Betty Ford Funeral Procession

Following Betty Ford's funeral in nearby East Grand Rapids, the procession drove right by the coffee house I was posted at today. (Yes, even with a great office, sometimes it's more enjoyable, and less distracting, to work out of a coffee shop.) Luckily, I just happened to have my camera with me, so I was able to capture a few pictures of this historical event. It was neat to think that just around the corner was former President Bill Clinton, former Vice-President Dick Cheney, and former First Lady Laura Bush. The most touching part of watching the procession roll by was the 8-10 family vehicles that followed. The streets were lined with Grand Rapidians, and the Ford family vehicles certainly seemed to appreciate them as both parties waved condolences to each other. I learned these last couple of days watching coverage of her and can appreciate the impact she has made in peoples' lives around the nation. That's one thing we all can do, make an impact. Let's do that...