Thousands expected to try to say goodbye to former Speaker Jim Wright

Former U.S. House Speaker Jim Wright may not have wanted all the fuss.

But on Monday, city streets will be closed off around the church where his funeral service will be — and shuttle buses will deliver those who want to attend — as thousands of people are expected to try to say one final goodbye to the legendary politician.

"It's hard to know he's not going to be around any more," said U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Fort Worth, one of many members of Congress who plan to attend Monday's funeral. "So many people will give reflections on his life, how he influenced them and how he loved Fort Worth and the Metroplex.

"It was incredible the volume of knowledge he had and that he was willing to share," said Veasey, who called Mr. Wright a mentor. "This is a big loss."