CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Buses shuttled thousands of people to the Billy Graham Library on Monday, offering the famed evangelist’s followers an opportunity to pay their final respects to the man who was called “America’s Pastor.”
The Rev. Billy Graham, who had spread his crusading message to millions, died at age 99 last week. But those who came here to see the man lie in repose hoped this would not be the last time they saw the remarkable figure, a man who prayed with presidents privately one day and ministered to millions via satellite the next.
Photos : Mourners bid farewell to Billy Graham
“This is a celebration of the life that he led on earth,” said Ulla Kappler, who drove in from Atlanta on Sunday night. “But while we’re saying goodbye to him, there are so many people in heaven welcoming him home.
Source : nbcnews
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