Ronald Wilson Reagan Funeral : National Day of Mourning
June 5th, 2004 Ronald Wilson Reagan, 40th President of the United States, died at 1:00 p.m. PDT at his home in Los Angeles, California. Born February 6, 1911, he was 93 years old. This gallery covers the Reagan's Formal Funeral Procession in horse-drawn caisson along Constitution Avenue to the U.S. Capitol. For 24 hours the President's remains lay in State in Rotunda of U.S. Capitol for public to pay respects. This gallery is permanently dedicated for the public to pay respect to our Nation's beloved President. I now begin the journey that will lead me into the sunset of my life. I know that for America there will always be a bright dawn ahead. - Ronald Reagan
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The U.S. Army rank and file march down Constitution Avenue. *
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The military marching band marching in Downtown D.C.
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Army, Air Force and Navy officers represent the different branches of the United States Armed Services. *
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U.S. Marines
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The event took place in downtown Washington right near the Washington Monument.
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The U.S. Marines marching while receiving cheers from the crowd.
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The Navy comes to a temporary halt in front of the people.
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The U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force come to a temporary halt on the street. *
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A group of soldiers from the U.S. Air Force.
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The Navy processional marches past the Museum of American History. *
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More members of the armed services show their dedication to this historic event.
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Two hearses lead the President's casket. *
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Former President Ronald Reagan's casket was transfered onto horse-drawn caisson at 1600 Constitution Avenue near the White House, before making its way down to the U.S. Capitol.
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Everyone watches and pays their respect to Reagan passing by. *
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Street bystanders attempt to get a better view of the procession to take picture and video to remember this important event.
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