Former President Jonathan Kynes Dies at age 91Port Andalay, Andalay (LCN)-
August 2nd, 2757 11:05 am: LCN has learned that former President Jonathan Kynes has passed away. Family and close friends were all standing by his bed side as the former President passed away. President Kynes is the only family member currently not at the house. Our deepest and most sincere condolences go out to the Kynes family and the citizens of Lodamun.
August 2nd, 2757 2:00pm: Correspondents outside the Kynes family report frantic movement by Secret Service and other personnel. President Kynes is expected to arrive at the Kynes House very soon.
The Kynes family has issued the following press release:
"Today, former President Jonathan Kynes passed away. He was a great man with great conviction who even before his death would not give up. He was surrounded by friends and family. We want to thank everyone for their prayers and wishes of recovery. Thank you."
Secret Service and Local Police making preparation for arrival of President KynesAugust 2nd, 2757 3:15pm: President Kynes has just arrived to the Kynes family house. According to the Office of the President, the President has canceled all meetings for the next two days. The Presidential Office has also reported that a decree will soon be released delaring August 6th as a National Day of Mourning. As tradition states, we can expect that to be the day of the State Funeral here at the capital.
President Kynes surprised by the amount of reporters present outside the Kynes family houseAugust 2nd, 2757 7:00pm: National Day of Mourning has been declared for August 6th. Flags will be flown at half-staff for the rest of the month.
The Kynes family has also confirmed that the State Funeral will begin on August 6th.
August 6th, 2757 3:10am: Security measures in Port Andalay at the highest. Local Police, NBI agents, Secret Service, and soldiers from the military are providing the security for the event. As expected by many, the casket carrying former President Kynes will depart from the President Palace through the North Entrance and make the long 4-mile journey to the Grand Plaza. From there, it will be transported to the Parliament Building, where it will lie on state for approximately thirty hours. After the eulogies and events are over, the public will be allowed to say one last good-bye to the beloved President. The State Funeral will begin shortly after 8:00am at the North Entrance of the Presidential Palace, where the former President has been lying in repose for the past two days.
Thousands of people have gathered throughout Port Andalay to be witness to this event. Foreign Diplomats and Heads of State are going to be present as well, most notoriously, Zardugal's Foreign Affairs Minister Edward Rawlins, longtime friend and colleague of the former President.
Among those who will be giving eulogies are: President Kynes, Vice President Johnson, Former Vice President Roland Lincoln, Foreign Affairs Minister Gregory Kynes, and Zardugal's Foreign Affairs Minister Edward Rawlins.
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