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Father Lembcke Leads Procession to Grave Site of Former President Harry S. Truman

Father John H. Lembcke, Jr. (in white robes), walks out to the grave site for former President Harry S. Truman in the courtyard of the Truman Library. Military personnel are lined up on the left. Invited guests are standing behind ropes on the right. Other invited guests are lined up in front of wreaths and floral tributes in the foreground.

Father Lembcke Leads Procession to the Grave Site of Former President Harry S. Truman

Father John H. Lembcke, Jr.(in white robes), walks out to the grave site for former President Harry S. Truman in the courtyard of the Truman Library. Military personnel are walking behind Father Lembcke, carrying Mr. Truman's casket. Invited guests are standing behind ropes on the right. Other invited guests are lined up in front of wreaths and floral tributes in the foreground.

Funeral Services for Former President Harry S. Truman

Military pallbearers stand around the casket of former President Harry S. Truman, preparing to fold the flag draped over his casket 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. Father John H. Lembcke, Jr.