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Funeral of Former President Harry S. Truman

Military pallbearers fold the flag draped on the casket of former President Harry S. Truman during his funeral in the courtyard of the Truman Library. The pallbearers are identified, left to right, near side: casket bearer team leader Sgt. Lyle Gray, Army; Seaman Richard Seid, Navy; S/Sgt. Bill Taylor, Air Force; Sgt. Tim Phillips, Marines. Left to right, far side: Sgt. Juan Escobar, Marines; Seaman James Brainard III, Coast Guard; Seaman David Elmendorf, Navy; Sgt. Greg Kulick, Army. Former First Lady Bess W. Truman is seated near the head of the casket. Father John H. Lembcke, Jr.