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Video: George Attla memorial in Fairbanks

FAIRBANKS -- Iconic Alaska musher George Attla achieved some of his greatest victories on an Open North American Sled Dog Race trail that crosses the Chena River not far from the David Salmon Tribal Hall, where hundreds of people gathered Tuesday morning to honor his memory.

Before a police escort and a procession to Fairbanks International Airport for a Wright Air Service flight that would carry the "Huslia Hustler" home, mourners described Attla as one who competed well and finished the race.

"So we say well done, well done George, you are and you remain a champion," said the Rev. Jim Falsey.

Read more: Hundreds in Fairbanks honor memory of 'Huslia Hustler' George Attla

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