Rayshard Brooks' family and friends gathered in his Atlanta neighborhood for an emotional memorial service.
' family and friends honored him Monday night during a moving memorial service in his Atlanta neighborhood.
The event in southwest ATL, which lasted about 4 hours and saw 300 to 400 people show up to pay their respects, was held about 10 minutes away from the Wendy's parking lot where cops shot and killed Rayshard.Rayshard's family wanted the service to be a very positive, peaceful event on Earth ... and it was. Folks were drinking, hugging and generally having a good time, but the tears were still flowing.Family, friends and neighbors took turns holding the megaphone and sharing stories about Rayshard ... including a heartfelt speech from his cousin,Mourners lit candles in front of his portrait and released balloons into the air, while also leaving trinkets at the base of the painting.
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