because he has been our chosen leader at a time in history when his character, his vision, and his quiet courage have enabled him to chart a course for us, a safe course for us through the shoals of treacherous seas that encompass the world. and now that he is relieved of the almost superhuman burden we imposed on him, may he rest in peace. dallas today had even more to mourn. it held funeral services for one of its own who was a victim of friday s tragedy. officer j.d. tippit.