Jefferson City, Mo (KMOX) - Governor Mike Kehoe has announced the passing of former U.S. Senator and Missouri Governor, Christopher S. “Kit” Bond. Bond died on May 13th. He was 86 years old.
“Kit Bond was a skilled statesman, public servant, and a man who truly loved Missouri. I am blessed to have known Kit and honored to call him a friend and a mentor," Governor Kehoe said in a statement. “Kit, always with his trademark smile and sense of humor, was a fierce advocate for Missouri throughout his accomplished 40-year career of public service. Kit kept Missouri’s interests at heart, both in office and out, making our state a better place to live, work, and raise a family. Whenever he was thanked for his service, Kit's response was always, 'Serving the people of Missouri was the honor of my life.'
Governor Kehoe has order all U.S. and Missouri flags to be flown at half-staff at government buildings and grounds statewide beginning today through Thursday May 22nd.
We now know the funeral arrangements:
Tuesday, May 20, a State Memorial Service honoring the life and legacy of Kit Bond will be held in the Rotunda of the Missouri State Capitol at noon. The public is invited to attend.
Senator Bond will lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda for a 24-hour period immediately following the State Memorial Service, allowing members of the public to pay their respects.
Thursday, May 22, a celebration of Kit’s life will be held at Ladue Chapel Presbyterian Church at 1:00pm. All who knew and loved the senator are welcome to attend.
The State Memorial will be televised on Governor Kehoe's Facebook page.
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