Members of the '85 Bears who attended Thursday's service included Hall of Famers Jimbo Covert, Richard Dent, Dan Hampton and Mike Singletary, as well as Kevin Butler, Gary Fencik, Mike Hartenstine, Dennis McKinnon, Jim McMahon, Emery Moorehead, Dan Rains, Henry Waechter and Otis Wilson.
Other former teammates on hand included Roland Harper, Bruce Herron, Tom Hicks, Jim Osborne, James Thornton and Tom Waddle.
The Bears were represented by chairman George H. McCaskey, President and CEO Kevin Warren, executive vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion & chief impact officer Tanesha Wade, vice presidents Patrick McCaskey and Brian McCaskey, director of equipment Tony Medlin, director of community and alumni relations Matt Simeone, manager of community outreach and alumni relations Kate Rackow, community outreach and alumni relations specialist Jessica Noonan and head groundskeeper Ken Mrock.
Also in attendance was pro wrestling superstar Ric Flair, a longtime friend who teamed with McMichael as part of WCW's iconic "Four Horsemen."
McMichael's casket was draped with a large flower arrangement. It was flanked by his Hall of Fame bust and a replica of the Super Bowl XX trophy on one side and his Hall of Fame gold jacket on the other. There were three flags on the wall above representing the Bears, the state of Texas and the University of Texas, McMichael's alma mater.
The ceremony began with popular Chicago entertainer John Vincent, a longtime friend of McMichael's, singing an a cappella version of Frank Sinatra's song, "My Way."
McMichael's widow, Misty, and daughter, Macy, were then presented with a Hall of Fame flag that flew at half-staff in Canton, Ohio, after he passed away and a Hall of Fame medallion.
Hampton followed with an emotional speech that was reminiscent of the one he delivered at Soldier Field Nov. 6, 1999, following the passing of beloved Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton.
Hampton described McMichael as "the greatest teammate," stating that he gave his all and asked for nothing in return from those he played with other than the will to win. Hampton added that McMichael was "bigger than life, and at the end he inspired everyone with his incredible courage."