Mourners honor Reagan with global salutes and quiet rituals
In a weeklong tribute, world leaders and citizens approached the flag draped casket of Ronald Reagan with varied gestures from gentle touches to silent prayers. Nancy Reagan’s touch set a tone as dignitaries from Thatcher to Gorbachev offered respects, while Americans lined halls and flags.
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Reagan funeral protests by refugees and AIDS activists in San Francisco
About 100 protesters in the Mission District carried plywood crosses bearing victims’ names to denounce Ronald Reagan’s foreign policy. They linked U S support for dictators to thousands of deaths in El Salvador Guatemala Honduras and Nicaragua. A Honduran activist cited a missing brother kidnapped in 1981.
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Mixed reactions to Reagan media coverage in remarks from Cairo residents
Cairo residents express varied views on Reagan funeral coverage. Regina Harley criticizes media overexposure while Marion’s Robert Lorimer calls coverage excessive. Johnston City couple Ralph and Clarice Burchell defend balance, praising the funeral as fitting and respectful. Herrin resident Lori Brooks supports TV access and honors Reagan, while some oppose coin redesigns replacing existing images.
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Reagan’s final farewell honors a life of leadership
At Reagan’s state funeral, Mrs. Reagan led the casket procession and faced private moments amid public pageantry. George H W Bush and his son recalled Reagan’s humor as 25 foreign leaders attended. Tens of thousands viewed the casket and a 4,000 strong invited service reflected a nation’s tribute.
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