vehicles were in front of the caisson.

Probably security.

[asgardshill]

In 1963, it was only a muffled drum and today it was difficult to tell if even the drum was muffled. I will admit the muffled drum beat in 1963 made it somewhat more emotional.

You must be psychic. I was just now thinking about that. I was stuck in traffic today listening to the procession on the radio, and I never did hear it. I heard only band music and the ABC radio commentators droning on and drowning it out.

I was 5 years old in 1963, but still remember watching Kennedy's procession on TV. And, the haunting sound of that single muffled drum was what I remember most clearly.

[CTGOPPER]

<> I remember that the drum beat sound was haunting. I heard it in my sleep for a couple days. And can still hear it and see the black and white procession in my mind.

[HairOfTheDog]

A lot of people busted their butts to pull this off without a glitch or an upset. Picking at it is unhelpful. It's done. And it was what it was. Beautiful, if I had to describe it.

[PhiKapMom]

This was all planned by the Reagans years ago and Pres Reagan loved patriotic music. IMHO, some people on here need to stow it -- this was what President Reagan wanted and so be it! It was beautiful and touching but seems some people on here cannot quit snipping even for today!

[A Citizen Reporter]

Isn't that strange? I find the exact opposite emotion. I well remember the sad cadence of the drums during JFK's funeral, but that was a different time, and a different circumstance.

I thought that the procession today was beautiful, and I will always remember that The Battle Hymn of the Republic was played while the casket was carried up the capital steps. Different times, different memories.

[goodnesswins]

I was GLAD for the music today....we are CELEBRATING A LIFE, in my opinion....a life lived long, and VERY WELL. Obviously, the Reagan's decided to have music, since they made the plans.

[fjsva]

...I remember the Kennedy funeral procession well and I was amazed at the band music in today's procession. In 1963, it was only a muffled drum ...

I was telling my kids that I didn't remember music for JFK's...just the drum. I was only in second grade when my parents took me to see it, but I have never forgot the sound of that drum. JFK's funeral was more traumatic and somber. Reagan's is more a celebration of a great man. I think both are appropriate.