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Atlanta remembers former mayor

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Published: June 28, 2003 at 6:16 PM

ATLANTA, June 28 (UPI) -- America's top political and corporate leaders joined 5,000 mourners Saturday to say final goodbyes to Maynard Jackson, Atlanta's first black mayor.

Jackson, 65, died Monday of a heart attack.

Former President Bill Clinton delivered a heartfelt eulogy, said Atlanta television station WXIA.

"I loved Maynard Jackson," Clinton said. "I loved every talk I ever had with him. I loved every argument I ever had with him. I loved him when he was reprimanding me and when he was praising me. I loved him because his heart was good."

Other speakers included Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin, Delta Airlines CEO Leo Mullin, Ingrid Saunders-Jones of Coca Cola and the Rev. Jesse Jackson.

The Rev. Vincent Guy of Friendship Baptist Church led the funeral service at Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center.

In closing, Clinton said, "...You saved your very best crowd until last. God bless you, friend."

Topics: Bill Clinton, Boisfeuillet Jones, Jesse Jackson, Maynard Jackson, Shirley Franklin
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