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Barack Obama to attend Dan Rooney's funeral Tuesday
WASHINGTON Barack Obama will attend the funeral of Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney, who under the president served as ambassador to Ireland.
Mr. Obama is not expected to speak during Tuesdays services at St. Paul Cathedral in Oakland, spokesman Kevin Lewis said.
The funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m.
After Mr. Rooney died last week at age 84, Mr. Obama issued a statement calling him a great friend and a championship-caliber good man, who was well-loved by Pittsburghers for both his Super Bowl championships and his generosity of spirit.
Post-Gazette news partner KDKA reports that former vice-president Joe Biden and his wife will attend, as will John Kerry, Teresa Heinz Kerry, and Eric Holder.
Link: http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/04/17/Barack-Obama-Dan-Rooney-funeral-pittsburgh-steelers-st-paul-cathedral-oakland/stories/201704170129?pgpageversion=pgevoke
madokie
(51,076 posts)I know I sure miss President Obama in the oval office
a kennedy
(29,707 posts)FakeNoose
(32,748 posts)... the TV cameras will be outside the cathedral, not inside.
Probably the Rooney family requested privacy. They're expecting a lot of former Steelers to attend, plus high-ranking Democrats so it will be a zoo. Don't forget that 2 of Rooney's grand-nieces are famous actresses - Rooney and Kate Mara. There will be a lot of people in the Cathedral this morning.
qanda
(10,422 posts)And recessionary?
a kennedy
(29,707 posts)Last edited Tue Apr 18, 2017, 11:53 AM - Edit history (1)
I will check out the Facebook pages as someone suggested. Just want to see Barack.
qanda
(10,422 posts)They are probably streaming it live. WTAE, KDKA and WPXI are the stations.
blitzburgh55
(411 posts)FakeNoose
(32,748 posts)...it's on the local news channels, Channel 2, Channel 4 and 11.
The cameras are outside the church, not inside.
Former Steeler players are arriving, Obama already went in from the side door.
I don't think Obama wanted to be interviewed but maybe he'll say something later.
bucolic_frolic
(43,287 posts)nycbos
(6,038 posts)He was also ambassador to Ireland as well.