02-12-2011, 04:13 PM
JC's funeral today was expectedley sad, very well attended but otherwise uneventful. It took place at the funeral home and lasted approximately 50 minutes.
Most of those in attendance appeared to me in their 20s, and many were visibly shaken - even young guys were crying. It was pretty much standing room only and it was obvious that JC had many friends.
There were no outbursts or any "'circus"-type behaviors; mostly a pretty dignified service. Maytee was obviously in emotional pain, and spent most if not all of the service kneeling at the casket of her son. There was another, older woman who seemed to be having a hard time; not sure who she was. Perhaps a grandmother?
LE was onhand as well, and provided a police escort to the cemetary, which surprised me. There was to be a reception at a nearby church after the burial from noon-3, according to the printed program.
Most of those in attendance appeared to me in their 20s, and many were visibly shaken - even young guys were crying. It was pretty much standing room only and it was obvious that JC had many friends.
There were no outbursts or any "'circus"-type behaviors; mostly a pretty dignified service. Maytee was obviously in emotional pain, and spent most if not all of the service kneeling at the casket of her son. There was another, older woman who seemed to be having a hard time; not sure who she was. Perhaps a grandmother?
LE was onhand as well, and provided a police escort to the cemetary, which surprised me. There was to be a reception at a nearby church after the burial from noon-3, according to the printed program.