Barack Obama: Eulogy for Edward Kennedy
You’ve probably already seen this gem: Barack Obama’s eulogy for Ted Kennedy.
Maya Angelou: Eulogy for Correta King
American Rhetoric lists Maya Angelou’s eulogy for Correta Scott King as one of 32 important speeches in 21st century America.
AmericanRhetoric provides the transcript and an audio version of the eulogy.
John Cleese: Graham Chapman Memorial Service
I can’t imagine how hard it must be to find the right words when a friend dies. But I’m sure, that John Cleese (and the other members of Monty Python) found the right words in the eulogy given in tribute to Graham Chapman.
But what is brave about this speech? Listen for yourself.
Transcript of the memorial service.