State Funeral of President Kennedy: Departure from the White House and Procession to the United States Capitol. Honor guard pallbearers carry the flag-draped casket of President John F. Kennedy up the steps of the Capitol Building, following a funeral procession from the White House. Jacqueline Kennedy walks up the steps with her children, Caroline Kennedy and John F. Kennedy, Jr., and Attorney General, Robert F. Kennedy. Walking behind Mrs. Kennedy are members of the Kennedy family, officials, and dignitaries. Pallbearers include: Lance Corporal Jerry J. Diamond (USMC), Yeoman George A. Barnum (USCG), Lieutenant Samuel R. Bird (U.S. Army), Seaman Hubert Clark (USN), Sergeant James L. Felder (U.S. Army), Lance Corporal Timothy F. Cheek (USMC), Sergeant Richard E. Gaudreau (USAF), Seaman Larry B. Smith (USN), and Corporal Douglas A. Mayfield (U.S. Army). Washington, D.C.