. >> reporter: but a friend of his had been asked, would she step in for pav rawty. >> she has agreedn for his friend, jiano at a moment's notice. ladies and gentlemen, aretha franklin. >> reporter: it turns out aretha franklin backstage asked, can i listen to his personal tape? she said, i can do this. ♪ a song pavaratti was famous now being performed live by the queen of soul. ♪ one of the most memorable performances of her 50-year career. in just a few years ago, she would perform that song again when pope francis came to the u.s. ♪ and as she finished the song, watch. a little boy so moved by aretha franklin he walks onto the stage. ♪ and you see that boy say to her, i love you, and then a hug. we will never forget that moment. thank you for watching here on a friday night and all week long. we'll see you monday. good night. ight. . >> announcer: live where you live, this is abc 7 news. ♪ >> i was always so proud to say that's my dad, a highway patrolman. >> he was like a whirlwind, and we all loved him for it. >>> tears, laughter, even a few surprises as a chp officer who was kil