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Vault Visit: Memorial for Civil Rights Pioneer Franklin McCain

On January 16, 2014, the Greensboro community celebrated the life of Franklin McCain, one of the Greensboro Four members.

GREENSBORO, N.C. — As we celebrate WFMY News 2 turning 75 this year, we are opening the News 2 Vault. 

On January 16, the Triad and the nation said goodbye to a Civil Rights Pioneer. 

Franklin McCain, one of the Greensboro Four, died on January 9. On the 16th, his family, friends, community and surviving members gathered for a memorial service. 

The service featured remarks from his sons and WFMY News 2's own Sandra Hughes. 

McCain's funeral took place the following day in Charlotte. 

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