viewing remains….

I agree that the respectful viewing of Richards remains should be done in a very through manne,r in consideration that this is a normal part of historical forensic procedure and appropriate as far as the tremendous significance of investigative procedures. I remember being totally transfixed and thrilled to see the remains of the 2 bodies in the Urns I believe in a Life Magazine article long ago, and this got me so interested in English history, and eventually to learning about Richard. The subject of a familial disease in the lower jaw bone of one of the 2 children's skeletons, and mention of the disease in another Plantagenet family member, really got me intrigued, in forensic history. Our viewing of the remains is proper, and we deserve some type of connection to this individual to whom we have devoted so much of our own lifetimes. I feel there is sometimes a very strong emotional bond to Richard among some members, and this is their right, but for the rest of us, a scientific detachment and being a distant part of the scientific process, is acceptable. To see a modern facial reconstruction, will give us a strong connection, and to witness the battle wounds, will deepen our sympathy, and sense of loss. Mourning at a funeral is always done in varying degrees, among the many attendees. But we all show respect, and I feel that is done very truly, among all Richardians. I do feel sometimes uncomfortable, at some of the romanticizing done with Richard, perhaps he might blush, too.