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Penn State hosts memorial service for JoePa

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Jan 27, 2012

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Flowers, candles and other memorabilia are shown near the statue of former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno in front of Beaver Stadium, in State College, Pennsylvania. AP

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Students wait to board a campus bus bearing a “Paterno Proud” sign at Penn State University. AP

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A member of Blue Band performs during the conclusion of the public memorial for former Penn State Football coach Joe Paterno at the Bryce Jordan Center on the Penn State campus. Getty Images

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Thousands of people attend the memorial service for Joe Paterno at Penn State’s Bryce Jordan Center. AP

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Former Penn State and Pittsburgh Steelers player Franco Harris attends the Joe Paterno memorial service. AP

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Penn State University Worthington/Scranton campus students watch a live telecast of the memorial service. AP

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The crowd joins hand-in-hand for The Lord’s Prayer during the public memorial service. Getty Images

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A picture of Joe Paterno is displayed on the scoreboard during the memorial. Getty Images

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Flowers lie in front of Beaver Stadium in memory of Joe Paterno, in State College, Pennsylvania. AP

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Two of Joe and Sue Paterno’s grandchildren remain seated as the audience applauds during the memorial service. AP

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