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[WATCH] Rev. Billy Graham Casket Transported To The Billy Graham Library

By Firstladyb

ChristianNews

[WATCH] Rev. Billy Graham Casket Transported To The Billy Graham Library
The late Rev. Billy Graham’s motorcade, transported his casket from the Billy Graham Training Center,  to the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C.

According to the Associated Press, motorists pulled aside and well-wishers lined freeway overpasses to see “America’s Pastor” motorcade drive through his beloved home state of North Carolina on Saturday, as part of the week long tributes.

[WATCH] Rev. Billy Graham Casket Transported To The Billy Graham LibraryPic Credit: Billy Graham Evangelistic Association

“Do I fear death?…No. I look forward to death, with great anticipation. I am looking forward to seeing God face to face. And that could happen any day.” (Newsweek, July 4, 2005)

[WATCH] Rev. Billy Graham Casket Transported To The Billy Graham LibraryPic Credit: Billy Graham Evangelistic Association

Graham will lie in repose on Monday and Tuesday at the Graham Family Homeplace (next to the Library) for a public viewing.  Graham will also lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on Wednesday and Thursday, the first time a private citizen has been granted such recognition since civil rights hero Rosa Parks in 2005.

[WATCH] Rev. Billy Graham Casket Transported To The Billy Graham LibraryPic Credit: Billy Graham Evangelistic Association

The Graham family will have a private burial on March 2nd at the Library according to a Press Release.


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