By Kevin McCauley
More than 500 people packed City College's Grad Center auditorium today to celebrate the life of Bette Burson, who died Sept. 16 from an inoperable brain tumor.
Harold Burson, Burson-Marsteller co-founder, expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support that he received for the loss of his wife of 60-plus years. Among the 700 letters of condolences are letters from Nancy Reagan and George H.W. Bush.
The ceremony ended with a champagne toast to Bette. She told Harold that she wanted to be remembered with cheers, not tears.
Burson's sons, Scott and Mark, and four grandchildren were among those speaking at the event.
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