Public Memorial Announced

Not sure we're all going to fit...

4 months ago belbijou 19 comments 1 recs |

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The BJC likely won’t fit everyone and there will be calls to move it to Beaver Stadium. Please just remember to be respectful IF you’re making this request as it may not be in the wishes of the Paternos.

by BooyahPSU on Jan 23, 2012 12:58 PM EST reply actions

Oh, I’m not trying to be disrespectful to the Paternos! It just seems silly to hold it where not even half the student body will be able to attend. Plus, it seems more fitting to have it in the stadium, is Joe’s castle.

But the good news is, they’re doing something.

Tho’ much is taken, much abides; and though we are not now that strength which in old days moved earth and heaven; that which we are, We Are - Tennyson

by belbijou on Jan 23, 2012 1:02 PM EST reply actions

I would imagine it probably has to do with the fact that the BJC is the biggest venue we have that isn't weather dependent

It is January after all. The stadium of course would be more fitting, bigger and all but it isn’t just hearty students that will be attending and Thursday is supposed to be wet and in the lower 40s.

I am Sandy's bitch.

Joseph Vincent Paterno 12/21/26 - 1/22/12 RIP Coach
Penn State Forever

by Rogue Nine on Jan 23, 2012 1:37 PM EST up reply actions

I agree, but

Since when has a little bad weather stopped us from going to the stadium?

Tho’ much is taken, much abides; and though we are not now that strength which in old days moved earth and heaven; that which we are, We Are - Tennyson

by belbijou on Jan 23, 2012 1:39 PM EST up reply actions

I know

But the important question is would want your 72 year old grandmother to be standing in the cold January rain for over an hour? I know there are private family only remembrances too, but I would imagine that Sue and his family and friends, people of an older vintage, will be wanting to attend the public ceremony as well.

I am Sandy's bitch.

Joseph Vincent Paterno 12/21/26 - 1/22/12 RIP Coach
Penn State Forever

by Rogue Nine on Jan 23, 2012 1:51 PM EST up reply actions

So then wait until the weather cooperates (blue & white weekend) to hold an event like this.

I’m sorry. I’m just frustrated. I want to be able to go and pay my last respects and be with my family. But I know I’m not going to get in. Watching it online (if I illegally stream at work) just doesn’t sound like an appropriate way to say goodbye.

Tho’ much is taken, much abides; and though we are not now that strength which in old days moved earth and heaven; that which we are, We Are - Tennyson

by belbijou on Jan 23, 2012 2:30 PM EST up reply actions

I understand

Nothing is ideal about any of this really.

I am Sandy's bitch.

Joseph Vincent Paterno 12/21/26 - 1/22/12 RIP Coach
Penn State Forever

by Rogue Nine on Jan 23, 2012 2:40 PM EST up reply actions

nope

Sad sad time… Thanks for chatting.

Tho’ much is taken, much abides; and though we are not now that strength which in old days moved earth and heaven; that which we are, We Are - Tennyson

by belbijou on Jan 23, 2012 2:42 PM EST up reply actions

I really want to mkae it up there sometime this week.

And I really wish the CDT would remove the “PSU Scandal” link from their site.

by FB6244 on Jan 23, 2012 1:12 PM EST reply actions

I really wish it would be on Saturday, so I could attend.

by dontcallmescooter on Jan 23, 2012 1:15 PM EST reply actions

Posted elsewhere - the BJC is booked for the weekend.

by be4time on Jan 23, 2012 3:28 PM EST up reply actions

I'm thankful for at least one opportunity to say goodbye

Living and working in DC I wasn’t sure that possibility would present itself but the Wed viewing is definitely within my range of possible.

I am Sandy's bitch.

Joseph Vincent Paterno 12/21/26 - 1/22/12 RIP Coach
Penn State Forever

by Rogue Nine on Jan 23, 2012 1:42 PM EST reply actions

Will they tape it?

I don’t want the admins/BoT making money off of Joe, but I sure would appreciate being able to see the service(s).

"Make haste to reassure us, I beg you, and tell us that our fellow citizens understand us, support us, and protect us as we ourselves are protecting the glory of the Empire.

"If it should be otherwise, if we should have to leave our bleached bones on these desert sands in vain, then beware the fury of the Legions."

by PSU_Lions_84 on Jan 23, 2012 2:16 PM EST reply actions 1 recs