otis livingston from w cbs tv in new york is live in louisville with more on the farewell, to the greatest. otis. >> reporter: hi there, don. louisville's favorite son was lining the streets at the age of nine, shadow boxing, training saying he would become the greatest boxer of all time. when clay did that, but today muhammad ali, made his time trip through the city that he loved and that was followed by that moving memorandum qualification. following a private grave side service, memorial service was held inside the young center in downtown louisville. ali helped plan the ceremony so no surprise that people of all races and creed were represented. it was jammed packed with celebrities, politicians including former president bill clinton and comedian billy crystal. >> of all of the word and in all of the ways, the most powerful moment have always been made in the voices of young people, repeated in prayer services, and chanted in the streets, i am ali. >> when we say that in our hearts, when we live that in our lives, then we together can build a legacy worthy of the greatest of all time.