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All of Kalistan Represented at Memorial for President
Crowd tops 3 million In city of Kaliburg
Kaliburg, Ananto District
August 24, 3925


SPoK Leader Hillary Clark delivers a stirring Eulogy at Memorial for President

A memorial for the lost President and Foreign Minister of Kalistan, as well as the 52 members of the Presidential staff and crew, was held near the Kaliburg International Harbor yesterday.  In attendance were an estimated 3 million people from all over Kalistan and the world. The memorial featured the firing of artillery salutes from the militia, in honor of the President and Foreign Minister, as well as rifle salutes for each of the staff and crew.  Newly appointed Party head Hillary Clark delivered a emotional eulogy for the lost public servants, and her voice was projected throughout the city on Closed circuit PA systems established for the event.  A portion of the speech is transcribed below:

"We are gathered here today to remember the lives of two very wonderful humans.  It goes without saying that both were dedicated public servants.  Their hard work and countless hours spent on the job for the people of this Republic were evidence of that.  It also goes without saying that they were both fantastic socialists.  Both worked tirelessly for the cause of social advancement for all people in the Republic, and for better relations between the Republic and its neighbors.  They worked for peace, and prosperity, and Kalistani individuality.  And their lives were lost in service to the Republic-  There is no higher sacrifice which may be asked of anyone.  Both were willing to do whatever was necessary to make life better for the People...

"We still don't have all the answers, and yet everyday, we have more questions:  Why did this happen to such wonderful people?  Our 54 brothers and sisters on that flight:  their suffering was brief, and we thank the Universe for that fact.  In a blinding flash of light, it was over.  But we, the ones who must keep living, keep working, and keep fighting to ensure that their work is completed, we are the ones who must carry their burden forward.  In time we will have the answers we need to heal, as people and as a nation.  But we will never forget them, or the things they did.  President Elga Bjorksdattir-Carrangus, Minister Eduardo Gallegos, and the staff and crew who served the Republic in their work for the President, will always be remembered, and in time, the memory of their loss will become less painful...  Long Live the President.  Long Live the Republic."

Crowd of more than 3 million turn out for the Memorial in Kaliburg

Clark's last words were barely audible-  they were spoken as tears ran down her face.  And a printed transcript of the speech, provided to the Press beforehand, was abandoned about half way, and the final words of the Party Leader were delivered extemporaneously.