A final farewell to George Floyd, whose death touched off national protests

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Mourners pay their respects before the funeral for George Floyd in Houston. 📷 Callaghan O'Hare / Reuters

that will cap a three-state tribute to the man whose death touched off protests across the U.S. and around the world against racism and police brutality.

Floyd's loved ones are set to say one final goodbye to the Minneapolis man who was born in North Carolina and raised in Houston. A service will be held at Fountain of Praise church before he is laid to rest at Houston Memorial Gardens in nearby Pearland, Texas.

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