Sun, Jun 13, 2004 - Page 7 News List

Reagan laid to rest in Califonia

FADE TO BLACK The death of the 40th president stirred emotions in a nation nostalgic for his warmth, charm and optimism

REUTERS , Simi Valley, California

In a touch typical of California, many at the burial service wore sunglasses. And many sobbed.

In the week since Reagan died more than 150,000 people, in Simi Valley and in Washington, D.C., have filed passed his flag-covered casket as his body lie in state.

As the casket carried Reagan home to southern California for the final time on Friday afternoon, throngs of people lined the streets to catch a glimpse of the motorcade, some waving flags or dabbing tears from their eyes.

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