Gerald R. Ford Burial Services in Grand Rapids

[houseofdon]

I sent email to both Stelma and Dolan today to let them know about Westboro Baptist's plans. I also sent one to Jim Harger at the Press, who was previously unaware. He said he talked to their spokesperson and called her the "most hate-filled woman" he'd ever spoken to.

[civitas]

Right here Veloise. I actually don't think it's a seawall, but it was more of a retaining wall as part of the riverwalk. I haven't been down there in a while, but I'm pretty sure the DDA hasn't authorized the repair of it yet..

[Veloise]

Right here Veloise. I actually don't think it's a seawall, but it was more of a retaining wall as part of the riverwalk. I haven't been down there in a while, but I'm pretty sure the DDA hasn't authorized the repair of it yet.

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[Veloise]

I sent email to both Stelma and Dolan today to let them know about Westboro Baptist's plans. I also sent one to Jim Harger at the Press, who was previously unaware. He said he talked to their spokesperson and called her the "most hate-filled woman" he'd ever spoken to.

[Veloise]

Sounds like Rumsfeld, Cheney and Jimmy Carter are planning on attending the burial here:

http://www.woodtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=5867316

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[quoteme3]

Chris Wallace should be nicer about GR. His dad, Mike Wallace, got his professional start in a radio station in town after graduation from the University of Michigan.

[snoogit]

City Streets employee said 35-car motorcade, Bush 41 and Jimmy Carter among them (taking notes for their own planning, no doubt!). All the utility access covers will be welded shut (so if any are open, it will be clear that something's amiss). I also heard that all container-like street furniture (mailboxes, trash barrels) will be temporarily removed.

Do terrorists read threads like this?

Today there was a speedboat on the river, speeding along, No fishing gear in sight.

[GRGridGirl]

With the recent events of last night, I wonder if security will be tighter???

[GRDadof3]

Line for the condolence book signing:

FULL SIZE

more photos to come...

[jbr12]

Dang, when were you down there? I was there around noonish and the line was only like 20 people long... tops!

[GRDadof3]

Dang, when were you down there? I was there around noonish and the line was only like 20 people long... tops!

[NorthEnder]

Don't know if this appeared earlier, but he's supposed to land at GRR @ 2:15 pm on tuesday.

I'm hoping to be able to sneak out to get to the airport viewing area!

I don't think secret service closes it down, i believe it was open when bush was at calvin 2 years ago.

[jbr12]

Nice pics! They were setting up those flags lining the museum entrance when I was there.

[tamias6]

Mr. Ford's remains are being transported to the US Capitol rotunda and public visitations will start sometime after 8:00 EST tonight.

(Live feed via my ISP)

[Jasoncw]

I'm way too young to know about him first hand, but from everything I've heard about him he seems like a really great guy. Hopefully someday soon we'll have another nice president like him, and hopefully one from Michigan.

[gvsusean]

on what day and at what time will the procession go through GR?

[Timize]

on what day and at what time will the procession go through GR?

[Veloise]

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The route will be Patterson to 28th Street to I-96 to I-196, the Ford Freeway.

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[GRCentro]

Thanks to everyone for all the great photos! I wish I could be here to see next week's events first-hand, but I'm leaving tomorrow to S. America for a month. Please continue posting photos, thanks!

[GRDadof3]

Don't know if this appeared earlier, but he's supposed to land at GRR @ 2:15 pm on tuesday.

I'm hoping to be able to sneak out to get to the airport viewing area!

I don't think secret service closes it down, i believe it was open when bush was at calvin 2 years ago.

[Rizzo]

Interesting article on lack of showing on the part of elected officials.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16412093/from/RS.4/

[GRDadof3]

Interesting article on lack of showing on the part of elected officials.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16412093/from/RS.4/

[Rizzo]

^The skiers with the red glow sticks(?) now that is one heck of a gesture.

Sometime down the road I'd like to see a remembrance with a sculpture of the President. I think a spot on the Gillet Bridge just before stepping into Ah-Nab-Awen would make for a nice entrance into the park and his Museum.

[monsoon]

Interesting article on lack of showing on the part of elected officials.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16412093/from/RS.4/

[MZT]

OK. This dates me.

When I was a kid, there used to be penny gumball machines. The gum was "chiclet-shaped" and said FORD on each one.

I asked an adult why that was, and was micheivously told: "They're named after the president." So I of course thought the gum should change to CARTER a few years later.

I also remember the mock election we had in grade school home room, and Carter "won".

For what it's worth, Ford is the only president I ever saw in person. He came to speak when the "Liberty Train" (google that if you don't know what I'm talking about) was visiting Greensboro.