George Floyd's Funeral: Photos of Celebrities and Dignitaries that Attended the Funeral

Jun 5, 2020 4:43 PM

Yesterday, there was a national mourning in America, as the first memorial service of George Floyd was held in North Central University.

The memorial service attracted quite a number of celebrities and dignitaries in America, as they came to pay their last respects to Floyd.

George Floyd has become a national hero since his death in the hands of the Minneapolis police officer, Derek Chauvin, as many people believe that his death will spark fresh conversations on cultural and racial disparities in policing in America, and put an end to hate crimes.

The memorial service was at the Frank J. Lindquist Sanctuary at the University, was the first of the three public memorial services to be held in honor of the late Floyd.

Floyd is expected to be buried at the Houston Memorial Gardens in Pearland. A viewing and memorial service will also be hosted on Saturday at Raeford, North Carolina, where George Floyd was born. Floyd's body will then arrive in Houston on Sunday.

Some of the celebrities and dignitaries who attended the memorial service included - Martin Luther King 111, Jesse Jackson, Rev. Al Sharpton, Sen. Amy Klobuchar.

Some celebrities who were there included - T.I. and his wife Tiny, Ludacris, Master P, Kevin Hart, Tyrese, Tiffany Haddish, Will Packer, Masai Martin.

The activist, Rev. Al Sharpton, delivered the eulogy at the service. His speech was very emotional. He said that George Floyd did not die of common health conditions. He died of a common criminal justice system malfunction.

George Floyd died because there has not been the corrective behavior that has taught America that if you commit a crime, then you must pay for it, no matter who you are.

Former U.S. vice-president, Joe Biden announced the other day that he will be attending the second memorial service.

The church confirmed that other dignitaries expected to be at the second funeral are - Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Floyd's family attorney Ben Crump, U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, Floyd Mayweather, Slim Thug, Rev. Al Green, Paul Wall, and Leela James.

According to reports, members of Houston Texans were also encouraged to attend, but it's not been confirmed how many staff or players.

See photos of some of the celebrities and dignitaries that were at the funeral service.

Here's a photo of Jesse Jackson Snr.

Here's Rev. Al Sharpton arriving at the venue of the service.

Photo of T.I. and his wife Tiny.

George Floyd's family in a solidarity stand during the service.

Photo of Tiffany Haddish weeping during the moment of silence.

George Floyd's brothers - Brandon and Philonise embracing each other during the service.

Kevin Hart and Ludacris at the service.

Floyd's cousin, Shareeduh Tate, weeping during the moment of silence.

St. Paul and Minneapolis firefighters kneeling in honor of Floyd, following the memorial service.

Healthcare workers kneeling in solidarity.

Rev. Al Sharpton delivering the eulogy during the service.

Media people watching as George Floyd's casket is lowered into a hearse.

Photo of Tyrese at the service.

Below are some tweets from some notable Americans about the funeral.

We join the rest of the world to say that may his soul rest in peace. And we hope that the death of George Floyd will bring an end to racism in America, and all over the world.

All of us are one, despite the colors of our skins.

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