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Remembering Life, Legacy Of Former Titan Steve McNair

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - NewsChannel5 broadcasted a special presentation remembering the life and legacy of Steve McNair, a man who was a leader on the field and in the community.
Remembering Life, Legacy Of Former Titan Steve McNair

More than 4,000 showed up to pay tribute to number 9 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
Thousands Fill Church To Honor Former Titan Steve McNair

McNair's former teammate and friend Eddie George spoke at Thursday's service. He ended with a poem he wrote for the man he calls a warrior.
Eddie George Reads Poem At McNair's Memorial

So many other players, both former and current, showed up Thursday. NewsChannel5 talked to many of them before and after the service.
Former, Current NFL Players Speak At McNair's Memorial

Kevin Carter, Samari Rolle, Derrick Mason, Frank Wycheck, Benji Olson, Eddie George, Brad Hopkins, Kevin Long, Zack Pillers and Vince Young served as pallbearers.

Before Thursday's service there were two public visitations and thousands of his fans showed up. At Lewis and Wright Funeral home hundreds were lined up before the doors even opened at 8 a.m. Then a second visitation at Mt. Zion Baptist Church brought in even more fans.
Family, Friends and Fans Focus on McNair's Life

McNair's former teammates, coaches and family learned of the news of his murder they were all shocked.

NewsChannel 5's Eric Yutzy sat down with Eddie George just hours after he found out what had happened to his former teammate.
Sunday Sports Central: Eddie George on Steve McNair's Death

Titans Head Coach Jeff Fisher found out about Steve's death during a trip overseas. When he arrived in Nashville on Monday he held a news conference to express his condolences and he spoke directly to McNair's family.
Fisher: McNair A 'Great Person,' Will Be Missed

On Monday Steve McNair's brother Fred talked about the loss.
Fred McNair Talks About Loss Of Brother

Fans got to pay their respects at the very place he made a name for himself.
Fans Pay Tribute To Football Great At Stadium

On Wednesday the Tennessee Titans opened the gates of LP field where thousands stopped by to pay tribute to the former quarterback.
Hundreds Pay Tribute To Steve McNair At LP Field

Even before LP Field opened their gates fans were stopping by McNair's restaurant in North Nashville. Just hours after we learned of his death Gridiron nine became a makeshift memorial.
Fans React at Steve McNair’s Restaurant

NewsChannel5 Sports Director Hope Hines took a look back at the career of the football great.
Looking Back on Steve McNair's Career

McNair was also a pillar off the field. In 2005 he was presented with the Walter Peyton Man of the Year award which recognized his charitable works in the community.
Sunday Sports Central: Tribute to Steve McNair

Months later, he received the Byron Wizzer White Award for his help to hurricane victims in Mississippi and Louisiana. The award is the NFL Players Associations highest honor.

Steve McNair leaves behind his wife Mechelle and four sons.