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Regan, pomp and circumstance
Jun. 9th, 2004 11:22 pmWell, they did the big procession thingy today. Althought I am not a big fan of the man or his policies, he was President, and certainly deserves a State Funeral.
Of course, the Liturgist in me loved the ceremony, the symbolism and the traditions. The only thing that really struck me today is the American style drill, that is, for those who don't know, is the technical name for how a military marches. American drill is so much more, relaxed. It movements are not as sharp as British style drill. For example, the members of all of the services that were the pallbearers were certainly in step, but they were not evenly spaced. If they were doing British type drill, not only would they be in step and perfectly space, but each boot would hit the ground at the same time. The arms swings would be crisp, and they would swing as if they were attached rigid links. But, that's just me, an ex-drill team member from the 51st Royal Canadian Air Cadet's Squadron.
ttyl
Of course, the Liturgist in me loved the ceremony, the symbolism and the traditions. The only thing that really struck me today is the American style drill, that is, for those who don't know, is the technical name for how a military marches. American drill is so much more, relaxed. It movements are not as sharp as British style drill. For example, the members of all of the services that were the pallbearers were certainly in step, but they were not evenly spaced. If they were doing British type drill, not only would they be in step and perfectly space, but each boot would hit the ground at the same time. The arms swings would be crisp, and they would swing as if they were attached rigid links. But, that's just me, an ex-drill team member from the 51st Royal Canadian Air Cadet's Squadron.
ttyl
