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A time to remember

With Boston's skyline darkening behind them and his flag-draped casket before them, Senator Edward M. Kennedy’s friends, relatives, and colleagues gathered last night for a lighthearted and moving service. (By Michael Levenson and Matt Viser, Boston Globe)

Powerful gather in homage, gratitude

Scores of notable figures descended on Boston to pay their final respects. They included not just those who admired and fought beside him, but also those who tangled with him. (By Eric Moskowitz, Globe Staff)

Mourners touched by widow’s grace

Vicki Reggie Kennedy is performing the role that her husband had done so many times before: providing consolation and support, said Representative William D. Delahunt of Quincy. (By Susan Milligan, Globe Staff)

On Mission Hill, years
of flaws fixed in hours

An army descended on the area around the Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help yesterday to spruce things up for the dignitaries expected to attend Kennedy’s funeral today. (By David Abel and Donovan Slack, Globe Staff)

Night and day vigil
became their ‘privilege’

Four at a time, hour after hour, volunteers came and sat in chairs of honor. From the moment Senator Edward M. Kennedy’s casket arrived at his brother’s library, they have been by his side. (By Stephanie Ebbert, Globe Staff)
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