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Originally Posted by A930Rocket (Post 5317712)

I remember when my grandparents passed away and while on the way to the cemetary, it meant a lot that people pulled over and may or may not have known either of my grandparents. Most likely though, as it was a SMALL town in AL and 30 years ago.

You hit the nail on the head.
A lot of people may never understand that feeling, maybe it is something we are taught down here, but when you're in a car in uncomfortable clothes, grieving your heart out, there is something very touching and comforting in seeing the respectful people pull over and wait until we pass by.
There's a special place in heaven for those compassionate enough to do this.

I moved to Mustang, OK from Nashua, NH in 1998. The first time I came across a funeral procession (coming the other way) I had to swerve around the first guy in front of me and darn near rear-ended the second guy. Then I figured it out. I pay more attention now...

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Originally Posted by milt (Post 5317915)

The procession stays to the right and people go on about their business unless it's a 2-lane street.

That's what i do. Go on about my business, paying the procession virtually no heed at all (beyond typical safety concerns).

If i can pass them safely, i do.

I was golfing one day and a funeral procession drove past. My golf buddy paused mid-swing, bowed his head and removed his hat. I said "That's the nicest thing I've ever seen you do... (he is a real arsehole)...did you know that person?".

"Yep" he said. "We would've been married 35 years this week..."

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Originally Posted by m21sniper (Post 5318275)

That's what i do. Go on about my business, paying the procession virtually no heed at all (beyond typical safety concerns).

If i can pass them safely, i do.

That remark shows what you are.

The law here says you must yield to a funeral procession and that the cars can run red lights, etc. HOWEVER, it also says all cars must be marked with a "funeral" sign/flag and must have their headlights on.

Well, one day I made the mistake of going through the middle of a procession when my light turned green. The um...err...fine upstanding citizens (with 22's and gold teef) DIDN'T have their lights on nor did they have "funeral" markings. How was I supposed to know they were part of the procession and not some retards running the red light (which is epidemic here).

Well, two of the umm...err..."gentlemen" decide to pull over and confront me at the next red light. In so many words, I asked if they would like to attend their own funeral today. They got back in their car and joined the procession.

Silly rabbits. :rolleyes:

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lolo, this did pop into my head :)

Never was taught what to do ... so, I've passed/followed according to road and locality conditions.

Interesting to note that some Japanese people have said that they hide their thumbs (sort of like a fist made the wrong way).

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Originally Posted by strupgolf (Post 5318491)

That remark shows what you are.

WTF, over?

Honestly, if anything, your remark shows what you are.

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Originally Posted by Sapporo Guy (Post 5318719)

Never was taught what to do ... so, I've passed/followed according to road and locality conditions.

That remark shows what you are.

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Originally Posted by HunterVonWurst (Post 5318512)

That remark shows what you are.

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