DETROIT – A public viewing for Ernie Harwell will be held at Comerica Park on Thursday, May 6 s...

Published May 5, 2010 at 3:15 a.m.

DETROIT – A public viewing for Ernie Harwell will be held at Comerica Park on Thursday, May 6 starting at 7 a.m. The viewing will be located at Gate A, with the public invited to pay respects to the Hall of Fame broadcaster. Following the wishes of Mr. Harwell, there will not be a public memorial, and funeral services will be private.

Mr. Harwell is survived by his wife, Lulu, his four children: William Harwell, Gray Harwell, Caroline Raley, and Julie Harwell, and his seven grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren.

To further the endowment of the Ernie Harwell Collection at the Detroit Public Library and to fund partial college scholarships, please send memorial donations to the Ernie Harwell Foundation c/o S. Gary Spicer, 16845 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe, MI 48230.

Complimentary parking for the viewing will be available in Lots 1, 2 and 3.

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The Detroit Tigers will pay tribute to Hall of Fame broadcaster Ernie Harwell prior to the Tigers 7:05 p.m. game on Monday, May 10 versus the New York Yankees at Comerica Park.

A flag bearing Mr. Harwell’s initials will be raised on the center field flag pole and will be flown through the end of the current season. Additionally, for the remainder of the season, all uniformed personnel will wear a patch on the right sleeve in memory of Mr. Harwell, inscribed with the legendary broadcaster’s initials.

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