Hundreds of people gathered in Sacramento to remember Republican state Sen. Dave Cox. The gathering on Thursday was in remembrance of the man they said dedicated his life to service.

The Sacramento-area lawmaker’s memorial took place several blocks from the Capitol, where he served for 12 years in the Assembly and Senate, including three years as Assembly minority leader. The 72-year-old Cox died at his home July 13 after a 13-year battle with prostate cancer.

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