Cronkite reporters Krandall Brantley and Lindsey Wisniewski are in Louisville providing live coverage of the Ali remembrance. Check back here throughout the day for updates.
Laila Ali leaving her fathers memorial service #AliFuneral #Louisville @cronkitenews pic.twitter.com/VvdKvXByNq
— Krandall Brantley (@_KrandallTV) June 10, 2016
“Every single solitary one of us have gifts of mind and heart,” Clinton said. “It’s just that he found a way to release them.” @cronkitenews
— lindsey wisniewski (@lindsniewski) June 10, 2016
Former President @billclinton gets BIG applause as he steps on stage at #AliFuneral @cronkitenews
— lindsey wisniewski (@lindsniewski) June 10, 2016
Watching Bryant Gumbel speak about #MuhammadAli at #AliFuneral from behind @_KrandallTV ‘s camera. @cronkitenews pic.twitter.com/yFn3ENKEKf
— lindsey wisniewski (@lindsniewski) June 10, 2016
The mood has been lifted here at #AliFuneral as @BillyCrystal shares funny stories of times with #MuhammadAli #TheGreatest @cronkitenews
— lindsey wisniewski (@lindsniewski) June 10, 2016
“He was the most perfect athlete you ever saw & that was his own words,” @BillyCrystal joked at #AliFuneral The crowd laughed @cronkitenews
— lindsey wisniewski (@lindsniewski) June 10, 2016
“The world stopped, took a deep breath and sighed,” @BillyCrystal said on loss of Ali. #AliFuneral.
— lindsey wisniewski (@lindsniewski) June 10, 2016
“Your rent is paid in full,” Ramsey said to #Ali quote, “Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.” @cronkitenews
— lindsey wisniewski (@lindsniewski) June 10, 2016
The crowd laughed when Ramsey said #Ali “had swagger before we knew what swagger was.” @cronkitenews
— Krandall Brantley (@_KrandallTV) June 10, 2016
“Muhammad whispered down to me ‘I want to see the loser,'” #MuhammadAli ‘s friend John Ramsey said. @cronkitenews pic.twitter.com/81blNvP4F5
— lindsey wisniewski (@lindsniewski) June 10, 2016
Natasha Mundkur with powerful #AliFuneral speech about defeating the impossible. @cronkitenews pic.twitter.com/Opccd8N1wp
— lindsey wisniewski (@lindsniewski) June 10, 2016
Rasheda Ali-Walsh speaks about her father at #AliFuneral and receives a standing ovation. @cronkitenews pic.twitter.com/MdHHBiPAmx
— lindsey wisniewski (@lindsniewski) June 10, 2016
One of Ali’s daughters, Maryum Ali has taken the stage at the #AliFuneral @cronkitenews pic.twitter.com/TqQd4OXTkW
— Krandall Brantley (@_KrandallTV) June 10, 2016
“I just want to get to heaven and I’ve got to do a lot of good deeds to get there,” Lonnie Ali said of Ali’s view on life @cronkitenews
— lindsey wisniewski (@lindsniewski) June 10, 2016
#MuhammadAli wife of nearly 30 years, Lonnie Ali is now speaking during the #AliFuneral @cronkitenews pic.twitter.com/Re1zoEeNAw
— Krandall Brantley (@_KrandallTV) June 10, 2016
“Remember that when a cop and an inner city kid talk to each other, miracles can happen” -Lonnie Ali at #AliFuneral @cronkitenews
— lindsey wisniewski (@lindsniewski) June 10, 2016
“Adversity can make you stronger,” Lonnie Ali said on why her & #MuhammadAli built Ali Center @cronkitenews
— lindsey wisniewski (@lindsniewski) June 10, 2016
Standing ovation as Lonnie Ali takes the stage at #AliFuneral @cronkitenews
— lindsey wisniewski (@lindsniewski) June 10, 2016
Senior White House advisor Valerie Jarrett is speaking on behalf of President Obama #Louisville #AliFuneral @cronkitenews
— Krandall Brantley (@_KrandallTV) June 10, 2016
