I thought it was tasteless to show Nancy leaning over the coffin!

[stinkerbelle]

Originally posted by C.Ann
What really got to me was that scared, bewildered, lost look in her eyes as she was laying over the coffin and the children were gently trying to move her back..

She didn't have to utter a word - her expression said it all - "Ronnie, what am I going to do without you??"

That's when I lost it...

Ditto...

 

[lynxstch]

we said the same thing..and the picture on the front page of our newspaper this morning was of her leaning on the coffin and kissing it!..that should have been a private moment..we agree!

 

[Disney Doll]

Well, while I am sure that Mrs.Reagan approved of every where the cameras were, it would be nice if, once in a while, the media used some discretion and judgement on their own, instead of hiding behind "she said we could do it". It was very generous of that family to share these lst days witht he nation, and they will each say thier private good-bye in their own way, but there are times when they could have had a little more "distance" than the media gave them.

To be perfectly honest, throughout this week that I have been watching these events unfold, the thing that has struck me the most is how intrusive and classless the media is. There are peole debating Ronald reagan's predienecy, whetehe ror not he had Alzhaimer's in his last years as President...all sorts of nasty, hateful things. I am not holodng President Reagan up as a god...obviously, as a human, he wasn't perfect, all of his ideas weren't perfect, and maybe all his decisions weren't perefct. But to start the bashing before he was even buried was the depth of tatselessness IMHO. Free speech, free country and all that other baloney asisde...I know our "rights" as Americans. Respect for the man, the office, the importance of the office would have been nice.

I swear, the media is becoming one of the most vile, negative influences this country has ever seen. Nothing is sacred with them...nothing. It disgusts me.

 

[cynsaun]

Originally posted by roliepolieoliefan
At the end of the funeral, when Nancy said her final goodbye, I thought it was very tasteless to show her leaning over the coffin. The TV stations should have broken away and let her and the "children" have their private time without millions of people watching. Then to make matters worse, you could hear all the cameras clicking in the background. I know he was a public figure, but still give Mrs. Reagan a break. She should have been able to say her final goodbye in private. I know they lowered the coffin in private. But still... Am I the only one who is thinking this?

I thought the same thing!

 

[C.Ann]

Originally posted by Disney Doll

To be perfectly honest, throughout this week that I have been watching these events unfold, the thing that has struck me the most is how intrusive and classless the media is. There are peole debating Ronald reagan's predienecy, whetehe ror not he had Alzhaimer's in his last years as President...all sorts of nasty, hateful things. I am not holodng President Reagan up as a god...obviously, as a human, he wasn't perfect, all of his ideas weren't perfect, and maybe all his decisions weren't perefct. But to start the bashing before he was even buried was the depth of tatselessness IMHO. Free speech, free country and all that other baloney asisde...I know our "rights" as Americans. Respect for the man, the office, the importance of the office would have been nice.

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This is pretty much why I did not watch ANY of this until last evening.. I could care less about the blow-by-blow "he did this" , "he didn't do that", "he should have", etc.. He's dead - it's over and done with - no need to rip him to shreds now..

 

[doxdogy]

I thought I was the only one that felt this way.

Originally posted by Megan's Mom
Did anyone else feel sorry for Michael? He has always been on the outside looking in all his life and it think it continued through the funeral. He probably had the best relationship with his father.

 

[Pin Wizard]

I agree...BUT when someone enters public life, their private life is basically gone.

 

[poohandwendy]

it would be nice if, once in a while, the media used some discretion and judgement on their own, instead of hiding behind "she said we could do it". It was very generous of that family to share these lst days witht he nation, and they will each say thier private good-bye in their own way, but there are times when they could have had a little more "distance" than the media gave them.

Well said, ITA

I swear, the media is becoming one of the most vile, negative influences this country has ever seen. Nothing is sacred with them...nothing. It disgusts me.

Again, well said!!!

 

[CarolA]

Keep in mind that Nancy and the late President planned all the details including allowing the media at the evening service. Other President's have not allowed the media at the "Family service" (If you can call a service with 700 guests a family service!)

I will admit that it broke my heart, I just cried for her and I was yelling at Patty to get up there with her mother. I could not have left my Mom up there alone. I was so relieved when the kids came up.

The camera clicking bothered me, but I guess if you have been the First Lady you have long ago learned to ignore it. None of the kids or Nancy ever even looked over at the cameras in disgust.

 

[PenskeSth1]

Originally posted by C.Ann
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She didn't have to utter a word - her expression said it all - "Ronnie, what am I going to do without you??"

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That is exactly what I was saying. I felt so bad for her.

