Farewell Geraldine!

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Farewell Geraldine!

March 31, 2011 by still4hill

I almost resent, Vice President Bush, your patronizing attitude that you have to teach me about foreign policy.
– Geraldine Ferraro SOURCE: The New Republic

On this last day of Women’s History Month 2011, we sadly put to rest a woman who made American history. In 1984, Geraldine Ferraro ran for Vice President of the United States. She was the first woman to do so, and on the campaign trail as well as in the debates she did us proud. She was brilliant, beautiful, and tough, much like the presidential candidate she chose to support 23 years later. Hillary Clinton attended Geraldine’s funeral mass at St. Vincent Ferrer Church this morning. It was a private funeral, but cameras caught her arrival.

Many dignitaries, friends and colleagues of Geraldine’s, attended. We do not have photos of them all. I know Nancy Pelosi and Walter Mondale, Geraldine’s 1984 running mate were there, although I have not found their photos. Below is a slideshow of some familiar faces and the casket entering and leaving the church. It rained. My mother used to say that if it rained on the day of your funeral, it was a sign that your soul went straight to heaven. It rained for my mom. When we buried my dad, I was apprehensive because it was not raining, but at the cemetery there was a sudden cloudburst, and it rained a deluge. There was a cloudburst as Celia Cruz’s horse-drawn hearse came within one block of St. Patrick’s Cathedral. And, as you see, today it rained for Gerri.

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We will miss you, Gerri. Thank you for your service and for all you did for women. We will never forget you or the history you made.

Posted in Geraldine Ferraro, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Women in Government, Women's History | Tagged Geraldine Ferraro, Women in government, Women's History Month | 14 Comments

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on March 31, 2011 at 4:56 pm | Reply Bea

I heard about Gerry’s funeral mass and I wondered if Hillary had been able to attend considering her very busy schedule. I’m glad that she was there. Gerry was a staunch supporter and a faithful friend. Do you know if Bill was also in attendance?

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- on March 31, 2011 at 5:08 pm | Reply Lilly
  
  Yup! He was there as well!!! 🙂
  
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on March 31, 2011 at 5:03 pm | Reply discourseincsharpminor

I found a photo of Walter Mondale.

I believe Senator Barbara Mikulski was in attendance as well.

I just liked this picture.

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- on March 31, 2011 at 5:21 pm | Reply still4hill
  
  She’s pointing at the glass ceiling.
  
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on March 31, 2011 at 5:09 pm | Reply still4hill

Yes, he was. Didn’t you see him in the slideshow?

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- on March 31, 2011 at 11:22 pm | Reply Bea
  
  I was at work and didn’t see all the pics. I’m glad that Bill was there too. I wonder if she went home last night (more time spent with Bill) or did she have to travel to NY early in the morning.
  
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  - on March 31, 2011 at 11:29 pm | Reply still4hill
    
    Unfortunately, she had an early meeting at the White House with Obama, so she flew up and they arrived separately. Then she had to go back to DC for the announcement of the new Special Envoy to Sudan (next post… I think).
    
    There weren’t many pics, and the funeral was private, so no media coverage. Too bad, really, since Gerri was such an icon, but that’s a family decision. My heart broke looking at her husband and children. Been there. It’s hard. My mom was just a little older when we lost her.
    
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    - on April 1, 2011 at 3:35 pm | Reply Bea
      
      The poor thing, no wondr she’s always tired!!!
      
      I’m very sorry about the loss of your mom. It’s always hard to lose a parent.
      
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      - on April 1, 2011 at 3:43 pm | Reply still4hill
        
        Thanks, Bea. They’re both gone now. They’re together.
        
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on March 31, 2011 at 5:23 pm | Reply PCFS

May she be remembered as a loyal friend and an inspiration to us all. She will always be close to my heart. I wish I could have been at the mass and heard the tributes to her. God Bless you Geraldine, I will never forget you never.

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on March 31, 2011 at 7:26 pm | Reply discourseincsharpminor

Random comment but what was Hillary wearing under the jacket? It looks almost corset-like.

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- on March 31, 2011 at 7:43 pm | Reply still4hill
  
  Looks like a lace-top cami to me. I have a few of those and that’s how they look under a jacket. Nice lower neckline again today. Elongates her. Suit and coat were perfect.
  
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  - on March 31, 2011 at 11:23 pm | Reply Bea
    
    Yes, she looked sober, but chic and elegant.
    
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    - on March 31, 2011 at 11:30 pm | Reply still4hill
      
      Very elegant!
      
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