US COMMERCE MINISTER RON BROWN BURIED AT ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETE

CEMETE $ RY WASHINGTON, April 10 (Hina) - US Commerce Secretary Ronald Brown, who died together with 34 other passengers in a plane crash in Croatia last week, was buried in Washington's Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday in a close circle of family, friends and associates. Speaking at a memorial service in Washington National Cathedral, US President Bill Clinton said that Brown was a true leader, a trailblazer, a builder, a patriot, a husband, a father, a wonderful friend and a great American. "He lived his life for America, and when the time came, found himself laying down his life for America," Clinton said. "Thank you. If it weren't for you, I would not be here", he said. Brown's son Michael thanked all those who participated in the search following the plane crash. The memorial service was also attended by a Croatian state delegation, led by Premier Zlatko Matesa. (hina) vm rm 102232 MET apr 96