Historic significance

The passing of lky marks a historic moment. The passing of an epoch?

An end to an old guard?

The passing of a founder of a country - now that is rare . Most countries have been around for awhile @ ! We are only 50. Younger than my dad. 

So ya.
Our kids today will grow up knowing lky as a historic figure. We grew up knowing him as a man . As a leader. Our leader. 

We witness these changes and everyone - nearly- can feel the immense weight of this moment.  This moment in history. never have we mourned as a nation. They did not expect the crowds to throng to see him

My colleagues and I feel we have to pay our respects. It's something we will regret if we don't do.