Every myth has some truth to it.

We tell that to ourselves,

because we want to believe,

even when we may know better.

This is the story of a man whose life at times seemed like a myth,

at least the way some people told it.

And this story begins with a videotape of a memorial service.

It had long been rumored to exist.

But what I actually saw left me stunned and desperate to know more.

In the footage, a big man in camouflage fatigues

and a black leather vest

rumbles down the center aisle

of All Saints Episcopal Church

in Pasadena, California.

It's very important that I just briefly speak to you, God, because you understand will

have a lot to me.

He's an uninvited guest, and he's interrupting the service, determined to deliver this eulogy.

He walks toward the altar.

The people in the packed pews get a good look at the back of his vest.

Street Racers International, President,

Big Willie, it reads, the mourners look stunned. He turns to address them. Because you guys don't

know the story of Otis about how Otis bought the streets together after the Watts riots back in 65.

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