Photos: Celebration of Life for Geraldine Chapman Talley
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Geraldine Chapman Talley is remembered by her friends, family and some prominent national civil rights leaders at her celebration of life service at Mount Aaron Missionary Baptist Church. She is one of the 10 victims of the May 14 Tops massacre.
Celebration of Life
The program for the celebration of life services for Geraldine Chapman Talley, one of the 10 victims slain in the Tops attack, at Mount Aaron Missionary Baptist Church, Friday, May 27, 2022.Â
Prayers for Gerri
Mourners pray during the service for Geraldine Chapman Talley, one of the 10 victims slain in the Tops attack, at Mount Aaron Missionary Baptist Church, Friday, May 27, 2022.Â
Comforting embraces
Mourners console each other at the celebration of life service for Geraldine Chapman Talley, one of the 10 victims slain in the Tops attack, at Mount Aaron Missionary Baptist Church, Friday, May 27, 2022.Â
Heartful tribute
Neice Amina Carr is overcome with emotion as she sings at the celebration of life service for Geraldine Chapman Talley, one of the 10 victims slain in the Tops attack, at Mount Aaron Missionary Baptist Church, Friday, May 27, 2022.Â
Sharpton delivers eulogy
Rev. Al Sharpton, president and founder of the National Action Network, delivers the eulogy at the celebration of life service for Geraldine Chapman Talley, one of the 10 victims slain in the Tops attack, at Mount Aaron Missionary Baptist Church, Friday, May 27, 2022.Â
Watch now: Rev. Al Sharpton on gun violence in Talley eulogy
Justice for Gerri
Rev. Al Sharpton, president and founder of the National Action Network, delivers the eulogy at the celebration of life service for Geraldine Chapman Talley, one of the 10 victims slain in the Tops attack, at Mount Aaron Missionary Baptist Church, Friday, May 27, 2022.Â
Remembrance from her son
Mark Talley delivers reflections at the celebration of life service for Geraldine Chapman Talley, one of the 10 victims slain in the Tops attack, at Mount Aaron Missionary Baptist Church, Friday, May 27, 2022.Â
Outside help
Rev. Al Sharpton hugs Mark Talley, son of Geraldine Chapman Talley, who was one of the 10 victims slain in the Tops attack, at Mount Aaron Missionary Baptist Church, Friday, May 27, 2022.Â
A friend in Sharpton
Rev. Al Sharpton thanks Mark Talley, son of Geraldine Chapman Talley, who was one of the 10 victims slain in the Tops attack, at Mount Aaron Missionary Baptist Church, Friday, May 27, 2022.Â
Final procession
Mark Talley carries the urn containing the cremains of his mother, Geraldine Chapman Talley, one of the 10 victims slain in the Tops attack, at the conclusion of her celebration of life service at Mount Aaron Missionary Baptist Church, Friday, May 27, 2022.Â
Watch now: Attorney Ben Crump issues plea for justice at Talley funeral
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The service Friday was, first and foremost, a celebration of Geraldine Chapman Talley's life, but also a call to action by speakers to stand united against hate.
Ten people were gunned down at a Buffalo supermarket May 14 in a horrifying mass shooting that officials were quick to label as "pure evil" an…
