Bill Clinton, Ed Snider Among Speakers at Katz Memorial

Camden, New Jersey native and owner of the Philadelphia Inquirer Lewis Katz was among seven people killed in a fiery plane crash on Saturday.

On Wednesday, friends and family will gather at Temple University to honor the well-known businessman and philanthropist.

Here's a list of friends and colleagues that will speak at the memorial service:

  • President William J. Clinton
  • Rabbi Aaron Krupnick, Congregation Beth El
  • Patrick J. O’Connor, Chair, Temple University Board of Trustees
  • Gov. Edward G. Rendell
  • Neil D. Theobald, President, Temple University

Musical interlude—J.S. Bach, Suite No. 3, “Air”

  • Gov. Thomas W. Corbett
  • Sen. Cory A. Booker
  • Mayor Michael A. Nutter
  • William K. Marimow, Editor, Philadelphia Inquirer
  • Doris Kearns Goodwin, Author

Musical interlude—Gabriel Fauré, “Pavane”

  • Ed Snider, Owner, Philadelphia Flyers
  • William H. Cosby, Temple University Board of Trustees
  • Ethan Silver, Grandson
  • Melissa Silver, Daughter
  • Drew A. Katz, Son

The memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. The service will air live on NBC10 and NBC10.com.

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