In short, if one is building an intellect-endearing Civil War library, “Lincoln’s Funeral Train –The Epic Journey from Washington to Springfield” is a must-have hardbound copy available atarm’s level on his or her shelf for continuous, life-long pursual, not only for the mind and heartof the self, and those of family, but also those of vitally interested close friends.Although on April 28, 1865, The New York Times beautifully editorialized, “Everywhere deepsorrow has been manifested, and the feeling seems, if possible, to deepen, as we movewestward with the remains to their final resting place”, there can be no better words to sum itall up then those of Bob Reed’s dedication of his work to family and friends, including you andme:“This dedication is a salute to both the past and present. First, it is dedicated to theuncounted millions who braved the weather to pay their last respects as the train slowlypassed. In addition, it is dedicated to the groups, large and small, around the nation thatcontinue to preserve and promote our precious American history from the community to theclassroom. In that spirit, allow me to single out my own hometown’s Historic KnightstownIncorporated group. Those leaders who continue to rescue and maintain local history includeKathie Rummel, Bill Sitler, Joann Smith, David Steele, Barbara Carter, Robert Brown, CarolRenfro, and Peg Mayhill, as well as Associate Leaders, Bob Myers and Reid Brennan. For your
services, I thank you. It has been a privilege”.
