Sunday, 0900 Hours
"Fear not, for I am with you. Be not dismayed, for I am your god.
"I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you.
"I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
"It's times like these that our faith is challenged.
"How, if he is truly benevolent, could god take from us someone so young, so innocent?
"It would be easy to turn away from god... But we must remember that nothing, not even tragedy, can separate us from his love.
"We are here today to find comfort, in the truth of scripture, and to surround May and her family..."
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This was the last service. The farewell of my most beloved friend after my parents. And it pained me for not being able to attend, just like all the millions of people that had gathered around to pay their last respects.
Today was the day. The day that May, the late President of the United States of America would be laid in eternal rest.