Hundreds Turn Out For Craig Sager Memorial in Marietta

MARIETTA, GA -- Renowned sports broadcaster Craig Sager was memorialized Tuesday morning at Mount Bethel United Methodist Church.

Sports media luminaries from Atlanta and beyond packed the church at Lower Roswell Road in Marietta as video presentations of Sager's life with his family kicked off the event. Some of his children, including Craig Jr., Kacy and Krista, spoke as well.

"There was never a plan with dad. He just wanted to make every day the best he could," Krista said. "If something sounded fun, we didn't discuss it. We just did."

Craig Jr. said in good-natured remarks that his father handled cancer the same way he lived his life. "What did he do? He made it couture," he said. "I always had two parents who believed in me from the start."

In remarks to the packed audience, award-winning gospel artist Yolanda Adams said, "This is one of those things we know we have to deal with as finite beings," referring to Sager's untimely passing.

She said when she first met Sager, she was blown away by his style of dress. "Those colors," she said as the crowd laughed. "He made an indelible mark on the world."

An emotional Ernie Johnson recited a poem highlighting Sager's colorful tastes in suits.

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