it's not like Shatner is out playing golf... he's doing a charity event, to raise money. timing sucks, but something tells me Nimoy wouldn't want it any other way considering the circumstances.

Life imitates art - Kirk also left Spock behind on Genesis ("Why would you do that?")

The obvious answer here is that Shatner needs to STEAL a plane back to Los Angeles. ("Shatner, you do this and you'll never fly first class again!")

Shatner did an interview about Nimoy a couple of days before his death with CNN. I think he was totally aware of Leonard's condition and had his opportunity to say goodbye to his friend. He didn't have to go to a 'razzi covered funeral to make that goodbye more heartfelt.

I have been watching Seasons 2 and 3 of THE VIRGINIAN and Nimoy appeared twiced.

"Man of Violence". 2nd Season.The interesting part about this episode is that DeForest Kelly also guest stars.
Kelly plays an Army Doctor and Nimoy an outlaw. They share a couple of brief scenes together.

"The Showdown" from the 3rd season Nimoy and Michael Ansara(Mr. Freeze from B:TAS) play tough as nails Lawmen in an Arizona town.
Nimoy has a much bigger role and is very good.

Rest In Peace and Live Long and Prosper!!!

I always thought this was an either/or option.

He got them in the wrong order, that's all. Live long, prosper, then rest in peace.

From Mark Evanier, the real story behind William Shatner missing Nimoy's funeal:

http://www.newsfromme.com/2015/03/20...funeral-thing/

That is such a Kirk/Spock move, outsmarting the bad guys one last time.