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The Daily Chop: Hank Aaron honored by friends and family, laid to rest on Wednesday

The funeral service for Hank Aaron was televised on Wednesday, and included a number of commemorative speeches from various friends and family members. The overarching sentiment, unsurprisingly, was that Aaron was a better human being than baseball player, and all those who were close to him were well aware. The service took place at Friendship Baptist Church in Atlanta, then a trip past the old remnants of Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium. The entire day served as a time of respect and remembrance for a man who will be truly missed and leaves behind a lasting legacy. Rest in peace, Mr.