Sir Ed's funeral service

[maxworldbiker]

What is even sadder than Ed's passing, for me, is the fact that those idiot Royal Family toffs have all decided they don't believe our beloved icon is worthy of their representation at his State Funeral. None of them or their representatives are coming over here for it. What fkn tossers. What a bloody disgace. Remind me again why we've chosen to remain part of "The Commonwealth", or what we get out of it that's any bloody use to us??? This gesture, like many others that have gone before it, proves that as part of their so called commonwealth, to which we are supposed to be aligned, they don't give a monkey's about us. There's no respect for the fact that we're a nation grieving for what must surely be one of the greatest achievers and humanitarians the commonwealth has ever produced. Knighting someone is great, but it loses its lustre when it doesn't even bring with it enough respect to at least get SOMEBODY in the firm to rock up at a State Funeral after the fact. When the Queen dies, EnZed will be expected to pay respectful homage in some high profile form. Those that can't make it to Buck House, for the candlelight vigil and the wailings and gnashings of teeth, will no doubt be required to sit around in sobbing heaps in the corner while its all televised anyway. I won't be in either of those crowds! I'll be on my bike, refusing to even think about it.

[Krayy]

One of the tangible of telecommuting is that I can be at home to watch this moving tribute to a great, great man.

A few tears at the end of his grandson eulogy, and while the kids from Hillary School did the Haka as they put the casket in the hearse.

Bless you Sir Ed.


(Pity about Clarke being the sitting PM and having pride of place at the head of the entourage)

[SPman]

Same here in W.A.

I should have been there - haven't missed a family funeral for 40 years, then, 2 in 3 months!

Ah well............

[Paul in NZ]

Nice to see a job well done.... RIP sir ed...

[325rocket]

Anyone else catch the funeral service today?
What an amazing man.

[Hitcher]

At least Sir Ed had been able to hear the adulation and respect people had for him whilst he was alive. I am always saddened by the great things that are said at funerals that the deceased would have had little knowledge or appreciation of. If you think somebody is great or does outstanding things, please tell them that while they're alive. Tell those you love that you do. Tell your kids you're proud of them. Tell your parents you appreciate everything they've done for you. While it means something and before it's too late.

[Paul in NZ]

Well - I guess this needs a bit of 'expansion'... While I shed a tear for a GREAT man...

Tonight I'm proud to be a Kiwi, I'm proud of our most famous son, I'm happy the pricks on TV finally realised someone was bigger than their egos and they all decently wore black (they could have pulled the adds but thats hoping beyond hope), proud to live in a country where someone can step forward and throw a bunch of flowers onto a hearse without getting shot or arrested because it could have been a bomb and proud that it was all handled with style and dignity...

God speed Sir Ed.... Inspirational and encouraging and increased MY personal determination to do more and to be a better man!

Paul N

ps - I'm also sad that Sir Peter Blake - the only one that might have taken on his mantle died so young and if the Russell Couts of the world ever needed reminding why most real Kiwis would still not cross the road to piss on the prick if he was on fire then......

[SPman]

ps - I'm also sad that Sir Peter Blake - the only one that might have taken on his mantle died so young and if the Russell Couts of the world ever needed reminding why most real Kiwis would still not cross the road to piss on the prick if he was on fire then......

I agree! Tragic!

[Paul in NZ]

What is even sadder than Ed's passing, for me, is the fact that those idiot Royal Family toffs have all decided they don't believe our beloved icon is worthy of their representation at his State Funeral. .

We are a sovereign nation - a proud people and we don't need their blessing to be proud of the lad - besides - they are all really old and it was a bit sudden.

[Daffyd]

What is even sadder than Ed's passing, for me, is the fact that those idiot Royal Family toffs have all decided they don't believe our beloved icon is worthy of their representation at his State Funeral. None of them or their representatives are coming over here for it. What fkn tossers. What a bloody disgace. Remind me again why we've chosen to remain part of "The Commonwealth", or what we get out of it that's any bloody use to us??? This gesture, like many others that have gone before it, proves that as part of their so called commonwealth, to which we are supposed to be aligned, they don't give a monkey's about us. There's no respect for the fact that we're a nation grieving for what must surely be one of the greatest achievers and humanitarians the commonwealth has ever produced.

Their representative WAS present - in the front row. The Governor General!

On an aside... I was very impressed with the way the three biker cops managed to ride so slowly with barely a waver and keeping their feet on the pegs all the time.

It was a very touching funeral for a great man!

[buellbabe]

I didn't watch the service but caught the general overview on the news. Great to see people all over the country honoring him in their own way.
What a heart-warming sendoff.

Proud to be a Kiwi.

[Hitcher]

A fitting tribute?

[YOUTUBE]http://youtube.com/watch?v=4xgIebk-zHE[/YOUTUBE]