Hundreds of family, friends and fans gathered today at Detroit’s Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament to say a final goodbye to Mr. Hockey, Gordie Howe.
Gordie’s youngest son, Dr. Murray Howe gave the eulogy.
Murray said his Dad was a selfless man who never accepted credit for any of his accomplishments.
He says his dad credited God, his family, his friends, coaches, trainers, his teammates and never had a bad thing to say about anyone, except referees.
Murray said during his fathers final days he told him he hoped there is a good hockey team in heaven, to which Murray replied “once you join the team, they won’t just be good, they will be great”.
Even after his father suffered a stroke, Murray said he was the kind of man who would still help elderly ladies unload their grocery cart.
Murray said one of his favourite memories he shared with his Dad was visiting his hometown of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
He says one of the greatest parts of the trip was when his son, Corey, met a girl and is now living in Saskatoon.
Unfortunately we lost the greatest hockey player ever today, but more importantly the nicest man I have ever met. (1/2)
— Wayne Gretzky (@OfficialGretzky) June 10, 2016
Sending our thoughts and prayers to the Howe family and to the millions of hockey fans who like me loved Gordie Howe. RIP Mr. Hockey. (2/2)
— Wayne Gretzky (@OfficialGretzky) June 10, 2016
thank you. #MrHockey @DetroitRedWings pic.twitter.com/a04oCRbwZq
— preston (@KozPreston) June 15, 2016
Gordie featured on this weeks @SInow Regional Cover. #9RIP pic.twitter.com/umUIaTd2lG
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) June 15, 2016
The Great One pays his respects. #9RIP pic.twitter.com/eUhj0mqMR7
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) June 14, 2016
#9RIP pic.twitter.com/qCdWBWr70K
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) June 14, 2016
(photo courtesy of NHL.com)
