“Muhammad Ali’s Homecoming — Louisville Motorcade June 10, 2016” 34th Garland Louisville, Ky.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lARZukiAjX0

On June 3, 2016, the world lost a legend — Muhammad Ali — but Louisville, Kentucky lost one of its own. Though he passed away in Phoenix, Arizona, he was brought home to be laid to rest in the city that raised him. I live just four streets over from Ali’s childhood home in Louisville’s West End. When his funeral motorcade came through the neighborhood in June 2016, it passed just three blocks from my house. I was there filming as The Champ made his final ride through the same streets where he once ran, trained, and dreamed. This moment is personal for my family. My grandmother grew up playing with Muhammad Ali when they were young. My uncle also grew up as friends with him right here in this neighborhood. That’s how close his roots are to this community. Ali wasn’t just a world champion boxer — he was a symbol of pride, strength, faith, and courage for Louisville, especially the West End. His funeral procession traveled through the city before he was laid to rest at Cave Hill Cemetery, and thousands lined the streets to honor him. To be from the same place as Muhammad Ali is an honor. Louisville will always remember him. Kentucky will always honor him. And the West End will always claim The Champ. “The Greatest” may be gone, but his legacy lives forever in the city he called home. 👊🥊