Written by BTN.com staffCheck out a collection of photos from University Park, Pa., where Penn State fans are mourning the death of former head football coach Joe Paterno, who died Sunday. From memorials outside Beaver Stadium to Paterno’s residence, fans are honoring the game’s all-time winningest coach.
A message on the video board during the memorial service for former Penn State Nittany Lions head coach Joe Paterno at Bryce Jordan Center. Photo by Andrew Weber-US PRESSWIRE
A message on the video board during the memorial service for former Penn State Nittany Lions head coach Joe Paterno at Bryce Jordan Center. Photo by Andrew Weber-US PRESSWIRE
A member of the Penn State band performs to end the memorial service for former Penn State Nittany Lions head coach Joe Paterno at Bryce Jordan Center. Photo by Andrew Weber-US PRESSWIRE
Sue Paterno (left) and a grandchild leaves the memorial service for former Penn State Nittany Lions head coach Joe Paterno at Bryce Jordan Center. Photo by Andrew Weber-US PRESSWIRE
Jay Paterno talks during the memorial service for former Penn State Nittany Lions head coach Joe Paterno at Bryce Jordan Center. Photo by Andrew Weber-US PRESSWIRE
People stand in the road to watch the hearse caring former Penn State Nittany Lions head coach Joe Paterno makes it way down East College downtown State College. Photo by Andrew Weber-US PRESSWIRE
The hearse caring former Penn State Nittany Lions head coach Joe Paterno makes it way down East College downtown State College. Photo by Andrew Weber-US PRESSWIRE
The hearse caring former Penn State Nittany Lions head coach Joe Paterno makes it way down East College downtown State College. Photo by Andrew Weber-US PRESSWIRE
People stand in the road to watch the hearse caring former Penn State Nittany Lions head coach Joe Paterno makes it way down East College downtown State College. Photo by Andrew Weber-US PRESSWIRE
People hang out windows to watch the hearse caring former Penn State Nittany Lions head coach Joe Paterno makes it way down East College downtown State College. Photo by Andrew Weber-US PRESSWIRE
The hearse caring former Penn State Nittany Lions head coach Joe Paterno makes it way down East College downtown State College. Photo by Andrew Weber-US PRESSWIRE
Scott Paterno (left) and Joesph Jr. carry out Penn State Nittany Lions head coach Joe Paterno from the Pasquerilla Spritual Center. Photo by Andrew Weber-US PRESSWIRE
A Penn State student takes a picture with his camera phone of the mural of former Penn State Nittany Lions head coach Joe Paterno. Photo by Andrew Weber-US PRESSWIRE
Robyn Wysk paints Thank You Joe in the window of Surge Business Development. Photo by Andrew Weber-US PRESSWIRE
A t-shirt paying respect of former Penn State Nittany Lions head coach Joe Paterno. Photo by Andrew Weber-US PRESSWIRE
A sign hangs in the window of a university bookstore downtown State College paying respect to former Penn State Nittany Lions head coach Joe Paterno. Photo by Andrew Weber-US PRESSWIRE
A sign outside a university bookstore downtown State College paying respect to former Penn State Nittany Lions head coach Joe Paterno. Photo by Andrew Weber-US PRESSWIRE
Community members lay candles in front of the statue of former Penn State Nittany Lions head coach Joe Paterno paying respect to his passing away. Photo by Andrew Weber-US PRESSWIRE
Community members during a candle light vigil passing respect to the passing of former Penn State Nittany Lions head coach Joe Paterno in front of Old Main. Photo by Andrew Weber-US PRESSWIRE
Community members during a candle light vigil passing respect to the passing of former Penn State Nittany Lions head coach Joe Paterno in front of Old Main. Photo by Andrew Weber-US PRESSWIRE
An image of Penn State Nittany Lions former head coach Joe Paterno is displayed on a video board inside of Beaver Stadium. Photo by Andrew Weber-US PRESSWIRE
A pair of eye glasses around the statue of former Penn State Nittany Lions head coach Joe Paterno outside of Beaver Stadium. Photo by Andrew Weber-US PRESSWIRE
Piles of flowers form a makeshift memorial around the statue of former Penn State Nittany Lions head coach Joe Paterno outside of Beaver Stadium. Photo by Andrew Weber-US PRESSWIRE
Candles in front of statue of Penn State Nittany Lions former head coach Joe Paterno outside of Beaver Stadium. Photo by Andrew Weber-US PRESSWIRE
