Reply #23: Sen. Kerry is speaking at the Memorial tonight too

[TayTay]

From the official site at tedkennedy.org

7 p.m.-9 p.m. A private memorial will be held for Senator Kennedy at the JFK Library and Museum with Senator Kennedy’s family and friends.

A Celebration of Life will honor Senator Kennedy and his love of family and friends, his passion for life and his commitment to public service. The memorial is a way for the people closest to Senator Kennedy to celebrate his life—with his love of music, laughter and stories with friends and family he adored. Many members of Senator Kennedy’s family and close friends will participate in the program, as will representatives of his Senate and Massachusetts families. The celebration is closed to the public and press corps size will be limited due to space constraints.

The speaking program includes:

- Paul G. Kirk, Jr.
- Father Gerry Creedon, S.J., Opening Prayer
- “God Bless America,” Boston Community Chorus
- Congressman Joseph P. Kennedy II
- Senator Christopher J. Dodd
- Nick Littlefield
- Governor Deval L. Patrick
- Senator John McCain
- Video Tribute
Directed by Ken Burns and Mark Herzog
- Senator John F. Kerry
- Senator Orrin G. Hatch
- “The Impossible Dream” sung by Brian Stokes Mitchell, soloist
- Mayor Thomas M. Menino
- Senator John C. Culver
- “Just A Closer Walk with Thee,” sung by Boston Community Chorus
- Vice President Joseph R. Biden
- Caroline Kennedy

Press coverage:

Network: NBC as POOL
Photos: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg, AFP, Boston Globe, Boston Herald
Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Print: Boston Globe, Boston Herald
NOTE: additional reporters and photographer requests to cover the Celebration will be accommodated according to space capacity.


Oh dear -- - “The Impossible Dream” sung by Brian Stokes Mitchell, soloist
That is one of my favorite songs. How wonderfully appropriate for Teddy.