State Funeral Of Sam Simon

The State Funeral of former Vice President, Sam Simon, was held on January 20, 2023, with his body lying in state at the Jesstopian Capitol from January 16, 2023 until January 20, 2023, the day of the funeral and his subsequent internment. At Simon's request, back in August, he requested that the funeral take place at the Nationalist House from his office. President McCallum has agreed to allow that to happen, and his funeral took place on the top floor of the building where lawmakers, Nationalist House staff as well as family and friends can pay their final respects.

## Death And Planning

Sam Simon died on January 13, 2023, following a brief battle with stomach and brain cancer, and after days of suffering according to the Simon family. His death came as a shock to the Nation and his newly formed alliance with the Republican Party. Planning of Simon's state funeral began the moment he took the oath of office, with the laying in state, as well as the procession and funeral being planned ahead of time. Simon was 32 at the time of his death. Due to the nature of his position, he was entitled to a full state funeral, minus any military honors, due to him not being the commander of the military, but President John McCallum authorized a full military honor funeral.

## Events

### Laying In Repose

Simon's body laid in repose at the Nation's capitol from January 16, 2023 to January 20, 2023, where mourners paid their final respects to the late Vice President and paid tribute to his honor. Flowers and gifts were left at his casket or with the honor guard protecting his casket. Over 12 Million people filed passed the former vice president's casket, many of whom live in North Lorray and lived their during his governorship. President McCallum visited Simon's body early in the morning on January 16, 2023, where he paid his final respects to Simon.

Over the course of the past 24 hours, millions have lined the streets to view his body leave the Nationalist House on its way to its final resting place.

### State Funeral And Internment

On January 20, 2023, At 3:30 AM, Sam Simon's body was moved from the Jesstopian Capitol, where he laid in state from January 16, 2023 until January 20, 2023. The funeral procession proceeded left out of the capitol, and made its way down Nationalist Avenue where mourners lined the streets to get their last view of the former Vice President. His body then made its way back to the entrance of the Nationalist House and his casket was placed in his former office.

His internment began at 12:15 PM, when his body was moved from the Nationalist House to the burial grounds. Before his body was lowered to the ground, Simon's children and Karen Simon were able to say their final goodbyes to their dad and Karen to her husband. Karen kissed the top of his casket and muttered a small prayer. His son's didn't seem to understand the totality of the situation, which Karen Simon has made it easier on her emotionally.

## Aftermath

Following the announcement of the death of Simon, Governors across the United States Of Jesstopia posted tributes across the states, by lowering their respective flags, as well as posting messages on major state websites. New Shire Governor Thomas Cooke posted a heartfelt tribute to the late Governor including honoring his dedication to service. "Sam Simon not only served his State, but this incredible nation with elegance and class, showing that all government's are employed and empowered by the people who elect the officials maintaining it. Simon taught so many of us what it means to dedicated, professional and adequate law makers."

Mesa Governor Kirk Paul, also posted a tribute to his website, stating that "Simon was a selfless, devout Jesstopian, dedicated to making life better for Jesstopians and ensuring all Jesstopians are represented in Government." Governor Kirk Paul was unable to attend the funeral due to personal health issues, but sent flowers to the Simon family with a very heartfelt letter sent to the entirety of the Simon family. Paul was invited to Simon's funeral, but declined due to a recent pneumonia diagnosis that he was treating at the time before his funeral.

North Lorray Governor Linda Lee, Simon's successor gave a heartwarming eulogy at his funeral on January 20, 2023. "Sam Simon was my friend, colleague and predecessor who taught me so much, and taught me what it means to be a North Lorrayan. He not only served, honorably, as this great state's Governor from March 15, 2019 until my inauguration on May 15, 2022, but served as a friend, an ally to all North Lorrayans. He provided an outlet for North Lorrayans to voice concerns directly to his office. He personified "family isn't the name your given, it is the people you are caring for." He saw the entire state of North Lorray as one large family, for which he worked to ensure remains stable. Everything he did was to better this great state, and eventually the entire United States Of Jesstopia. He will be missed by all who grew up with, worked with or knew him."