Article: Franklin Graham anticipates emotional final U.S. crusade for his father

RACHEL ZOLL, AP Religion Writer
AP Worldstream
06-24-2005
Dateline: NEW YORK
As the Rev. Billy Graham opens his final American crusade Friday in New York City, the man with the best seat will be his son and successor, Franklin Graham.

The younger Graham says he has not dwelled on the significance of the revival meeting _ advertised on posters around the city _ but says when his father's ministry ends it may be "the saddest day of my life."

Graham, 86, plans to preach 35 minutes on each of three nights in a park near Shea Stadium in Queens, despite many infirmities that have diminished his powerful voice, damaged his hearing and forced him to use a walker. He said the rally "will be the last ...

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