The pallbearers at Ulysses S. Grant's funeral included prominent figures such as William Tecumseh Sherman, Philip Sheridan, and other high-ranking military officers. They were selected to honor Grant's legacy as a Civil War general and his contributions to the nation. The funeral took place on August 8, 1885, in New York City, reflecting the deep respect held for Grant at the time of his death.
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Pallbearers. They can be women also.
Bart Star Jim Taylor
Yes, he was. He was discovered by her pallbearers.
Pip, Joe, Biddy, Pumblechook, Mr and Mrs. Hubble.
Pip, Joe, Biddy, Pumblechook, Mr and Mrs. Hubble.
In our Catholic Church, the pallbearers stand on the side of the casket and carry it. The casket would be at the head of the procession with the mourners following it, and the priest bringing up the end.
The family selects the pallbearers. Usually it is family or close friends. Anyone can be selected to be a pallbearer.
It's funny you should ask. Just the other day I was in the barber shop getting a hair cut. There was an older gentleman there engaged in some " barbershop talk" about racism and how it impacted certain aspect of life. He mentioned that he was a graduate of Morehouse College. and he was one of the Pallbearers at Martin Luther King Jr's' funeral service. He introduced himself as Glenn Taylor, and that two other pallbearers also had the last name of Taylor.
David Janssen's pallbearers at his funeral included notable figures from the entertainment industry, such as actor Efrem Zimbalist Jr. and producer Norman Felton. Other pallbearers included close friends and colleagues who honored his legacy. Janssen's passing on February 13, 1980, brought together many who respected and admired his work.
I think you mean 'pallbearers.' They were Fergie Jenkins, Glenn Beckert, Randy Hundley, Ernie Banks and Billy Williams.
Eight members of the US Armed Forces.