Underway right now as friends and family members sharing powerful performances and stories as well. President s and pastors are fuelling the pews and all to pay their respect of the greater grace testimomple of detroit. Aretha franklin of in so many ways o f the sound track of the Civil Rights Movement. Smoky robinson says how he missed talking to his friend. A friend that he has known for 70 years. Here are some of the memories he shared. Today, lord, we thank you for the life and legacy of aretha Lewis Franklin, thank you forgiving us a precious gift, aretha. She was a treasure from a treasure and a treasure surrounded by treasures. She was classy enough to sing on the most prominent stages in the world but she was home girl to make potato salads and some frid fried chicken. I will be sending city council proposals to rename the park. Our beautiful, water front jewel will be Aretha Franklins park. When were formers from generations to come from around the world, theyll be reminded th