Rudy Clay laid to rest with honors

Guests, including Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson, center, watch as the casket flag is folded during former Gary Mayor Rudy Clay's burial at Ridgelawn Cemetery in Gary.

Rudy Clay laid to rest with honors

A member of an honor guard salutes during former Gary Mayor Rudy Clay's burial at Ridgelawn Cemetery in Gary.

Rudy Clay laid to rest with honors

Col. Richard Ligon gives the casket flag to Rudy Clay's wife, Christine, during the former Gary mayor's funeral at Ridgelawn Cemetery in Gary.

Rudy Clay laid to rest with honors

A guest holds a flower during former Gary Mayor Rudy Clay's burial at Ridgelawn Cemetery in Gary.

Rudy Clay laid to rest with honors

The Rev. Jessie Jackson speaks at the funeral of former Gary Mayor Rudy Clay at the Genesis Convention Center in Gary.

Rudy Clay laid to rest with honors

Gary police stand at attention during the funeral for former Gary Mayor Rudy Clay at the Genesis Convention Center in Gary.

Rudy Clay laid to rest with honors

Gary police and fire personnel carry the body of former Gary Mayor Rudy Clay to its final resting place at Ridgelawn Cemetery.

Rudy Clay laid to rest with honors

Former Gary Mayor Rudy Clay's family including wife Christine, far right, and Rudy Clay Jr., right, pray during Clay's funeral at the Genesis Convention Center in Gary.

Rudy Clay laid to rest with honors

A tribute to a fallen solider at former Gary Mayor Rudy Clay's funeral at Ridgelawn Cemetery in Gary.

Rudy Clay laid to rest with honors

Rudy Clay Jr. speaks at the funeral of former Gary Mayor Rudy Clay at the Genesis Convention Center in Gary.

Rudy Clay laid to rest with honors

A military honor guard marches during former Gary Mayor Rudy Clay's funeral at Ridgelawn Cemetery in Gary.

Rudy Clay laid to rest with honors

Erma Lardydell, friend of former Gary Mayor Rudy Clay, spends a final moment at Clay's casket during his burial at Ridgelawn Cemetery in Gary.

Rudy Clay laid to rest with honors

Gary police and fire personnel bring the body of former Gary Mayor Rudy Clay to its final resting place at Ridgelawn Cemetery in Gary.

Rudy Clay laid to rest with honors

The hearse carrying the body of former Mayor Rudy Clay passes by his alma mater Roosevelt High School en route to Ridgelawn Cemetery in Gary.

Remembering Rudy Clay

Mayor of Gary Karen Freeman-Wilson, the Rev. Jesse Jackson and Judge Greg Mathis eulogize former Gary Mayor Rudy Clay.

Rudy Clay visitation

Eddie Griffin, of Schererville, pauses to pay respects to former Gary Mayor Rudy Clay at the Genesis Center in Gary Tuesday.

Rudy Clay visitation

Cheryl Ciciora, of Crown Point, and Lake County Commissioner Gerry Scheub pay respects to former Gary Mayor Rudy Clay at the Genesis Center in Gary Tuesday.

Rudy Clay visitation

Members of the Gary Roosevelt class of 1953 pay respect Tuesday to former Gary Mayor Rudy Clay at the Genesis Convention Center in Gary.

Rudy Clay visitation

Roosevelt class of 1953 member Hattie R. Williams signs the guest book for the visitation of fellow classmate and former Gary Mayor Rudy Clay at the Genesis Center in Gary Tuesday.