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Images: Funeral of Gerald R. Ford

Stateside with Rosalea Barker

Funeral of Gerald R. Ford, December 29, 2006


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The only people allowed any closer than 4 lanes distance from the church were Fox video, an AP photographer, and the official military photographer. A flatbed truck was set up for the major media players, and the military were also taking less formal photographs.

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Amidst the sea of satellite trucks, one local news crew had a more lo-tech solution to seeing what was going on back in the studio.

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At President Ford’s request, a sailor was the flag bearer for the reception of the casket.


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The band played Oh God Our Help In Ages Past as “the church song”.

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Police officers and other staff pay their respects as the coffin enters.

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