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Kate Crowder, center, wife of the late Eddie Crowder, sings the CU fight song with Bill Harris, right, and family members at the end of a memorial service Saturday at Folsom Field. Crowder, a longtime CU football coach and athletic director, died on Tuesday from complications of leukemia at the age of 77.
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Kate Crowder, center, wife of the late Eddie Crowder, sings the CU fight song with Bill Harris, right, and family members at the end of the memorial service.
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Bill Harris, right, takes the hand of Kate Crowder. "A Celebration of Eddie's Life,' Eddie Crowder's memorial service was held at Folsom Field at the University of Colorado on September 13, 2008. Crowder, long-time CU football coach and athletic director, passed away on September 9, 2008 from complications of leukemia at the age of 77.
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"A Celebration of Eddie's Life,' Eddie Crowder's memorial service was held at Folsom Field at the University of Colorado on September 13, 2008. Crowder, long-time CU football coach and athletic director, passed away on September 9, 2008 from complications of leukemia at the age of 77.
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Bobby Anderson, former All-America football player, tells a story about playing for his CU coach Eddie Crowder. "A Celebration of Eddie's Life,' Eddie Crowder's memorial service was held at Folsom Field at the University of Colorado on September 13, 2008. Crowder, long-time CU football coach and athletic director, passed away on September 9, 2008 from complications of leukemia at the age of 77.
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Bill Marolt, left, former CU athletic director, was one of many CU dignitaries attending the memorial service. "A Celebration of Eddie's Life,' Eddie Crowder's memorial service was held at Folsom Field at the University of Colorado on September 13, 2008. Crowder, long-time CU football coach and athletic director, passed away on September 9, 2008 from complications of leukemia at the age of 77.
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Kate Crowder, left, has a kiss for Edie Crowder's daughter Carol, after Carol spoke to the crowd.
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A member of the crowd looks through the Eddie Crowder memorial program. "A Celebration of Eddie's Life,' Eddie Crowder's memorial service was held at Folsom Field at the University of Colorado on September 13, 2008. Crowder, long-time CU football coach and athletic director, passed away on September 9, 2008 from complications of leukemia at the age of 77.
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Dick Anderson, right, and his mother Mariette, become emotional listen to people talking about the coach. "A Celebration of Eddie's Life,' Eddie Crowder's memorial service was held at Folsom Field at the University of Colorado on September 13, 2008. Crowder, long-time CU football coach and athletic director, passed away on September 9, 2008 from complications of leukemia at the age of 77.
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Former CU great, Bill McCartney, right, talks about Eddie Crowder. Dan Hawkins, left, listens to Bill talk about the coach. "A Celebration of Eddie's Life,' Eddie Crowder's memorial service was held at Folsom Field at the University of Colorado on September 13, 2008. Crowder, long-time CU football coach and athletic director, passed away on September 9, 2008 from complications of leukemia at the age of 77.
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Kate Crowder, center arrives at her husband's memorial service with Bill Harris, right, and Bill and Linde McCartney, left. "A Celebration of Eddie's Life,' Eddie Crowder's memorial service was held at Folsom Field at the University of Colorado on September 13, 2008. Crowder, long-time CU football coach and athletic director, passed away on September 9, 2008 from complications of leukemia at the age of 77.
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Former CU great, Bill McCartney talks about Eddie Crowder. "A Celebration of Eddie's Life,' Eddie Crowder's memorial service was held at Folsom Field at the University of Colorado on September 13, 2008. Crowder, long-time CU football coach and athletic director, passed away on September 9, 2008 from complications of leukemia at the age of 77.
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Historical photos and video was shown on the big screen of Eddie Crowder's life and football career. "A Celebration of Eddie's Life,' Eddie Crowder's memorial service was held at Folsom Field at the University of Colorado on September 13, 2008. Crowder, long-time CU football coach and athletic director, passed away on September 9, 2008 from complications of leukemia at the age of 77.
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"Eddie" was painted on the turf at Folsom Field. "A Celebration of Eddie's Life,' Eddie Crowder's memorial service was held at Folsom Field at the University of Colorado on September 13, 2008. Crowder, long-time CU football coach and athletic director, passed away on September 9, 2008 from complications of leukemia at the age of 77.
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