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Jun 2016
The message to Louisville and the world
This is my goodbye and remember me with the boxing gloves and technique that I
Remember my mission of why I became a Boxer
Thank you Louisville citizens for your throwing of flowers and name called of Ali as my Hearst drove by
Now I don’t want you to see any tear with a cry
But think on my accomplishment being your daily living try
As my Hearse carrying my body drives by, I want you all to come together and embrace
This cannot be a separation of any race
I expect triumphant beyond defeat
Living is about having character along with endurance extending into total strength
I fought where others said I couldn’t
The boundaries insisted I shouldn’t
But I stood up with a raw of my voice
I let it be known that this was going to be my choice
My rivers are continuing to flow
I want you all to know, I truly love you so
You have been fans and friends
It was from beginning to end
My name has spread throughout the land
Yet I have achieved throughout my life
The Lord called me home, as I will have a new place where my spirit can roam
My legacy will continue to be around
So look up, and you know where I will be found
Farewell from Ali you know, and take care being my loving and inspiring flow.
preservationman
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preservationman  New York City
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   Dana Colgan
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