Hundreds Gather in the Memory of George Floyd
Columnists, Kim's Kronicles — By Kim Webster on June 9, 2020 at 2:00 pmBy Kim Webster
LOS ANGELES CA – Hundreds gathered on 1st and Broadway to memorialize George Floyd on June 8, 2020. He was murdered on May 25, 2020 by Minneapolis MN police officer Derek Chauvin who held his knee on Mr Floyd’s neck for 8 minutes and 46 seconds. Mr Floyd pleaded saying, “I can’t breath,” and called for his Mother as he lay dying. Symbolizing the 8 minutes and 46 seconds, clergy from various denominations prayed for 8 minutes followed by the crowd kneeling for 46 seconds in silence. Afterward everyone chanted as they marched to rally at Los Angeles City Hall.
The Fountain of Praise church in Houston TX held the final home-going celebration on June 9, 2020. Mr George Floyd was laid to rest near his Mother Larcenia Floyd at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Pearland TX. May he rest in eternal peace as his spirit has inspired people around the world to seek Justice…
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