Political leaders and spiritual guidance affirmed Big Floyd’s homecoming; close friends and families gathered to find comfort in one another as George Floyd lay to rest.
At the memorial service in Minneapolis, the mayor of the city, Reverend Jesse Jackson, Reverend Al Sharpton, Senator Amy Klobuchar, and other political leaders joined the Floyd family in George’s Homecoming.
Learning about George Floyd’s life, starting at his time in Houston where he loved football, he moved to Minneapolis where he reflected peace and positivity.
The Lead Attorney representing George Floyd spoke at the homecoming, Ben Crump ensured there is a whole team of lawyers working to bring justice to this case.
Reverend Al Sharpton closed the service, “ When I stood in that spot, the reason it got to me is George Floyd’s story has been the story of black folks, because ever since 401 years ago, the reason we could never be who we wanted and dreamed to being is you kept your knee on our necks.”