Final ‘Farewell’ Thousands Gathered At Muhammad Ali Funeral
MEP: More than 60,000 people have gathered in Louisville, Kentucky, to say farewell to boxing legend Muhammad Ali at a memorial service on Friday.
The processional passed important spots in Ali’s life before heading to the ceremony for the private burial.
A public memorial began around 3 p.m. and ended around 6:10 p.m.
Muslim, Christian, Jewish and other speakers spoke of his fight for civil rights, while a message from President Barack Obama praised his originality.
The service, attended by dignitaries and by several thousand people who acquired free tickets, was held at the KFC Yum! Centre.
Ali converted to Islam in 1960 at the age of 18, died last Friday at age 74 as one of the most respected men in the United States.