Malcolm X’s daughter, Ambassador Shabazz, nearly in tears while giving touching speech at #AliFuneral @cronkitenews pic.twitter.com/m7FOcJRyvD
— lindsey wisniewski (@lindsniewski) June 10, 2016
A traditional chant is being performed now at #AliFuneral by Venerable Utsumi and Sister Denise. @cronkitenews pic.twitter.com/4cK2xymBJi
— lindsey wisniewski (@lindsniewski) June 10, 2016
“We together can build a legacy of the greatest of all time..I am, Ali.” -Rabbi Joe Rapport @cronkitenews
— lindsey wisniewski (@lindsniewski) June 10, 2016
Rabbi received a standing ovation by saying “tell the next President of the United Staes that SHE.. ” @cronkitenews pic.twitter.com/z4dNE7bVRd
— Krandall Brantley (@_KrandallTV) June 10, 2016
LOUD cheers as Rabbi Lerner mentions “she” referring to #HillaryClinton as next president to make change in the world. @cronkitenews
— lindsey wisniewski (@lindsniewski) June 10, 2016
Lonnie Ali showed on the big screen teary-eyed as Senator Hatch finishes speaking about #MuhammadAli ‘s legacy. @cronkitenews
— lindsey wisniewski (@lindsniewski) June 10, 2016
Hatch on #MuhammadAli visit to the Children’s Hospital once: “He was compassion and tender around those that he loved.” @cronkitenews
— lindsey wisniewski (@lindsniewski) June 10, 2016
Speaker & Utah Senator Orrin Hatch on #MuhammadAli being more than #TheGreatest : @cronkitenews pic.twitter.com/JtHIwewhEB
— lindsey wisniewski (@lindsniewski) June 10, 2016
Speaker Kevin Cosby on Ali: “He dared to love black people at a time when black people had a problem loving themselves.” @cronkitenews
— lindsey wisniewski (@lindsniewski) June 10, 2016
Dr. Kevin Cosby said “before James Brown said I’m black and I’m proud, #MuhammadAli said I’m black and I’m pretty.” @cronkitenews
— Krandall Brantley (@_KrandallTV) June 10, 2016
Long time Louisville Pastor Dr. Kevin Cosby is now speaking during the #Ali memorial service @cronkitenews
— Krandall Brantley (@_KrandallTV) June 10, 2016
Roars of applause & chants as speaker Imam Zaid Shakir calls #MuhammadAli the “people’s champ.” @cronkitenews pic.twitter.com/Sp4dCGflJf
— lindsey wisniewski (@lindsniewski) June 10, 2016
#MuhammadAli‘s celebration of life begins with a Quranic recitation by Hamzah Abdul Malik @cronkitenews pic.twitter.com/So8tNnvgG6
— lindsey wisniewski (@lindsniewski) June 10, 2016
The crowd applauds as former U.S. President Bill Clinton takes his seat for #MuhammadAli memorial @cronkitenews pic.twitter.com/G90Gd4ChQ5
— Krandall Brantley (@_KrandallTV) June 10, 2016
The crowd is slient as family members of #MuhammadAli are taking their seats @cronkitenews pic.twitter.com/tNs8ofKC26
— Krandall Brantley (@_KrandallTV) June 10, 2016
The room is silent here at #MuhammadAli ‘s memorial, as the big screen shows video of Ali family entering the building. @cronkitenews
— lindsey wisniewski (@lindsniewski) June 10, 2016
A moment of prayer has started #MuhammadAli ‘s memorial service here at KFC Yum! Center. @cronkitenews pic.twitter.com/JDdriR3B6w
— lindsey wisniewski (@lindsniewski) June 10, 2016
The list of speakers and eulogists for #MuhammadAli ‘s memorial service. @cronkitenews pic.twitter.com/XqhYNfq6Pn
— lindsey wisniewski (@lindsniewski) June 10, 2016
The large crowd is still filing in for the #MuhammadAli public memorial service @cronkitenews pic.twitter.com/ZeGAqbj9aD
— Krandall Brantley (@_KrandallTV) June 10, 2016
No update on estimated time #MuhammadAli memorial will begin. Stay tuned to @cronkitenews for the latest on the its start.
