About that funeral …

In the Episcopal Church there is a meet and greet ritual at the start of a service. The National Cathedral is an Episcopal Church.

I was amused by Kim Sanders’ letter. Sanders was offended that Presidents Obama, Clinton, Carter and their wives were “yukking” it up before the funeral for George H.W. Bush started. The yukking also included Lynne Cheney on the second row and some others. These were people greeting each other with good humor. I understand that George W. Bush passed a mint to Michelle Obama as part of a private joke.

These people were not being loud or unpleasant. They were being human. I am sure the family of George H.W. Bush did not mind.

The mood changed when His Majesty arrived. He practically flung his coat at an attendant. He did greet the Obamas with a pensive handshake. I imagine Mrs. Obama wanted to use an antibacterial wipe. I know I would. The joyful exchange between presidents came to a stop.

Throughout the funeral Mr. Trump looked like a petulant 7-year-old child. Sometimes he had his arms wrapped around his chest. Other times he looked uncomfortable or bored. He must have been furious that all this pomp and ritual was not about him. Or was it?

An honest, kind man was laid to rest. Bush 41 would have enjoyed the good humor among the (human) presidents and, we must remember, he voted for Hillary.

K.E. POLLOCK

Little Rock