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Originally Posted by Doug

I personally felt upset at the way he was carried through the square. I believe it lacked dignity for such a distinguished gentleman. ........ I have no objection to him being laid in state, or the passage of respectful homage by those who wish to see him before internment.

I wonder why they did it that way? Normally you would expect a "lying in state" and people to file by in homage. Maybe they thought the crowds were just too large or something. I do agree that it would have been more dignified that way.