Thousands gathered in Houston, Texas, Tuesday to bid a final farewell to George Floyd — the man whose last moments sparked outrage and protests across the country.
![Slide 1 of 49: A singer performs by the casket of George Floyd during a funeral service for Floyd at The Fountain of Praise church Tuesday, June 9, 2020, in Houston.]({"default":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BB15fQtN.img?h=416&w=799&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=f&l=f&x=2979&y=925","size3column":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BB15fQtN.img?h=416&w=624&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=f&l=f&x=2979&y=925","size2column":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/BB15fQtN.img?h=416&w=624&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=f&l=f&x=2979&y=925"} "A singer performs by the casket of George Floyd during a funeral service - David J. Phillip/AP Photo, Pool via Reuters")
In the two weeks since Floyd’s death, tens of thousands flooded the streets across the US decrying police brutality and demanding lasting change. Floyd’s friends and loved ones say they hope his funeral isn’t the end — but instead marks the beginning of that widespread call for change.
Jonathan Veal, Floyd’s longtime friend, told CNN’s Don Lemon Tuesday night that the two talked about the impact they wanted to make on their world and added Floyd had once said, “I want to touch the world.”
“That comment, back in the 11th grade, was prophetic in nature,” Veal said. “He is literally having a global impact.”
