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famous funerals | which do you remember most?

Published Jul. 6, 2008

When it's all said and done, most people are given the greatest party of their life, once that life has ended. Unfortunate, but true.

But no matter how you feel about funerals, they definitely make a lasting impression and are often talked about for years to come. Who doesn't remember Princess Diana's funeral? Or President John F. Kennedy's?

For the famous, the way you're remembered at the end, is almost as important as the way you lived. 

So tell us, what famous funerals stand out in your mind, and why?

 

 



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those of you that remember JFK don't remember one of the greatest Americans in Modern History, Dwight D Eisenhower he died in 69'

I probably remember JFK funeral the most. I lived in DC as a kid and my dad took us to see the procession as it came down Pennsylvania ave. Just so happened that we were right across the street from little John John when the famous picture of him saluting was shot. I had no idea who it was at the time though. I was 7.

John Kennedy's - with John John saluting his casket and Caroline in the precious little dress and coat...Cried like a baby for days. He was MY President (I was all of 13 at the time.) Princess Di - There was such an outpouring from the British people (and all the rest of us too). I was directing a wedding that evening and the funeral was most of the conversation prior to the event. Don't think the Royals had any idea how not honoring her would backfire on them. Elvis - truly a tragedy!

The victioms of the 911 attack really stuck in my head. Especially those killed in the line of duty trying save and rescue. As far as the celebs, none really come to mind.

JFK

For all the 3 fans out there... how bout Earnhardt Sr.

Aiso; The solider who had martered himself. When they dropped the coffin...he fell out! But...he was able to sand up and get back into the coffin!!!! I guess "ole rikky mortise"hadn't fully set in!!!

The one I thought was the funniest was the pious "ayatollah khomeini"! They rabelroused the man (like they do everything else)and flipped the body into the street!!!

Actually, the one I remember the best was J. Edgar Hoover's. That brought on a wonderful celebration as the air cleared. Now if he just doesn't contaminate the soil...

My Papaw and my Daddy. Jack Kennedy, Princess Diana, Elvis,Don Knotts, Ronald Reagan.

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