Senator Edward Kennedy will be buried at Arlington National cemetery
Senator Ted “Edward”Kennedy Funeral update- There will be only Four of Five Living Presidents at the Ted Kennedy Funeral Mass on Saturday. Reports state that Bush 41, George H W Bush will not able to make the trip.
“A spokesman for Bush said Friday that he and his wife, Barbara, decided not to attend Kennedy’s funeral after learning their son, former President George W. Bush, would attend.
Jim McGrath says the 85-year-old Bush feels his son’s presence would “amply and well represent” the family Saturday.”
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The funeral arrangements for Ted Kennedy have been updated. Here are the Latest updates from the Kennedy Family. Please note there are significant time changes from Earlier reports.
August 27th Thursday Evening:
6 p.m.-11 p.m. – The Senator will lie in repose at the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum. (public invited.)
The Senator will be joined throughout the day and night by a civilian honor guard of family, friends, and current and former staff.
He will also be joined by a military honor guard.
This is event is pool press and open to the public.
On Friday, August 28th, 2009
Lie in Repose at John F. Kennedy Library and Museum
8 a.m.-3 p.m. – Senator Kennedy will lie in repose at the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum. (Public Viewing)
This event is pool press and open to the public.
Friday Evening, August 28th 2009
Celebration of Life Memorial Service
7 p.m.-9 p.m. – There will be a Celebration of Life Memorial Service at the John Fitzgerald Kennedy Presidential Library.
This event is closed to the public and press will be pooled.
Saturday, August 29, 2009 Funeral Mass for Edward Kennedy
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Senator Kennedy’s funeral mass will take place at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Basilica in Boston, Massachusetts.
This event is closed to the public and press will be pooled.
Saturday Evening August 30th 2009.ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY
A burial service for Senator Kennedy will be held at Arlington National Cemetery.
THE ARLINGTON SERVICE WILL TAKE PLACE AT 5:30 pm Saturday.
It is closed to the public and pooled press.
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