Today, Sunday, Feb. 26, Mercedes Benz stadium will honor Atlanta hero Tommy Dortch with a light display worthy of a national hero. On Friday, Feb. 24. the Atlanta Hawks the Atlanta Hawks held a moment of silence for Thomas W. Dorch Jr. Tomorrow, Mercedes Benz Stadium with use special lighting to honor of Thomas W. Dorch Jr.,
At Dortch’s homegoing service on Saturday, Feb. 25 at New Birth Missionary Chruch in Lithonia, more than 7,000 friends, family, supporters and dignitaries from around the world gathered to share anecdotes, comfort the family and offer well wishes for the local hero who impacted the lives of people around the globe. That’s just a glimpse at the high regard the Atlanta businessman, advocate, philanthropist and civic leader was regarded with by so many.
Atendees and speakers included, Ambassador Andrew Young, Sen, Sam Nunn, Judge Glenda Hatchet, Dr. George French, president, Clark Atlanta University, and Dr. Bernice King, daughter of the slain civil rights leader, Martin Luther King.
Atlantans from all walks of life are staggered from the loss of beloved entrepreneur and advocate Tommy w. Dortch. Dortch, 72, pass on Wednesday, Feb. 15 after a protracted and valiant battle with cancer.
During his life and career, he was an integral part in building a world class city and establishing a legacy worthy of international recognition. Dortch, who was a standard bearer for development with dignity was also a leading architect of Atlanta and the South’s rise on the national stage.
Mayor Andre Dickens expressed his sadness over the loss of Dortch in this statement:
And Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens wrote, “This is a sad day for our city. We have lost another soldier. Tommy Dortch wasn’t born in Atlanta. He came here to attend school, and never left. And Atlanta is the better for it. Whether during his days in government or during his tenure leading 100 Black Men of Atlanta and later 100 Black Men of America,…
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