Photos: Bernie Mac's Memorial Service

Bernie Mac (1957 - 2008) - Two women stop to pay their respects at the memorial for Bernie Mac. The service was held August 16, 2008 at the 10,000-seat House of Hope, 752 E. 114th St. in Chicago.

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Bernie Mac (1957 - 2008) - Two women stop to pay their respects at the memorial for Bernie Mac. The service was held August 16, 2008 at the 10,000-seat House of Hope, 752 E. 114th St. in Chicago.

Bernie Mac (1957 - 2008) - Family and friends greet each other before the memorial service attended by over 6,000 people, including Chicago mayor Richard Daley.

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Bernie Mac (1957 - 2008) - Family and friends greet each other before the memorial service attended by over 6,000 people, including Chicago mayor Richard Daley.

Bernie Mac (1957 - 2008) - Actor Don Cheadle and comedian Chris Rock make their way to their seats before the memorial service. Several other celebrities attended, including Cedric the Entertainer.

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Bernie Mac (1957 - 2008) - Actor Don Cheadle and comedian Chris Rock make their way to their seats before the memorial service. Several other celebrities attended, including Cedric the Entertainer.

Bernie Mac<br> (1957 - 2008) - Actor Samuel L. Jackson enters Chicago's House of Hope. Behind him is a wreath and blown-up photo of the late actor and comedian.

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Bernie Mac<br> (1957 - 2008) - Actor Samuel L. Jackson enters Chicago's House of Hope. Behind him is a wreath and blown-up photo of the late actor and comedian.

Bernie Mac&lt;bR&gt;(1957 - 2008) - Actor Don Cheadle arrives at the House of Hope.

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Bernie Mac<bR>(1957 - 2008) - Actor Don Cheadle arrives at the House of Hope.

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Bernie Mac (1957 - 2008) - Mac's widow Rhonda McCullough listens during the service. She married Mac in 1970. The couple had one daugter, Je'Neice.

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Bernie Mac (1957 - 2008) - Mac's widow Rhonda McCullough listens during the service. She married Mac in 1970. The couple had one daugter, Je'Neice.

Bernie Mac&lt;bR&gt; (1957 - 2008) - A fan listens and reflects during the memorial service.

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Bernie Mac<bR> (1957 - 2008) - A fan listens and reflects during the memorial service.

Bernie Mac&lt;br&gt; (1957 - 2008) - A fan flips through the program at the crowded memorial service. .

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Bernie Mac<br> (1957 - 2008) - A fan flips through the program at the crowded memorial service. .

Bernie Mac&lt;br&gt; (1957 - 2008) - A fan sheds a tear during a tribute to Mac.

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Bernie Mac<br> (1957 - 2008) - A fan sheds a tear during a tribute to Mac.

Bernie Mac&lt;bR&gt; (1957 - 2008) - Fans sing during the public memorial.

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Bernie Mac<bR> (1957 - 2008) - Fans sing during the public memorial.

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Bernie Mac&lt;bR&gt; (1957 - 2008) - Bernie Mac's TV family shows us together to pay their respects.

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Bernie Mac<bR> (1957 - 2008) - Bernie Mac's TV family shows us together to pay their respects.

ernie Mac&lt;bR&gt; (1957 - 2008) - Comedian Steve Harvey leaves after attending the public memorial.

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ernie Mac<bR> (1957 - 2008) - Comedian Steve Harvey leaves after attending the public memorial.