It was so huge that it had to be held in an arena rather than in the nearby Mother Emanuel A.M.E. Church where the massacre occurred. Thousands filled the TD Arena as well as the streets around it. The service was beautiful.
President Obama delivered the eulogy … but it was so much more than that. Somehow, it seemed to be the speech everyone has been waiting for over so many years. Maybe it was a matter of this being the right place, time, and mood.
After the service, the many dignitaries were not whisked away hastily, but stayed around to offer their support to the families and friends.
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U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton talks with mourners after funeral services for the Rev. Clementa Pinckney in Charleston South Carolina June 26, 2015. Pinckney was one of nine victims of a mass shooting at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Chruch. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
President Barack Obama embraces Democratic presidential candidate, former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton as he leaves services honoring the life of Rev. Clementa Pinckney, Friday, June 26, 2015, at the College of Charleston TD Arena in Charleston, S.C. Pinckney was one of the nine people killed in the shooting at Emanuel AME Church last week in Charleston. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton, right, talks with Gov. Nikki Haley at the funeral service for Rev. Clementa Pinckney, Friday, June 26, 2015, in Charleston, S.C. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton, left, embraces Gov. Nikki Haley at the funeral service for Rev. Clementa Pinckney, Friday, June 26, 2015, in Charleston, S.C. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley
(L) hugs U.S. Democratic presidential candidate and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Clinton after funeral services for the Rev. Clementa Pinckney in Charleston, South Carolina June 26, 2015. Pinckney was one of nine victims of a mass shooting at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Chruch. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
Republican presidential candidate Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., left, talks with Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton, right, at the funeral service for Rev. Clementa Pinckney, Friday, June 26, 2015, in Charleston, S.C. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton (L) talks with first lady Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama after the conclusion of funeral services for Rev. Clementa Pinckney in Charleston, South Carolina June 26, 2015. Pinckney was one of nine victims of a mass shooting at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
President Barack Obama looks to Democratic presidential candidate, former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton as he and first lady Michelle Obama leave services honoring the life of Rev. Clementa Pinckney, Friday, June 26, 2015, at the College of Charleston TD Arena, in Charleston, S.C.. Pinckney was one of the nine people killed in the shooting at Emanuel AME Church last week in Charleston. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
U.S. President Barack Obama hugs Democratic presidential candidate and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton after
funeral services for the Rev. Clementa Pinckney in Charleston, South Carolina June 26, 2015. Pinckney is one of nine victims of a mass shooting at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
President Barack Obama looks to Democratic presidential candidate, former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton as he and first lady Michelle Obama leave services honoring the life of Rev. Clementa Pinckney, Friday, June 26, 2015, at the College of Charleston TD Arena, in Charleston, S.C.. Pinckney was one of the nine people killed in the shooting at Emanuel AME Church last week in Charleston. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
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Rest in Peace.
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Actually, I was impressed. I think this was the president he was supposed to be–the man his supporters elected.
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He grew into his boots. We knew – way back when – that Hillary was ready for this on Day One. Experience is the best teacher.
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Great photos, but a very, very sad day for friends and loved ones the whole of SC. I am so pleased you post this because this could very well be the only place we would know she attended the funeral. Good for her!!!
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You know, it was very sad but somehow also a hopeful day. Somehow I felt like we turned some kind of corner today in this country, and it was not all about the SCOTUS decision. The people of Charleston had a lot to do with it. That speech had something to do with it. Hillary and Nikki did. It was about all of us coming together, and it was about equality. it was a beautiful day. If you die praying, you are a saint. All those people are saints, just like Oscar Romero. It was a very special day.
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It was a great day. The day was filled with emotions. History was made.
God bless Hillary Clinton.
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