There will be no public funeral service for Jack Kemp.The families wishes need to be honored and they have chosen to have a private funeral.
Jack Kemp on Left at Get out the Vote Rally Washington DC
Unless there is a change this is the way it will be. No times or dates of Services were given in the New York Times Paid Death Notices:
“KEMP–Jack F. On Saturday, May 2, 2009, of Bethesda, MD. Beloved husband of Joanne Main Kemp; father of Jeff (Stacy) Kemp, Jennifer (Scott) Andrews, Judith (Chris) Nolan and James (Susan) Kemp; grandfather of Kyle, Kory, Kolby and Keegan Kemp; Turner, Merrill and Babbie Andrews; Jennifer, Jackie, Joe, Clare, Caitlin and Colleen Nolan; Jonah, Marco, Benjamin and Thomas Kemp. Services Private. Memorial Donations may be made to Fourth Presbyterian Church, 5500 River Road, Bethesda, MD 20814; Stronger Families, PO Box 40584, Bellevue, WA 98015; or Prison Fellowship, PO Box 1550, Merrifield, VA 22116.”
Legacy.com an online Memorial Site has an on line Guestbook for Jack Kemp here
It is the Tradition in the United States of America. to have no State, public, or hero’s funeral for champions in our country. Like many things funeral in America this is changing.
So there will be no visitation for Jack Kemp for public supporters or football fans, Again, Memorial donations may be made to Fourth Presbyterian Church, 5500 River Road, Bethesda, Md,.20814; Stronger Families, PO Box 40584, Bellevue, Wa. 98015; or Prison Fellowship, PO Box 1550, Merrifield, Va. 22116.
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Mr. Burkhardt:
I have met Jack on several occasions-my wife and I even attended a party function
at his house on Green Tree Rd. During the course of his career Jack has made a long-lasting impact on ours and millions of other American’s lives. Although I have read your notice above regarding a private funeral, are there exceptions being made for others outside of the family? My wife Carol and I would like to attend and express our appreciation for Jack’s contribution to this great country.
Thank You For Your Time
Joel Miltenberger
11330 S. Glen Rd
Potomac MD
Mr Miltenberger,
With a paid notice in New York Times, there is the opportunity to leave a memorial where the family wants it at legacy.com. Jack’s family need their own time. A request can be sent to the family for a public memorial at a public gathering. Now is not the time for that. The best route to an open memorial service is to have an outpouring of support at legacy.com. In the end it is the decision of the family.
Thanks for your concern, I share it.
R.Brian Burkhardt