Johnstown has witnessed the funeral services for one of it’s most important political figures. MyJohnstownPA.com was on the scene at Westmont Presbyterian Church to bring you photos from outside the Funeral including the US Marine Corps Salute, and the carrying of Mr. Murtha’s Casket into the Church by the various Military Personnel. Among the many who came to pay their respects were: 42nd President of the United States – Bill Clinton, Speaker of the House – Nancy Pelosi, White House Chief of Staff – Rahm Emanuel, CIA Director – Leon Panetta, Michael Mullen – Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman, Robert Gates – Secretary of Defense, Ray LaHood – Secretary of Transportation, General James Jones – National Security Adviser, and an estimated 50 members of congress.
The weather was not helping matters as family, friends, and colleagues of Mr. Murtha began to make their way to Westmont Presbyterian Church on Luzerne Street this morning. CamTran did provide Shuttle Services from Hiram G. Andrews Center as a large crowd was expected. Also, roadblocks were in place in areas close to the Church to ensure proper space for the funeral services. The United States Marine Corps saluted Mr. Murtha as he was removed from the hearse on a cold and snowy Johnstown Morning. Once Mr. Murtha’s Casket entered the Church the doors closed and services began.
Murtha was the driving force of the 12th district’s economy as far as defense contracts and many other projects, and recently became the longest serving Pennsylvania Congressman in history.
Please feel free to browse our Photo Gallery of Mr. Murtha’s Funeral.
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