Finally, the site must have a fitting memorial that allows the city and its visitors to honor the thousands who died there on Sept. 11.

The city of Chicago has honored Payton's memory in several ways.

On Veterans Day 1995, though, the city was ready for reconciliation, honoring 22 local men lost in the conflict.

How many other cities would so honor a visiting player?

The city honored him for his bravery the following year.

NOT that long ago, the city even honored them.

The city of Venice honored her 50th anniversary in a special event.

The city honored him with a street in his name.

His native city also honored him with the title of rabbi.

For a long time, however, the city did not honor him in the same manner as other pioneers.