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kerry
04-23-2007, 03:49 PM
This is the last time I'll talk about it...I'm sure some people are tired of seeing it.

I've never been to a Greek Catholic church before and it was very interesting. Almost all of the ceremony was sung. There were TONS of people in attendance, we took two busses from our school (one filled with teachers and one filled with students and parents). The church was overflowing with beautiful flower arrangements from all over the world! News media was respectful and were stationed across the street so that was at least acceptable. The church was packed to capacity and more than half of the people (including myself) were seated or standing in the narthex portion of the church. From there, we watched the funeral on a video screen. After the church ceremony, the funeral procession was so touching. We had three busses carrying people to the cemetary and there were over 25 motorcycle cops escorting the HUGE motorcade. People were standing outside the schools, beside their cars, outside their homes, even fire trucks were stopped on the side of the road to show their respects. One ladder truck had a VT Hokie flag hanging from it. It took approximately an hour to get to the cemetery. I felt bad for all the people who were stopped in traffic. The gravesite was just beautiful. There were over 30 beautiful flower arrangements, so lovely and colorful! The family and church leaders sang some Persian burial song that was so beautiful. I wish I knew what it meant.

What a touching tribute to a beautiful woman and family. May Reema rest in peace.

PS...I found out today that Joe Samaha explained to news what his last name meant....forgiveness...and that is exactly what they are doing.


Kerry

Erin K
04-23-2007, 03:54 PM
That is so touching. Did people wear cheerful colors like they requested?

Thanks for sharing.

kerry
04-23-2007, 04:26 PM
I was surprised...Most people wore black, even Mona. There were lots of people with splashes of color here and there, but for the most part, it was black...I wore a coral floral dress. The temp. was about 85 too so it was quite toasty for many.

Kerry

Vintagegal
04-23-2007, 04:48 PM
Kerry, I can't help but visualize how beautiful her funeral must've been. Just as she wanted. Lots of color. Lots of love. Thank you for sharing. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for Mona and her family.

iloveflipflops
04-23-2007, 04:50 PM
I can also visualize it. Thanks for sharing this Kerry.

midnitecreations
04-23-2007, 05:34 PM
Thank you Kerry for describing the ceremony. It sounded peaceful and beautiful.

gigibee
04-23-2007, 06:31 PM
Thank you for sharing with us as I know this is very difficult for all of you. It did sound like a most beautiful ceremony.

Konnie

cindi
04-23-2007, 07:21 PM
you decribed it beautifully. I can see the whole thing.
It sounds like a beautiful and fitting ceremony.
I will be sure to say another prayer for the family and friends.
Cindi

shuggy
04-23-2007, 07:22 PM
thank you for sharing. it sounds like it was amazing.