Crowds Say ‘Thank You’ as Ted Kennedy is Laid to Rest
0I expected to see crowds of people holding American flags. I didn’t expect to be so moved by the family’s reaction.
I first saw the Hearst carrying Ted Kennedy’s body. A large oval window in the back made it easy to see the flag-draped coffin. Then, limo after limo of family members. I could barely see through some of the dark-tinted windows, but I imagine his wife, kids, and close friends quietly watched the crowds as they made their way in Arlington National Cemetery.
Then, there were limos and SUVs with windows rolled down. I saw arms and hands waving to the crowds. People shouted “thank you” and family members shouted “thank you” back. Then, there were bus loads– more family. The kids were crowded near the front of the buses, waving. You could see their lips moving. Again, the words “thank you.”
I interviewed a woman who– I guess you could say– grew up on the Kennedys. She always felt they were a part of her life. She decided to stand at the entrance to Arlington Cemetery that morning. She simply wanted to say “thank you,” and she knows the family heard her. Here’s the story:
