Bill Clinton to attend Byrd memorial service in Charleston

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God almighty, I feel like I've lost the best friend I ever had. And in a way, that's just what happened. I just got a new job and wasn't planning on going but I just decided i'm going to be there tomorrow anyway.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Former President Bill Clinton will be among the high-profile dignitaries attending memorial services for the late Sen. Robert Byrd Friday morning.

Jama Jarrett, spokeswoman for Gov. Joe Manchin's office, confirmed that the two-term former president will be among those in attendance.

As previously reported, President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, House Speaker Nany Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and West Virginia's entire congressional delegation also will be in attendance.

Each dignitary is expected to give short remarks during the formal memorial ceremony, which is scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m. on the North Plaza of the state Capitol Complex.

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Memorial service for Sen. Robert C. Byrd

WHEN: Today at 11:30 a.m. The area will be open for seating starting at 10 a.m.

WHERE: State Capitol, north side

SPECIAL GUESTS: President Barack Obama; Vice President Joe Biden; U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid; U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi; Vicki Kennedy, widow of U.S. Sen. Edward Kennedy; West Virginia congressional delegation; state and local officials.

IF YOU GO: The event is free and open to the public. No tickets are required. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. For security reasons, do not bring bags and limit personal items. No signs or banners are permitted. Cameras are permitted.

PARKING: First-come, first-served. The Laidley Field parking lot and the public employees parking garage off Greenbrier Street will be open.

SHUTTLES: The Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority will offer free shuttles every 20 minutes from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., serving the following stops: Robert C. Byrd federal courthouse, Truslow Street; Charleston Town Center mall, Civic Center Drive and Clendenin Street; KVRTA Transit Mall, Laidley Street; state Capitol Complex, Greenbrier Street at the Culture Center parking lot entrance.

http://wvgazette.com/News/201007010768