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As the legendary Isaac Hayes is set to be laid to rest later today in the Memphis suburb of Cordova Tennessee, thousands turned out for the funeral of Bernie Mac on the southside of Chicago last Saturday.

Our Chicago family reports that traffic was snarled for miles with people on the way to the House of Hope Church on the southside. Many celebrities, family & fans showed an outpouring of support & love for the funny man's "homegoing" celebration in his beloved community of Chicago. Although Bernie was dealing with managing his busy entertainment career & health issues which he eventually succumbed to, he also took an active part in helping his community.

Mayor Richard Daley of Chicago says Bernie recently asked how he could help reduce crime in the city & added that he never forgot his roots. "He never lost his soul in Chicago" said the Chicago Mayor.

Among the many celebrities that paid their respects, Bernie's co-star in the upcoming movie "Soul Man" Samuel Jackson also offered his memories of the Chicago native.

"He never turned down that kid for an autograph." (He) was always that kid from Chicago who wanted to make everybody laugh." said Samuel Jackson

Later today we collectively mourn the loss of Isaac Hayes who is scheduled to be laid to rest later today at 11am at Hope Presbyterian Church in Cordova, a suburb of Memphis.