Falwell's Sons Step Out of His Shadow
By Jacqueline L. Salmon
Washington Post Staff Writer
Saturday, May 26, 2007

LYNCHBURG, Va. -- With the Rev. Jerry Falwell's body lying in repose in the sanctuary of his church on the night before his funeral, the line of hundreds of mourners waiting to pay their respects to the evangelist and his family was inching forward at only a few feet per hour. It looked like many wouldn't be able to say their final goodbyes before the viewing was shut down at 9 p.m.

But then his two sons -- Jerry Jr. and Jonathan -- emerged from the sanctuary. The family, they said, would remain as late as needed. Far into Monday night, they and their families moved up and down the line, shaking each hand, greeting many by name, exchanging hugs, holding those who were in tears. the rest