Billy Graham to lie in honor at Capitol: House speaker

Reuter.com ^ | February 22, 2018 | Ian Simpson

[Diana in Wisconsin]

Well that should make a lot of heads explode in D.C.! I hope he’s well-guarded.

[goldstategop]

Very few people are accorded the honor of lying in state in the US Capitol.

Its a fitting tribute to the Rev. Graham, known as “America’s Pastor.”

May he RIP.

[ought-six]

Waiting for the ACLU to file its lawsuit in 5...4...3...2...1.

[Hostage]

He was an amazing person and great pastor.

I saw him in Los Angeles in 1986. He was the most inspirational and uplifting speaker I had ever heard in my life to that point.

No question that he is now at home with Our Lord.

[V K Lee]

And where will the protesters, paid and volunteer, be corralled? Rev. Graham receiving the respect and admiration he deserves.
RIP, sir. The end of an era.

[laconic]

If he didn’t make it into Heaven, I suspect none of us will. I somehow doubt that anyone reads The Washington Post there or watches a Harvey Weinstein movie.

[Red Badger]

Who was the last non-governmental person afforded this honor?...................Hint: it was a WOMAN.................

[Political Junkie Too]

Rosa Parks.

-PJ

[SunkenCiv]

Ping me when someone posts the answer. :^)

[Vermont Lt]

Only a head of government can lie in state. There is also lie in repose.

All pretty much means the same stuff.

I kind of like, “laid out in the parlor.”

[Red Badger]

PING!.................

[Red Badger]

DING! DING! DING!........We have a winner!................

[Bobalu]

This is such a wonderful idea!

He richly deserves this honor.

In younger days he looked a lot like James Arness...but he was a bit shorter at 6'3" Arness was 6'6"

[Red Badger]

When I was a kid, back in the Stone Age, here Down South, people were laid out in the casket in the living room while visitors brought tons of food...................

[Vermont Lt]

My grandfather was laid out in the front room of the house. As a ten year old, it gave me the creeps. He was a bad man, so I already had the creeps.

[JesusIsLord]

I hope he’s well-guarded.

You got that right! The vitriol hatred in our society for Christians and conservatives/patriots is palatable. Our institutions and those they influence have been perverted by Christ haters. I would encourage all Christian and conservatives to do whatever it takes to protect yourself and your family. Owning a self-defense gun would be wise.

[Political Junkie Too]

Well, you have to know these things when you're a junkie, you know...

-PJ

[redfreedom]

While Graham lies in honor, the MSM will lie in dishonor.

[livius]

Good! He certainly deserved the honor, and I hope they behave themselves. I’m a Catholic, and I thought he was great - I saw him preaching once on the Great Lawn in Central Park.