Wow! She really was an amazing woman! Something we should teach our daughters to aspire to! As I tell my own Daughter "Remember well behaved Women, rarely make History"

And You Ann Curry look like you have barely aged at all! Still Amazing & Beautiful!

Hi Ann

Mrs. Ford would have been honored to see so many living First Ladies come to pay their respects. It was heart warming to see Nancy Reagan in her health condition make sure she was there and she look wonderful. To bad our First Ladies Barbara and Laura Bush were unable to attend to pay their respects. It was also nice to see President Bush attend. Mrs. Ford was always herself and to many male Law Makers a little much. Many during that time men weren't use to an independent woman who spoke her mine and loved her husband. Those days were the times woman were behind their husbands and well did the girly wife stuff. But Betty wasn't about that and did her own thing. She like many had struggles but allowed the rest of us to know we all have struggles and can win. She loved to garden and even took that idea back to her State. As example to strong woman she is top of the list. She married the man she loved and even in the White House they were like newly weds. Life teaches us actions mean more then words and Betty was a woman of action. The countless people she inspired is to large a number and many she never knew. May she rest in peace and enjoy her husband again.

have a great evening all

Good Evening Ann, Nice to see you filling in for Mr.Williams this evening while he attends the memorial service for Betty Ford. I watched the video in this post with your interview and she was truly a remarkable woman with bringing awareness to breast cancer and alcoholism. She was an amazing person and will be remembered greatly for her all her triumphs and struggles. A wonderful lady.

Now on to the broadcast. First of all the report by Mara Schiavocampo about the intense heat wave effecting 24 States. It is intensely hot and with the humidity is make it even worse. Doesn't seem to be getting any better with no relief in sight. One hopes everyone stays as cool as possible and takes care of themselves during this dangerous heatwave.

The report by Atia Abawi from Kabul about the assasination of the half brother president Karzai named Ahmed Wali Karzai this morning certainly appeared to be a planned assasination. The killer being a bodyguard of Ahmed Karzai named Sardar Mohammad certainly could gain access to him. This caould help the taliban gain more power since they may have helped train him for this mission. It leaves a power vacuum in the region which is a disturbing situation.

The report by Mr.Cowan from Palm Desert near the church where the memorial service for Betty Ford is being held really gathered many people to remember her and her wonderful spirit. All the First Ladies including First Lady Michelle Obama and the other Former First Ladies Rosalyn Carter, Hillary Clinton And Nancy Reagan was very nice to see. The tribute by Former First Lady Rosalyn Carter were very poignant and told of Betty Ford being a person who did things differently with much courage. Betty Ford accomplished great things in her life and helped so many people. It is incredible the legacy she has left with us.

Mr.Williams's interview with Medal of Honor Recipient Army Ranger First Class Leroy Petry showed his humbleness and extreme courage in battle. Losing his hand and part of his arm due to throwing a grenade to protect his fellow soldiers showed how he wanted to make sure his fellow soldiers were safe and not thinking of himself first. Hearing him speak about the battle and what happened when he became hurt was very moving. A wonderful attitude and so very brave. A true hero and very deserving of the honor.

Thank You for the broadcast Ann and Mr.Williams. Peace to You and to All!

Be Well Everyone!

Stay Extra,Extra Safe and Well Richard! Excellent World Blog posting!

Take Extra Good Care Richard and Crew!

Lisa

You always wear beautiful clothes, but tonight your blouse was a classic. You looked so elegant filling in for Brian on 7/12.

Your style is always feminine and graceful in a professional world. Any possiblity you could share the designer with me?

Thank you.

Cindy

I would love to know where the white blouse came from that Ann was wearing on Betty Ford Memorial, Nightly news. She looked so lovely and professional.

Thanks, Gerri

Wow, Ann, what a classy, lovely blouse. You are a Fashion Plate and do NBC proud. Phyllis Ann Kunz

Ann: As I told Brian, we are experiencing very strange weather patterns in the United States, as well as other parts of the world. This is not due to global warming. Since the beginning, the earth has evolved through many weather events, such as the Ice Age. This planet is still evolving temperature wise. This is true scientific fact.

Salutations to the Medal of Honor winner, who was interviewed by Brian. Despite what he went through, he still retains a sense of humor. Another hero received what he deserved, although all of our fighting forces are heroes.

Betty Ford was a giant among humanity. She overcame her own demons and established the Betty Ford Center. Lots of people have benefited through her vision, and others will follow. Also, you did a fine job for sitting in for Brian, and a belated congratulations for becoming co-host of the Today Show.

It would not surprise me that as a result of global warming we will experience purple rain and snow

in August and locusts in the Fall. Our weather is weird. No two opinions about it. Phyllis Kunz

Brian Williams

UP YOURS, with the middle finger. YOU cheap stingy ass.

Dis is why you lonely