Pictures from Luther Vandross' funeral.

[ronnykmarshall]

http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=529&e=3&u=/ap/20050708/ap_en_mu/vandross_funeral

This is the link to the story and here are pictures of the wonderful people (fans and the famous) that paid their respects to a fantastic man.




Aretha Franklin, Patti Austin, Alica Keyes and Patti La Belle sing "Power of Love.



Usher joins in with the ladies to sing.



Luther's mom says good bye to her wonderful son.



Patti La Belle reads a poem written by Luther's mom.



The Queen of Soul aka Lady Soul aka Aretha Franklin.



The lovely Miss Cissy Houston bows her head to honor Luther.



Dionne Warwick says good bye to her friend.



Rev. Sharpton at a loss for words.



Fonzi Thorton and Mary Ida Vandross.



SANG it Queen Aretha. You can just FEEL the spirit of the lord from this picture.



A fan touches Luther for one last time.



Usher and Nona Hindricks sing for Luther as Patti Austin cheers them on.



Cissy Houston sings her heart out.



Alicia Keyes and Patti La Belle share a moment of joy. THIS is what a memorial service should be. Joy, celebration and love.



Mr. Stevie Wonder, the eight wonder of the world sings. This man is a treasure.



Aretha places a rose on Luther's coffin.



Dionne and Stevie.



Alicia and Patti pay their respects to Mary Ida Vandross.



Luther's coffin is carried out with the honor he deserved.



God bless Mrs. Vandross.

Other photo's at this thread.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=105&topic_id=3604391&mesg_id=3604391


God bless Luther!

[angee_is_mad]

1. Thank you

Thank you for the post and the photos.

[USAcitizen]

2. Everything about Luther equaled class

Even is homegoing. Thanks for the photos. I will really miss this great artist.

[undergroundrailroad]

3. Thank you so much for the photos.

Greatness on so many levels as they pay tribute to an ICON. He left his gifts for us and for that I'm truly grateful.

BRAVO Mr. Vandross, bravo!

Undergroundrailroad

[FrenchieCat]

4. That was very much appreciated....

May his voice sing in the better world.

[qanda]

5. Thanks for posting this here

It's a wonderful tribute to a great singer.

[TroubleMan]

6. Luther's death was very sad

I believe he was his mother's last living child. All his siblings had died, too. As much as we, the fans, we'll miss him, it's nothing compared to her loss.

[alarcojon]

7. RIP Luther

[Window]

8. Thanks for sharing.

Peace.

[goclark]

9. For some reason the photos won't open for me :(

I loved Luther so much and would love to see them.

[politicasista]

10. Some won't open, but thanks for the pics.