Gordie Howe's ashes were laid to rest at the base of his statue at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon this morning. According to Howe's family, it was the 88-year-old's dying wish to have his ashes, and his wife's ashes interred together in his hometown. A memorial plaque with a photo of Gordie and Colleen Howe sits at the base of the Gordie Howe statue at SaskTel Centre. The family of Gordie Howe visited the newly named Gordie Howe Bridge in Saskatoon following the interment ceremony. Gordie Howe's children say their last goodbyes to their dad and mom.

Source: CBC News September 25, 2016 16:24 UTC