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Simon, 82, mourned by NBA

Associated Press

Friday, September 18, 2009

INDIANAPOLIS -- Former President Bill Clinton described Melvin Simon as one of the most remarkable people he's ever met as he gave a eulogy Friday during the funeral for the billionaire shopping mall developer and Indiana Pacers co-owner. Clinton, former Vice President Al Gore, basketball stars Larry Bird and Reggie Miller, and NBA Commissioner David Stern were among about 2,000 mourners who attended Simon's funeral at Congregation Beth-El Zedeck. "He made a lot of money, but he didn't sit on ...

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