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One amusing story after another painted a portrait of man whose greatness transcended the ice where he became legend.
Hundreds gathered late Wednesday morning for the funeral service of Red Wings star Gordie Howe at the 850-seat Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament on Woodward Avenue in Detroit, The Detroit News reports. He died at 88 last Friday.
Dr. Murray Howe delivered a touching eulogy for his father before the mass, reciting amusing anecdotes about his father's kindness, humor and charm.
Program cover. (Twitter photo)
The Detroit News gathered a collection of statements by the Rev. J.J. Mech and othetrs:
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"While he was a great hockey player, he was an even better people person."
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Autograph-signing "gives me more time with the people," the clergyman quoted Howe as saying.
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"He was best with kids. He changed people's lives."
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"We're family because we have been affected."
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Serve! He loved to serve!"
- "Let's make Mr. Hockey proud. Let's make our Lord even prouder."
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(Photos from live broadcasts on WDIV and WXYZ.)
Son Dr. Murray Howe
Howe family
