Written by BTN.com staffRead the full Associated Press story over here. BTN will be airing Thursday’s public memorial service live on TV and online (details here). You can read more stories about today on our Penn State news wire page.
Penn State community pays respect to Paterno:
Here are a few photos from today.
Post-it notes with notes and memories writing by students on a cut out of former Penn State Nittany Lions head coach Joe Paterno inside of the Pattee Paterno Library. Photo by Andrew Weber-US PRESSWIRE
Honor guard representative Michael Zordich next to the casket of former Penn State Nittany Lions head coach Joe Paterno. Photo by Andrew Weber-US PRESSWIRE
Mourners walk past the casket of former Penn State Nittany Lions head coach Joe Paterno during a public viewing inside the Pasquerilla Spritual Center. Photo by Andrew Weber-US PRESSWIRE
Mourners walk past a picture of former Penn State Nittany Lions head coach Joe Paterno during a public viewing inside the Pasquerilla Spritual Center. Photo by Andrew Weber-US PRESSWIRE
Friends and family wait outside of the Pasquerilla Spritual Center for one of two public viewings for the passing of former Penn State Nittany Lions head coach Joe Paterno. Photo by Andrew Weber-US PRESSWIRE
The marquee outside the Bryce Jordan Center displays a sign in remembrance of former Penn State Nittany Lions head coach Joe Paterno. Photo by Rob Christy-US PRESSWIRE
Just left the church from bein an honor guard for Joe.. That in itself is such an honor… Luv ya coach.. We miss you—
Daryll Clark (@CaptainClark17) January 24, 2012
Tough day…just a really rough day—
Graham Zug (@G_Zug_5) January 24, 2012
Miss you coach—
Michael Robinson (@RealMikeRob) January 24, 2012
BEST COACH EVER! Joe we will remember you in our hearts and in our minds. Thanks to your family for sharing.
Joe……….The coprporate university stupidity will never replace the thousands of lives u have touched with motivation, Honor, Respect, and hard work. Thank you. (Class of 78 who lived in Nittany 25 where u walked past to practice every day.)
JoePa was the best and his life lessons will live in our hearts always. May you never be forgotten.
So long JPA. Thanks for the memories.
We honor him not because Joe Paterno won so many football games but because of his commitment to Jesus Christ, remaining Faithful, a builder of men.
In remembering, we keep what is best…as treasures forever! Peace and love to the entire Paterno family.
There are literally thousands of big and little stories about the kindness of Joe Paterno. Most of them are not football related. He touched so many lives in such a positive way. Thanks Joe; your shining example will live on in our hearts.
Joe Paterno was a big part of our lives for many years. Sharing the games with family and friends and celebrating wins and crying over loses. We love you Joe PA. You will be missed by many.
Your comments are precious expressions of love and honor. God is love, Joe Paterno is all about love. It is great he won so many football games but more importantly Papa Joe is a tenured full Professor who cared even more for scholarship, family, honor, respect, his Catholic Church. Like Bob Hope, another great Catholic, Professor Paterno is a living saint who we cannot replace. We can only move on and be the best we can be. Let us all live the lives worthy to be with JoePa forever with God and all the saints.