Remembering the impact Anton Walkes had on his family, friends, teammates, and fans. Forever with us.

Foreign [Music] By welcoming you all as we celebrate the Life Of Anton walks Today we'll be hearing from some of Those who were closest to Anton [Music] Their testimonials Monuments to the man he was Testaments to his character Anton was a Fierce competitor Anton Never back down from a challenge a True fighter A lot of you here today know Anton the Soccer player his amazing work ethic and An amazing teammate but I also want to Make sure you all really know the type Of human being he was The type of son father partner and Friend you was Anton was kind steadfast funny and Protective of others Someone whose Legacy leaves an indelible Mark When it was picked up by Charlotte he Said regardless of where I am I will give a hundred percent Now Charlotte FC player and fan I'm Always going to talk to him in the Present sentence because I think Anton Somehow is with us From Tottenham to Portsmouth and from Atlanta to Charlotte Anton leaves a

Legacy that all of us will remember All of us will cherish I already really miss you man they can Take everything from me but they can't Take the memories that we created Together Anton will be missed deeply to his Family his loved ones and the Charlotte FC Community to Alexis Ayla Kelly and Lee To his dear friend Muhammad to all of His teammates The tempers and fans [Applause] To everyone that loved this man Our hearts are with you

Charlotte North Carolina

Charlotte, North Carolina, is a city in the Piedmont region of the state. It is the county seat of Mecklenburg County.

Charlotte is a popular destination for families and churchgoers. The city also attracts a younger crowd. There are many cultural attractions in the area. Among them are the NASCAR Hall of Fame and the Levine Museum of the New South.

Charlotte is an important railroad junction. After the Civil War, the Carolina Central Railroad was built, connecting the towns of Charlotte and Wilmington. This facilitated travel to Charleston and other east coast cities. In addition, the state-owned railroad provided an easy route to Greensboro and Raleigh.

In the 1880s, Edward Dilworth Latta, who was a descendant of James Latta, the owner of a plantation in Mecklenburg County, opened a clothing store in Charlotte. He expanded his business into a large pants manufacturing operation.

Charlotte became a significant textile center. Many textile mill owners lived in the Eastover area. Some factories produced gunpowder, canteens, wool goods, and other products.

Charlotte also developed an extensive system of paved highways and a mass transit system. Retailing continued to grow during this period.

During this time, Charlotte had the second-largest banking center in the United States. It had an economic base that included banking, real estate development, and distribution.

At the end of the 1920s, Charlotte had become the largest city in both North and South Carolina. A number of new skyscrapers began to appear on the city’s skyline.