Vox

Reagan Procession

Amazing to watch, will post thoughts as they occur to me.

:: It must be an amazing honor to be one of the servicemen chosen to carry the casket. Does anyone know how they are selected? I know there are rigorous guidelines for the color guard at every base, must be very intense standards for men who will carry a Presidential casket.

:: Nancy looks amazingly composed - she is a very dignified lady, a treasure.

:: Someone just shouted out "God bless you, Nancy!" Not sure whether that is sweet or completely inappropriate. It is too somber of an occasion for random shouts from the peanut gallery...but isn't it what we are all feeling?

:: The riderless horse just makes me cry; seeing Reagan's boots in the stirrups, the sword on the saddle, knowing how much he had loved to ride....

:: There are so many people lining the streets, such an outpouring of love and respect. Such a great man.

:: The announcers are talking about the grandeur of the ceremony, all the pomp and circumstance, almost sounds disapproving. Noting that Ron & Nancy planned and signed off on all events. Mention that Nixon elected not to do the Presidential funeral. I can't imagine them trying to skip these important public events - the office is too substantial, he was too important to our country, too many people want the opportunity to pay their respects as demonstrated by the volume of people who passed through the library in Simi Valley and are currently lining the streets in D.C.

:: There will be a fly over soon - that should be very impressive

:: Announcer telling the story of a military pilot taking pains to express the love he and other soldiers feel for Ronald Reagan. Comments that Reagan was a friend of the military

:: Watching channel 3 - lousy coverage of the fly over, hope you guys got a better view

:: John McCain appears to be quite jovial - which seems quite inappropriate.

:: Still think the Air Force dress uniform looks the nicest - might be biased there, as well

:: People in the office talking too loud so I can't hear the TV :-( They are right next to each other - and practically shouting.

:: Anyone hear who the officer is who is escorting Nancy? What an important job, that would be another one you'll remember for the rest of your life.

:: Kind of interfers with the gravity of the situation to see that photographer there chomping his gum :-|

:: Comment in the office re: Nancy "That a really classy lady"

:: T.S Elliot quote?

:: Props to Nancy in the speech for her strength and loyalty

:: "A man who appealed to our best hopes instead of our worst fears"

:: "he actually brought freedom to hundreds of thousands of people around the globe"

:: "an unparallelled leader and an exceptional man"

:: "it is our turn to thank Ronald Reagan for making us believe in that shining city"

:: "when others weakened, President Reagan stood tall"

:: "Knowing this moment would come has not made it any easier"

:: "his largeness of spirit"

:: I can't see a flag draped coffin without tears, because I know what it means.

:: The choir sings - wow! They are great.

:: The Reverend has an amazing voice

:: I can't begin to imagine how hard this is for Nancy to have to say good-bye to him over and over again, in public, all week. I hope she gathers some comfort in seeing how many people love him and want to show that love and respect.

:: Announcer debating the fact that Reagan ended the Cold War - idiot. Not only is he wrong, his timing is wrong as well.

:: Now discussing how much this funeral is costing the U.S. - bah!

:: All in all it was a ceremony befitting the man. I am glad he and Nancy decided to allow the full breadth of tribute.

Posted by Vox at June 9, 2004 03:15 PM | Reagan , celebrities , general , military , people , politics