I hope she had some time after the service to go back and have complete alone time with the President before they lowered him into the ground. I understand it was a very public event, but geesh those camera guys have no shame what so ever!

 

[theSurlyMermaid]

I utterly lost it as well. What a storybook love they had...it's kind of breathtaking what with all these stupid reality TV romances, and people tossing around "for the rest of our lives" with such nonchalance.

While I felt horrible that the cameras were there clicking away (all that noise...DH and I were shaking our heads) it was yet another iconic moment in the Reagan love story. It's hard not to get a little swept up in it.

Watching it has made me feel better about the existence and survival of true love, at least. I hope it did the same for others.

 

[cati]

xx

 

[lazarru]

As people were leaving, they did say that Nancy and the children had just left in their limo so I don't think they did go back after everyone left. I'm sure someone stayed to be there for the final moment, but I do think Nancy left.

 

[lazarru]

Originally posted by WDWLVR

As for Nancy - I see her as a very strong woman. She has to be to do all she has for the last week. I see her becoming very open and becoming more public about the ordeal they have been through and helping the fight so others don't have to suffer in the future.

It's going to be very interesting to see what Nancy does as one of the biggest things she is supporting is stem cell research while Pres. Bush is heavily against it. I hope that she does win something in her fight for that as I think it can help many

 

[Rutt and Tuke]

I think Nancy will continue her fight in favor of stem cell research to benefit alzheimers and other diseases.

 

[Pooh93]

I missed the live ceremony, but ended up staying up until 1:30 am watching the replay and I was just bawling. I lost it after the first son started talking, when their minister was "thanking" Nancy, when they gave her the flag, and watching her own anguish. I kept thinking I should look away out of respect and it was so painful to watch, but yet I couldn't look away. The way she clutched the flag as she was escorted away was as if she was holding onto Ronnie himself and it just broke my heart.

I can't imagine the week she went through and then being from one coast to the other yesterday would have been a small feat under the best of circumstances, but to have all that going on....I don't know. I like to think of myself as a strong person, but I don't know if I could do it now let alone at 81 yrs old.

I do agree when the commentators kept mentioning that Hollywood couldn't have written a script any more perfect. That sunset was tremendous and I don't know if I'll ever look at a sunset the same way again.

 

[cgcw]

I was very moved by the entire funeral. I do agree that Nancy was well aware of the plans and had her approval on all that happened. As private as it could have been, I also had a hard time looking away.

Originally posted by Megan's Mom
Did anyone else feel sorry for Michael? He has always been on the outside looking in all his life and it think it continued through the funeral. He probably had the best relationship with his father.

I was brought to tears a couple times yesterday with Michael. The first time was his eulogy when he talked about his relationship with his Dad. The second was when Reagan's 3 children were standing on the opposite side of Nancy. As an outsider, I noticed how Patti & Ron were together and Michael was just a step or two away. And then when they approached Nancy & the casket, again, he looked awkwards and like he didn't know what to do. I was very sad for him. I was glad to see that he went back with his own wife and children to stand by their side.

I was very saddened for all of the Reagan's.

 

[mum4jenn]

Did anyone notice the little 'dig' Michael made to Ron and Patty? Michael made the statement about how proud he was to have the Reagan name and he was proud to carry on the name.Patty took Davis a long time ago and Ron had taken the Reagan name off of his years ago. Wonder if he (they) will take it back now? As you might recall Ron goes by Ron Prescott.

 

[Robinrs]

Originally posted by mum4jenn
Did anyone notice the little 'dig' Michael made to Ron? Michael made the statement about how proud he was to have the Reagan name and he was proud to carry on the name. Ron had taken the REagan name off of his name years ago. Wonder if he will take it back now? As you might recall he goes by Ron Prescott.

Wow, I didn't know that. I've always found the family ties in that family to be quite strange.

 

[arminnie]

Originally posted by C.Ann
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What really got to me was that scared, bewildered, lost look in her eyes as she was laying over the coffin and the children were gently trying to move her back..

She didn't have to utter a word - her expression said it all - "Ronnie, what am I going to do without you??"

That's when I lost it...

Me too. I know she had to have given permission ahead of time, but who can predict what their emotions will be at a time like that. I felt like such an intruder - I changed the channel but that didn't help - it was everywhere and they keep showing it over and over again. (at least that's what it seems like to me).

I spoke at my mother's funeral and I did not know until I went back to my seat whether I was going to just totally lose it up there or not. I was able to go on and I'm glad as I wanted to honor my mother. My sister couldn't do it and that's ok too.