George Floyd's family members gathered for a song- and prayer-filled private memorial service in North Carolina on Saturday after an earlier public viewing of his body drew long lines of mourners from around the country.
on Monday, followed by a private service the following day.asking for people attending the public viewing Saturday to"be respectful to the sensitivity of the family’s time of grief."
Gregg Packer said he took an overnight train from Long Island, New York, to North Carolina to attend the viewing. People pay their respects during a memorial service for George Floyd, Saturday, June 6, 2020, in Raeford, N.C. Barbara Clark, who was also at the viewing, said she was reminded of when she attended the 1992 Los Angeles riots, which erupted after four police officers accused of beating Rodney King were acquitted.
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