Here's a look at a some of the sights around the Motor City, where fans and businesses alike are saying their good-byes to the 88-year-old hockey legend, Gordie Howe.
'A good sendoff for the big man'
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Fans were leaving their condolences on a huge card on the exterior wall of Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. (Aadel Haleem/CBC)
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Gordie Howe fans began saying their final farewells to Mr. Hockey at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit on Tuesday.
A public visitation at the home of the Detroit Red Wings was scheduled to last from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Here's a look at a some of the sights around the Motor City, where fans and businesses alike are saying their good-byes to the 88-year-old hockey legend and humanitarian, who died last week.
A huge number of Howe's family, friends and some of hockey's best gathered in Motown to pay their respects.
It was a who's who of family, friends and celebrities in Detroit on Tuesday to celebrate Gordie Howe's life. In the back row from left, Marty Howe, Detroit Red Wings assistant general manager Ryan Martin, friend Felix Gatt, Detroit Tigers Hall of Famer Al Kaline, former coach Scotty Bowman, Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken Holland, Tampa Bay Lighting general manager Steve Yzerman, former player Kris Draper, hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill and, in the front row, Murray and Mark Howe pose after paying respects to Gordie Howe. (Carlos Osorio/The Associated Press)
Fans Jim Agnew and Fred Rutherford posed for a photo near the Gordie Howe statue at Joe Louis Arena.
Rutherford said Tuesday's service is "a good sendoff for the big man."
Fred Rutherford, right, drove about two hours from London, Ont., to say good-bye to Gordie Howe with friend Jim Agnew. (Aadel Haleem/CBC)
Those who couldn't attend Tuesday started leaving mementos and notes Monday.
Fans started leaving mementos on the steps of Joe Louis Arena on Monday night. (Aadel Haleem/CBC)
The main gate at Joe Louis Arena, which is about to embark on its final season in Detroit, is named after Mr. Hockey. (Aadel Haleem/CBC)
Nearby theatres were sure to honour the Detroit Red Wings legend, too.
The Fillmore Theatre paid its respects to Mr. Hockey on the weekend, saying good-bye on its marquee. (Brent Lofthouse-Aldi)
The Fox Theatre, just down the street from Hockeytown Cafe in Detroit, honoured Mr. Hockey on its marquee. (Brent Lofthouse-Aldi)
