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William B. Moore, the co-chairman of the Graham evangelistic event that came to Philadelphia in 1992, said Shea has long been an institution at Graham's crusades.

"George Beverly Shea is really just a delightful Christian man and a fixture in the Graham crusades," said Moore, pastor of Tenth Memorial Baptist Church in Philadelphia.

"He was, with his music, with his commitment that really came through his music … the flavoring of the crusade."

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The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association also has a story about the crusade.

The Kansas City Star's coverage includes:

Graham departs with message of love for the heartland | It was a farewell for Billy Graham and the heart of America as the evangelist culminated his four-day crusade Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium. (Mon, Oct. 11, 2004)

Graham crusade reaches out to teens | Saturday evening was geared toward teenagers, but people of all ages gathered to hear the 85-year-old evangelist preach his message of salvation through Jesus Christ. (Sun, Oct. 10, 2004)

Pleasant weather improves attendance at crusade | Many people who were deterred the first night because of the weather made their first appearance Friday at Arrowhead Stadium to hear the famous evangelist. (Sat, Oct. 09, 2004)

The faithful, troubled gather to hear Graham | And as soon as Graham walked to the podium, the rain stopped. For three minutes the audience stood and applauded, not for the weather, but for Graham. (Fri, Oct. 08, 2004)

Graham's message 'hasn't changed' | When Billy Graham kicks off his four-day Heart of America Crusade at Arrowhead Stadium tonight, he will be preaching for the first time in more than a year. (Thu, Oct. 07, 2004)

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