Large crowds of mourners came out today to pay respect to George Floyd, who lost his life at the hands of the Minneapolis Police Department, sparking nationwide protest.
A two-hour public viewing was held in Raeford, about 25 miles outside of Fayetteville — where the 46-year-old man was born. For a period, Floyd also lived in Houston, Texas before making his way to Minnesota.
Grievers and peaceful protesters lined the road outside the Cape Fear Conference B building, where inside the church Floyd's casket was placed in the center of the of the lobby.
Mourners were allowed inside in groups of 10 and asked to wear a mask, amid the coronavirus pandemic. According to The Fayetteville Observer, the peaceful crowds cheered as men arrived on.