Hundreds Gather in the Memory of George Floyd

Columnists, Kim's Kronicles — By on June 9, 2020 at 2:00 pm
Cover photo: Clergy from all faiths show their solidarity in support of George Floyd. Inside photo- Protesters gather in front of Los Angeles City Hall to protest the senseless killing of George Floyd by police officers.

Cover photo: Clergy from all faiths show their solidarity in support of George Floyd. Inside photo- Protesters gather in front of Los Angeles City Hall to protest the senseless killing of George Floyd by police officers. Both photos by Kim Webster.

By 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…

Protesters kneel for 8:46 seconds- the time a rogue officer held his knee on George Floyd's neck until he died. Photo by Kim Webster.

Protesters kneel for 8:46 seconds- the time a rogue officer held his knee on George Floyd’s neck until he died. Photo by Kim Webster.

Protesters of all religions, faiths and races gather in support of George Floyd. Photo by Kim Webster.

Protesters of all religions, faiths and races gather in support of George Floyd. Photo by Kim Webster.

All Photos by Kim Webster.

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