JDB
Tybee you will never be forgotten
Some older gentleman just collapse
scandi said:Hi JDB, Some old cronie of Pres. Fords from Michigan. Such an odd deal this evening ceremony has been, the casket coming off the plane, the motorcade driving by his old house on the way to the ceremony. Chaney doesn't look too good - where is Bush?
I think history will be kinder.Peter Hamilton said:Am I watching it? No not at all--Ford has always been ranked by the American people as near the lowest with respect to his presidency--Only Lyndon Johnson and Nixon are held with less respect
BarnGoddess said:http://federalvoice.dscc.dla.mil/federalvoice/030716/navycc.html
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A special feature of the Navy ceremony is the custom of "piping" a distinguished visitor "over the side," which dates back to the times of wooden ships, when senior officers would visit ships in small launches.
As the launch approached a ship, the boatswain mate would use his pipe to muster a crew of men, called "sideboys," to assist the senior officers in coming aboard, hence the term "piping." A sling would be lowered to the launch and the officer would be strapped in and hoisted to the ship's quarterdeck.
Since the seniority of the officer was often an indication of his bulk, the more senior the officer, the larger the number of men needed to hoist him up and "over the side" of the ship. Once on the ship, the assembled crew would take their stations on each side of the officer, lifting him out of the sling. Hence the term "sideboy." The same procedure was used in reverse when senior officers departed the ship.
Hope this helps Camper.
I did watch part of the ceremony. Yes, Dole did look bad. Definitely much older.
BTW, are you snowed in? We'll try to dig out some tomorrow. Snow finally stopped this afternoon.
Peter, I can't understand why you feel such animosity toward a sincerely nice man. I'm confused by your post.Peter Hamilton said:Am I watching it? No not at all--Ford has always been ranked by the American people as near the lowest with respect to his presidency--Only Lyndon Johnson and Nixon are held with less respect
BarnGoddess said:Peter, I can't understand why you feel such animosity toward a sincerely nice man. I'm confused by your post.
Camper, we're not that badly trapped. A neighbor called early yesterday to have us watch out for his missing cattle. Another neighbor found them and plowed up the road from the highway to bring them a bale of hay. This morning it was interesting to see the cattle come down the road, the rancher on his horse and the big loader pushing them along. I really need to go to work on Tuesday, so I hope they have the highway open by then. They're reporting huge drifts on the highways. Since the state has taken care of Denver, they need to send more trucks with plows out here. The neighbors who work for CDOT said last night they only sent two trucks out this way. The BarnGod is on the tractor now to see if he can get to their house to plow their drive some and feed their dog and cat.
Stay put and stay warm Camper.
Me too, Lorann. Am itching to head north to Grand Rapids (one hour drive) to pay my respects, but there are no shuttles and you must use the few city lots available. Though it's a grand day for a walk in Michigan, sunny and about 40 degrees. Downright balmy for us.lorann said:"Attending" the services today, and I am pleased at the respect being shown. Those who knew him, served with him, worked with him. Regardless of any political views, the country is showing respect for a past president and his family and it makes me proud. The younger ones here will see the passing of other past presidents, hopefully a long time from now. Some more popular than others but all deserve respect.
I have been to military funerals before and always jump with the 21 gun salute and even did from the TV screen. And Hail to the Chief, playing of America, the Honor Guard - all of this spreads chills for me.