George Floyd laid to rest in Houston

MUMBAI: Almost two weeks after his death at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer, George Floyd was laid to rest in hometown Houston, Texas. A sea of mourners gathered on the streets to pay their last respects, and many others stood in long queues during Floyd's public memorial. As per reports, the private funeral service was held at the Fountain of Praise Church in Houston and Floyd was later buried in the Houston Memorial Gardens. Apart from friends and family, the funeral also saw celebrities come together to pay their condolences.

According to E!News, Channing Tatum, Jamie Foxx, Floyd Mayweather, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, musician Kathy Taylor, and Ivy McGregor among others were present for the funeral. George Floyd's daughter, Gianna Floyd, was spotted at the church as she sat close to her mother, Roxie Washington. The family also received a condolence message from former Vice President Joe Biden.

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Floyd's family and mourners teared up as they paid their last respects. At the funeral, Rev. Al Sharpton gave an eulogy that called for changes that can prevent the deaths of more citizens. He said, "We are not fighting some disconnected incidents. We are fighting an institutional systemic problem that has been allowed to permeate since we were brought to these shores. We are fighting wickedness in high places. You're trying to figure out how to stop the protests instead of figuring out how to stop the brutality," he told the congregation.
After the funeral service, George Floyd's casket was placed in a horse-drawn carriage and taken to his final resting peace in a procession which saw thousands of Houston residents on the streets.

Have a look at a few pictures.