Candles, cards and flowers form a makeshift memorial around the statue of former Penn State Nittany Lions head coach Joe Paterno outside of Beaver Stadium. Photo by Andrew Weber-US PRESSWIRE
A detailed view of a sign brought by community members in front of statue of Penn State Nittany Lions former head coach Joe Paterno outside of Beaver Stadium. Photo by Andrew Weber-US PRESSWIRE
Penn State Nittany Lion fans morning the passing of former head coach Joe Paterno just outside Beaver Stadium. Photo by Rob Christy-US PRESSWIRE
A lady places a hat in front of the statue of Penn State Nittany Lions former head coach Joe Paterno outside of Beaver Stadium. Photo by Andrew Weber-US PRESSWIRE
A detailed view of left with flowers in front of the statue of Penn State Nittany Lions former head coach Joe Paterno outside of Beaver Stadium. Photo by Andrew Weber-US PRESSWIRE
Tim Guenot knees in front of the statue of Penn State Nittany Lions former head coach Joe Paterno outside of Beaver Stadium. Photo by Andrew Weber-US PRESSWIRE
A thank you sign behind the statue of Penn State Nittany Lions former head coach Joe Paterno outside of Beaver Stadium. Photo by Andrew Weber-US PRESSWIRE
Community members pay their respects at the statue in front of the Penn State Nittany Lions former head coach Joe Paterno outside of Beaver Stadium. Photo by Andrew Weber-US PRESSWIRE
A detailed view of a hat in front of the statue of Penn State Nittany Lions former head coach Joe Paterno outside of Beaver Stadium. Photo by Andrew Weber-US PRESSWIRE
A sign in the front yard of the home of Penn State Nittany Lions head coach Joe Paterno on McKee street. Photo by Andrew Weber-US PRESSWIRE
Candles lie at the statue of Joe Paterno former head coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions outside Beaver Stadium. Photo by Rob Christy-US PRESSWIRE
A detailed view of candles at the statue of Joe Paterno former head coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions outside Beaver Stadium. Photo by Andrew Weber-US PRESSWIRE
Joe Paterno is carried off the field after earning his 400th career victory by defeating the Northwestern Wildcats 35-21 at Beaver Stadium in 2010. Photo by Charles LeClaire-USPRESSWIRE
We love you Joe. You will be missed,and never replaced. All trustees that were on the board at his time of firing need to be replaced.
Thank you for 3 decades of memories and one amazing 5 min conversation on N. Allen. You will always be in the heart of Penn Staters.
It’s incredible the number of lives that Paterno touched. Not just his football players–but people from all walks of life. Those who had him enter their lives were forever touched. What a great gift.
My fist employer in the work study program. Joe, you taught me a life lesson and the true meaning of “ger er done…and get er done right!” Thank you and Sue. Rec/Pk/Phy Ed 94
R.I.P. JOE PA. cannot wait to see you someday in heaven. the paterno family and the entire penn state community are in my thoughts and prayers.
Our 35 years in PA were GREATLY BLESSED by meeting JOEPA and watching him coach. He was a GREAT PLAY CALLER of LIFE!
Joe Pa was part of the reason why in 92′ i went to PSU all the way from Puerto Rico, not knowing anyone in PA. There i met my husband who liven in PA and went to PSU for the same reasons. We now have a beautifull family with 3 kids. Joe Pa will always be part of our family, even our 8yr old daughter called him “abuelo Jopa” ( grandpa Joe ).
Thank you, Joe Pa. You will always be in our hearts.
Ramirez Casillas fam
Gurabo, PR
Joe Pa…
You were part of my life since I was 17 as a PSU freshman. 30 years later, I still remember beign a star struck student, shaking your hand on the field when we we beat Nebraska and Alabama. Those were the days when you got on the radio before each game and begged us not to tear down the goal posts after the games but it was too much fun not to! You touched the lives of so many without even knowing it. Your work ethic is to be admired, your family values are instilled in all of us who have ties to Penn State because we are all part of a solid family and you are the head of that family. You will always be the heart and Soul of Penn State. Thank you does not seem to be enough..God Bless and Rest In Peace
Rest in peace now Joe, your legacy is secure. The PSU family will never forget. Thank you JoePa!
Truely amazing!! I only dream to make an impact with the young people I help every day.
Rest in Peace, Joe. There was no one like you. God bless.