tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post3704349499555972105..comments2024-03-16T14:54:12.445-04:00Comments on History Is Elementary: President Ford's TreeEHThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17964668210604436937noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-85623491597016930002007-01-05T15:38:00.000-05:002007-01-05T15:38:00.000-05:00These hidden nuggets make history so interesting. ...These hidden nuggets make history so interesting. It is also interesting, maybe scary, to think of how history could have gone in an opposite direction in a hurry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-43607932053973468372006-12-31T23:12:00.000-05:002006-12-31T23:12:00.000-05:00Happy New Year, EHT! I haven't forgotten about yo...Happy New Year, EHT! I haven't forgotten about you.Deb Sistrunk Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14072871724975222638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-80877348603194418392006-12-31T17:02:00.000-05:002006-12-31T17:02:00.000-05:00Thanks for stopping by my Sunflower blog and suppo...Thanks for stopping by my Sunflower blog and supporting me!<br />Welcome back anytime.<br /><br />Happy Healthy New Year!<br /><br /><br />I will Exercise for Comments!<br /><a href="http://smilingsunflower.blogspot.com/">Sunflower</a>Sunflowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14947715277607297770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-23997540660682864802006-12-31T16:03:00.000-05:002006-12-31T16:03:00.000-05:00Gee, I probably saw you on television and didn't e...Gee, I probably saw you on television and didn't even realize it!<br /><br />I'm glad you commented on this, and I'm glad you represented so many many of us who were unable to pay our respects. <br /><br />I watched a portion of the ceremony last night. I was struck by Mrs. Ford and how tired she looked. I was also struck by how attentive her sons and daughter seemed to be for their mother's well being. <br /><br />The national opportunities for mourning and paying respects are nececessary, but I think we all need to remember the family members at this time. While my mother's wake and funeral were over a couple of days the Ford family have endured several days of ceremony. I pray that God continues to give them strength.EHThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17964668210604436937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20993778.post-58511764195229978912006-12-31T14:17:00.000-05:002006-12-31T14:17:00.000-05:00I was one of the first ten people admitted into th...I was one of the first ten people admitted into the Capitol Rotunda for the public viewing of President Ford Laying in State.<br /><br />After seven and a half hours, the people in line with me became fast friends. We all had this in common: a deep respect for the President and a sense of history. As we were the very first in line and had waited far longer than anyone, we all were interviewed my several news agencies.<br /><br />The observations shared by my,'linemates' - all ages and backgrounds attested to his character. Attributes such as dignity, honor, integrity, decency, quiet strength, were overheard many times.<br /><br />Although I was the only one in our particular group to have voted for him, nevertheless, there was a great deal of respect for the challenges he faced and the role he played to 'calm a nation' and his leadership abilities.<br /><br />I'm glad to have spent the time to pay my respects and honor one who gave so much service to our country.<br /><br />A.M. WhittakerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com