The Liberian Government has announced the protocol for the funeral and re-burial of former President Samuel Doe. A book of condolence will open on Tuesday, June 24, at the Centennial Memorial Pavilion, led by President Joseph Boakai and various officials.
On Wednesday, Doe’s remains will be transferred from the Samuel Stryker Funeral Home to lie-in state at the pavilion before being escorted to Grand Gedeh County.
former President Samuel Doe
A night of wake-keeping will occur in Zwedru on Thursday, followed by the funeral rites on Friday at Zwedru City Hall.
In honor, President Boakai has declared a mourning period from June 24 to June 27, with flags at half-mast on public buildings.
