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Hundreds say goodbye at Wendell Freeland Memorial

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VERNON JORDAN, former National Urban League head, speaks about Wendell Freeland’s involvement and love for many groups but most of all the Urban League and his role in his life.
VERNON JORDAN, former National Urban League head, speaks about Wendell Freeland’s involvement and love for many groups but most of all the Urban League and his role in his life.

Vernon Jordan, former National Urban League head, speaks about Wendell Freeland’s involvement and love for many groups but most of all the Urban League and his role in his life.

GLENN MAHONE shares with the audience memories that he and Wendell Freeland shared.
GLENN MAHONE shares with the audience memories that he and Wendell Freeland shared.
EDMOND EFFORT spoke about Wendell Freelands part in fighting some of the battles to help desegregate the services.
EDMOND EFFORT spoke about Wendell Freelands part in fighting some of the battles to help desegregate the services.
FAMILY—The Freeland family poses for a photo. Family includes wife, son, daughter and extended family who came to pay tribute to Wendell Freeland. Freeland passed away Jan. 24 at age 88. (Photos by J.L. Martello)
FAMILY—The Freeland family poses for a photo. Family includes wife, son, daughter and extended family who came to pay tribute to Wendell Freeland. Freeland passed away Jan. 24 at age 88. (Photos by J.L. Martello)
IN MEMORY—A little red hat was placed on a table in front of postersized photo of Wendell Freeland.
IN MEMORY—A little red hat was placed on a table in front of postersized photo of Wendell Freeland.

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