Leaders and family pay tribute to former Vice President Dick Cheney

Key Figures Attending the Funeral - Former Presidents Bush, former Vice President Kla Harris, and all five living former vice presidents (Joe Biden, Dan Quail, Al Gore, Kla Harris, and Mike Pence) attended the funeral [1][5] - President Trump and Vice President J D Vance were not invited [1][6] Political Implications and Division within the Republican Party - The absence of President Trump highlights the division within the modern Republican Party, particularly the Cheney-Trump divide [6][8] - Dick Cheney publicly criticized Donald Trump, and his daughter Liz Cheney served on the January 6th committee, blaming Trump for the attack on the Capitol [1][9] - Dick Cheney viewed Donald Trump as the greatest danger to the republic [10] Eulogies and Remembrances - Eulogies focused on Dick Cheney's character, describing him as smart, polished, courteous, approachable, and a true man of the West [2][3] - Speakers emphasized Cheney's commitment to the country and the Constitution above party loyalty [9][10] - The funeral was a celebration of Cheney's life, focusing on his relationships with loved ones and his dedication to the country [7]