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Image: Well-wishers touch the hearse carrying the remains of Muhammad Ali during the funeral procession in Louisville

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Louisville Says Goodbye to Hometown Hero Muhammad Ali

Crowds gathered as Muhammad Ali was laid to rest in the culmination of two days of ceremonies.

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A man watches a slide show of Muhammad Ali photos displayed on a screen outside the KFC Yum! Center where mourners will attend a memorial service for the boxing legend.

Ali was laid to rest on June 10, the culmination of a two-day farewell for the beloved boxing legend and civil rights hero who electrified crowds the world over.

— Brendan Smialowski / AFP - Getty Images
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Signs of tribute lay in front of the boyhood home of Muhammad Ali on Grand Avenue.

— Joshua Lindsey / Reuters
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Akera Price-King carries a sign saluting Muhammad Ali on the street in front of Ali's boyhood home.

— Mark Humphrey / AP
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A woman places flower peddles along the entrance to Cave Hill Cemetery for Ali's funeral procession.

— Brendan Smialowski / AFP - Getty Images
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Frances Woods holds a sign saluting Muhammad Ali as she awaits his funeral procession to make its way down Muhammad Ali Boulevard.

— Michael Conroy / AP
Image: Mourners hold signs during funeral procession for three-time heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali in Louisville

Mourners hold signs outside Muhammad Ali's childhood home.

— Lucy Nicholson / Reuters
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Pallbearers place Muhammad Ali's casket in the hearse ahead of a procession through the fighter's hometown.

— Michael Clevenger / AP
Image: A hearse carrying the body of the late Muhammad Ali drives down Muhammad Ali Boulevard to Cave Hill Cemetery in Louisville

The hearse carrying the body of the late Ali drives down Muhammad Ali Boulevard to Cave Hill Cemetery.

Thousands from near and far lined the streets of Ali's native city of Louisville, Kentucky to say goodbye to the three-time heavyweight world champion who died of septic shock last week at 74 after a decades-long battle with Parkinson's.

— John Sommers II / Reuters
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Cathy Gutgsell holds a sign as she is photographed while spectators wait for the arrival of Muhammad Ali's funeral procession to enter Cave Hill Cemetery.

— John Minchillo / AP
Image: Well-wishers touch the hearse carrying the remains of Muhammad Ali during the funeral procession in Louisville

A well-wisher holding a banner touches the hearse carrying the remains of Muhammad Ali.

— Adrees Latif / Reuters
Image: A Muhammad Ali look-alike watches the funeral procession for the three-time heavyweight boxing champion in Louisville

A Muhammad Ali look-alike watches the funeral procession.

— Lucy Nicholson / Reuters
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Crowds line the hearse's route and cheer as the procession passes.

— Darron Cummings / AP
Image: A man throws a rose over the hearse carrying the remains of Muhammad Ali during the funeral procession for the three-time heavyweight boxing champion in Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.

A man throws a rose over Ali's hearse.

— Carlos Barria / Reuters
Image: Flower petals are seen on the ground as the hearse carrying the remains of Muhammad Ali arrives at Cave Hill Cemetery during the funeral procession in Louisville

The hearse arrives at Cave Hill Cemetery following the funeral procession.

— Adrees Latif / Reuters
Image: Funeral Held For Boxing Legend Muhammad Ali In His Hometown Of Louisville, Kentucky

Dr. Kevin Cosby speaks at the public memorial service at the KFC Yum! Center.
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Image: Funeral Held For Boxing Legend Muhammad Ali In His Hometown Of Louisville, Kentucky

Guests fill the stands of the KFC Yum! Center during the televised funeral service.
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