albert richardson was a long- time member in denver's african american community. today he was laid to rest after one final trip around the neighborhood. [ drums ] >> mr. albert richardson was an icon in the five points neighborhood. [ horses treading ] >> big al witnessed the many cycles of change in the neighborhood. >> and i grew up around him. you know, whatever people needed, he gave it to them. he was nice to everybody. >> he knew the people there! and he knew the needs of the people in five points! [ gospelic >> he was a man of grace and determination. ? shelter where he leaves me! [ organ ] >> big al was just a good person all around. and we'll miss him tremendously. >> our dad came to denver in 1946 after serving this country. he wanted people of color to create businesses and property and prosper! >> and when the spirit would get happy, he would get -- [ indiscernible ] ? he's gone home! >> he was our rock and the lord was his. we love him dearly. you can frown because he's gone or you can smile because he lived. ? halleluiah ? >> reporter: big al se the air force. he was buried at fort logan cemetery. >>> we are back with a sign that will try