dr. ralph plagman.>> we need to be here. it is showing support to have the greatest people that has ever lived in cedar rapids. >> knowing he did not get the right sendoff i wanted to make sure that he did because this is the way he should go.>> reporter: the lead warrior at washington high school for three and half decades.>> my >> he had my dad, uncle's and aunts.>> reporter: today was filled with smiles.>> you never see him without a smile.>> reporter: laughs and autographs.>> i got him to sign the bag so i cannot where this again. created by him.""he's helped so many people in live's that they couldn't have at home, you know? given them a caring role model.""he just meant so much to my life and he affected me and kind of made me the person i am today." his legacy eternal -"even though dr. grant is here, dr. plagman will always be the principal of wash.""he's always going to have a special place in the washington community.""the legacy of him is going to continue, i have no doubt about it.""he won't be gone, ever."ll: des