CHICAGO (WLS) -- The life of Rev. Jesse Jackson was celebrated.
Chicago and the nation said goodbye to Rev. Jesse Jackson on Friday and Saturday.
Services were held in Chicago and South Carolina.
Plans in Washington, D.C. were postponed.
The final service for the late Rev. Jesse Jackson was one of love, laughter, tears and inspiration.
Saturday's events were the culmination of days of homegoing services for the reverend who died Feb. 17.
A procession to the cemetery immediately followed Saturday's service, which people from all over came to.
Crowds lined up early Saturday morning to get into Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters.
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton was seen paying her respects to Rev. Jesse Jackson's family Friday.
Stratton is currently running for Senate to replace Sen. Dick Durbin, who is retiring.
People are paying their respects to Reverend Jesse Jackson for a second day at Rainbow PUSH Headquarters on Chicago's South Side Friday.
Nevens Woods just couldn't stay away.
After braving long lines, the first day of the public visitation, the Chicago native said he just had to come back again.
"The man taught me a lot coming up that's how I reached 80 years of age," Woods said.
He's one of the many people who traveled to Rainbow PUSH Coalition Headquarters to pay their respects to the civil rights icon.
Becky Wright arrived bright and early this morning and was first in line.
"This is a historical moment," Wright said. "This is a man who did so much for so many people."
Everyday people and dignitaries alike once again viewed the body of the late history maker who lies in repose for a second day as remembrances and words of admiration continue to pour in from around the world.
Larenz Smith came with his mother.
"It's wrong how some people treat us during the times, but I don't hold that against them," Smith said. "I do forgive as Christ forgives us, so it's just as far as continuing to move with humanity with respect, gentleness, kindness, and the fruit to the spirit."
Jackson is being remembered as a humanitarian and one of the last titans of the civil rights movement who worked to improved the lives of not just Black people, but all people.
"I remember when he helped get hostages freed, and he was always about promoting business and the housing issues that we've had to face. He's always been a champion across for all people not just for people who look like me," mourner Pamela Randall said.
Alderman William Hall worked and traveled with Reverend Jackson for seven years before being elected to represent the 6th Ward.
"He always focused on the least, the left out, the wounded, those who were typecast. Those who were kicked aside," Alderman Hall said. "Those were where he focused first...and today is a day to remind me coming back into this headquarters. What's the work ethic? where am I at with that commitment and when the sun rises and when the sun sets what have I done to help those in need."
Even more mourners of all ages are expected to come to Rainbow PUSH Coalition Headquarters to pay their respects to iconic civil rights leader, the Reverend Jesse Jackson.
Each person who passes through Rainbow PUSH, leaves with more honor and respect for the man who helped to create it, Reverend Jesse Jackson.
"It just was such a special moment," mourner Elisa Romero said. "It really right here."
"If he hadn't have did what he did I wouldn't have my government federal job, I wouldn't retired from CTA," mourner Patricia Barbour said.
Jackson will again be lying in repose from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m.
The first day of public visitation for the late Rev. Jesse Jackson wrapped up Thursday night at Rainbow PUSH HQ in Chicago.
He helped to build the very foundation where he now lies in repose.
Many people came out to pay their respects, with some calling their visit a moment in history.
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