The boxing icon, businessman and longtime Houstonian died on March 21. On Monday, he was remembered on the Wortham Theater in Houston.
HOUSTON — George Foreman was remembered in a memorial service on the Wortham Theater in downtown Houston on Monday. The boxing icon, profitable businessman and pillar of the Fifth Ward died final month.
Updates and video clips of the service are under.
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Memorial service
Houston Mayor John Whitmire delivered a speech originally of the celebration of life.
Recording of Foreman
Additionally in the course of the service, an audio recording made by Foreman himself performed detailing his journey to religion.
Listed here are some interviews with individuals forward of the service:
Foreman’s cousins bear in mind his affect
Two of Foreman’s cousins talked about how a lot he meant to them. They stated he was at all times there for them — by way of weddings, funerals and household gatherings.
Additionally they talked about residing with tigers!
Mayor John Whitmire displays on Foreman’s life
Houston Mayor John Whitmire first met Foreman in 1973. Whitmire will ship some phrases on the memorial service on Monday.
Former Oilers QB on Foreman’s affect
Former Oilers quarterback Dan Pastorini displays on Foreman’s affect.
Foreman’s sparring companion shares recollections
Foreman’s sparring companion shares recollections of working with the legend.
