NationStates Jolt Archive

Jacob Tucker stood on the stage onlooking thousands of people. He couldn't help but look down at the casket. He felt a tear roll down his cheek. He thought about what to say. Finally words worked their way out of his mouth. "I just wanted to say thank you all for coming," he began. "Robert was an amazing leader and even more amazing brother. I remember when he told me he was gonna run for president. I just laughed." a smile emerged from his lips. "But man did he prove me wrong. Now I'm gonna step down and let others take over. Who wants to say a few words for Mr. Tucker?"

OOC: This is where diplomats can speak on behalf of President Tucker.

Ulysses Garth stood up, and walked to the podium. "I never knew President Tucker all too well, but in World Assembly meetings and debates, he had a way with words I had never known before. He was awe inspiring, and he changed his country for the better. Tucker Island has lost one of it's best."

Vice President, Jimmy Burch, walked up to the podium. "I really didn't know President Tucker that well, I was just elected shortly before his death, but in a small way, I think my life has been bettered by what little contact with him I had." He begins to tear up. "This," sob, "this always," sob, "always happens to me at funerals," leaves the podium, sobbing, and returns to his seat in the audience.

President Burkley walked towards the podium. He had been vice president to Mr. Tucker for 6 years. "I will miss this man like a father," he began."I learned a lot from him, but I know there is no way I will be a better president than him. I don't know if you all have realized it, but the world lost a great leader." He walked back to his seat crying and listening to the loud uproar of cheering.

Vice-President Andrew Taylor walked up to the podium. "It is a sad day for the world. A great man has gone home to be with his maker. We are a better world for having known Robert Tucker. His legacy with carry on forever." VP Taylor quietly walked back to his seat with the Kinstantian delegation.

Jacob smiled. He couldn't believe that his brother made such an impact.