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Harry S. Truman Library

Funeral of Former President Harry S. Truman

Military pallbearers stand around the casket of former President Harry S. Truman as they prepare to fold the flag draped over his casket during his funeral in the courtyard of the Truman Library. The pallbearers are in the process of folding the flag. They 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.

Preparations for the Funeral at Truman Library

Pallbearers and members of the Honor Guard practice the funeral ceremony in the auditorium of the Truman Library in preparation for the funeral of former President Harry S. Truman. The pallbearers are identified, front to rear, right side: Sgt. Greg Kulick, Army; Seaman David Elmendorf, Navy; Seaman James Brainard III, Coast Guard. Front to rear, left side: Sgt. Tim Phillips, Marines. Others are obscured.