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Memorial Service for Charles Colson

Credit: Washington National Cathedral, Donovan Marks, photographer.

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    The Family

    Daughter Emily Colson (left) and wife Patty Colson (right)

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    Christian Billings Colson read Philippians 1:21-23

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    Daughter Emily Colson offered a tribute

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    Granddaughter Stephanie Casper Colson read Isaiah 61:1-3

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    Chaplain Danny Croce offered a tribute

    Croce is founder and prison chaplain of New Hope Correctional Ministry

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    The Cathedral Choir sang “The King of Love My Shepherd Is”

    Canon Michael McCarthy, director of music at the Cathedral, composed the music and conducted the choir

    1,200 gathered for the memorial service

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    Grandson Charles Christian Colson and granddaughter Caroline Colson Usry read Philippians 3:7-21

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    The Cathedral Choir also sang “The Lord Bless You and Keep You”

    by John Rutter

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    The Hon. Albert H. Quie offered a tribute

    Quie is former governor of Minnesota and acting CEO, Prison Fellowship

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    Quie greets Emily Colson, daughter, and Patty Colson, wife

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    Wintley Phipps sang “Amazing Grace”

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    The Rev. Robert A. Sirico proclaimed the Gospel, Matthew 25:34-45

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    The Rev. Dr. Timothy George offered the homily

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    The Family

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    The Rev. Hayes Wicker led the prayers

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    Wintley Phipps also sang “It Is Well with My Soul”

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    The Rev. Dr. Timothy George in prayer

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