— lindsey wisniewski (@lindsniewski) June 10, 2016
The #MuhammadAli memorial will begin within the next 10 minutes at the #KFCYumCenter in #Louisville @cronkitenews pic.twitter.com/Bc97p6CXpM
— Krandall Brantley (@_KrandallTV) June 10, 2016
Guests are filling in the center, as people quietly wait for #MuhammadAli ‘s memorial to begin. @cronkitenews pic.twitter.com/wxKWNC8Mi7
— lindsey wisniewski (@lindsniewski) June 10, 2016
#MuhammadAli memorial is expected to begin shortly after 11:30 a.m. Arizona time. @cronkitenews
— lindsey wisniewski (@lindsniewski) June 10, 2016
At 2:30, there will be a prayer for everyone inside and outside of KFC Yum! Center, as #MuhammadAli ‘s family enters. @cronkitenews
— lindsey wisniewski (@lindsniewski) June 10, 2016
Spokesman says there is a chance #MuhammadAli memorial will start after 2 p.m. #TheGreatest @cronkitenews pic.twitter.com/14FTEuem6B
— lindsey wisniewski (@lindsniewski) June 10, 2016
People are lined up outside KFC Yum! Center, where #MuhammadAli ‘s memorial will take place. @cronkitenews pic.twitter.com/ptDPnrI0ok
— lindsey wisniewski (@lindsniewski) June 10, 2016
Even buses downtown are paying tribute to the late #MuhammadAli #Louisville @cronkitenews pic.twitter.com/Kw1emfKDV6
— Krandall Brantley (@_KrandallTV) June 10, 2016
People gathered on downtown 4th street to watch coverage of #MuhammadAli memorial @cronkitenews pic.twitter.com/JTnRqDBnEh
— Krandall Brantley (@_KrandallTV) June 10, 2016
And don’t forget: Phoenix, Arizona ✔️ #MuhammadAli @cronkitenews pic.twitter.com/kBpiX91zjb
— lindsey wisniewski (@lindsniewski) June 10, 2016
The processional has passed #MuhammadAli Blvd & 9th and it will continue on to Ali’s boyhood home.@cronkitenews pic.twitter.com/WNw81ReJFq
— lindsey wisniewski (@lindsniewski) June 10, 2016
Live video from the scene here at #MuhammadAli ‘s processional. #TheGreatest #Legend @cronkitenews pic.twitter.com/G0mw9UEUYA
— lindsey wisniewski (@lindsniewski) June 10, 2016
First car in the processional has arrived! #MuhammadAli #TheGreatest @cronkitenews pic.twitter.com/hJBodeqEpw
— lindsey wisniewski (@lindsniewski) June 10, 2016
Tucson, AZ meets Louisville, KY. Both Vickie and Charmaine are here to pay tribute to #MuhammadAli @cronkitenews pic.twitter.com/SUmiTa21mQ
— lindsey wisniewski (@lindsniewski) June 10, 2016
Cars pass through #MuhammadAli Blvd as the procession will begin any minute. @cronkitenews pic.twitter.com/8p07HYkMM6
— lindsey wisniewski (@lindsniewski) June 10, 2016
The streets are jam-packed here off 9th & #MuhammadAli Blvd, as people say goodbye to a #legend @cronkitenews pic.twitter.com/Qmb1pgn9te
— Krandall Brantley (@_KrandallTV) June 10, 2016
The woman on the right went to Central High, Ali’s former school here in Louisville. @cronkitenews #MuhammadAli pic.twitter.com/sVdnAC3a1F
— lindsey wisniewski (@lindsniewski) June 10, 2016
People chanting as #MuhammadAli makes his way down the street named after him for the final time. @cronkitenews pic.twitter.com/TqljgmDLIQ
— lindsey wisniewski (@lindsniewski) June 10, 2016
A little girl pays respect to the three-time boxing champion. #MuhammadAli @cronkitenews pic.twitter.com/mdEIfhhDtU
— lindsey wisniewski (@lindsniewski) June 10, 2016
Stay tuned to our continuing coverage as people say goodbye to #MuhammadAli @cronkitenews pic.twitter.com/8EaXNRMeeb
— lindsey wisniewski (@lindsniewski) June 10, 2016
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