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Where were JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette laid to rest?
Entertainment Weekly • • entertainment
Key Points:
- On July 16, 1999, John F. Kennedy Jr., his wife Carolyn Bessette, and her sister Lauren Bessette tragically died in a plane crash, a loss that deeply affected their families, friends, and the nation.
- The families and prominent figures, including Senator Ted Kennedy, then-President Bill Clinton, and former President George H.W. Bush, publicly expressed their grief and paid tribute to the trio’s lives and legacies.
- After initial discussions about funeral arrangements, the families chose a burial at sea for all three, with a private ceremony aboard the USS Briscoe on July 22, attended by close family members and Navy chaplains.
- A private funeral for JFK Jr. and Carolyn was held on July 23 at St. Thomas More Church in New York City, attended by notable figures such as President Clinton, Muhammad Ali, and NFL player Rosey Grier, with Ted Kennedy delivering a heartfelt eulogy.
- On July 24, a memorial service in Greenwich, Connecticut, honored Carolyn and Lauren, emphasizing their individual lives and accomplishments, with family, friends, and community members paying tribute in a dignified and spiritual manner.
