President Barack Obama delivers the eulogy for South Carolina state Sen. Clementa Pinckney on Friday, June 26. Pinckney was a pastor at the Charleston, South Carolina, church where <a target="_blank">he and eight other people were fatally shot</a> on June 17. Pinckney was 41 years old. "We are here today to remember a man of God who lived by faith," Obama said. "A man who believed in things not seen. A man who believed there were better days ahead, off in the distance. A man of service who persevered knowing full well he would not receive all those things he was promised, because he believed his efforts would provide a better life for those who followed."
President Barack Obama delivers the eulogy for South Carolina state Sen. Clementa Pinckney on Friday, June 26. Pinckney was a pastor at the Charleston, South Carolina, church where he and eight other people were fatally shot on June 17. Pinckney was 41 years old. "We are here today to remember a man of God who lived by faith," Obama said. "A man who believed in things not seen. A man who believed there were better days ahead, off in the distance. A man of service who persevered knowing full well he would not receive all those things he was promised, because he believed his efforts would provide a better life for those who followed."
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Pinckney's wife, Jennifer, attends the service with her daughters Eliana, left, and Malana.
Pinckney's wife, Jennifer, attends the service with her daughters Eliana, left, and Malana.
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The Pinckney family walks together before Obama's eulogy.
The Pinckney family walks together before Obama's eulogy.
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Members of Congress stand as they are introduced at the funeral service, which was held at the TD Arena in Charleston.
Members of Congress stand as they are introduced at the funeral service, which was held at the TD Arena in Charleston.
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South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley hugs Charleston Mayor Joseph Riley as they arrive for the funeral.
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley hugs Charleston Mayor Joseph Riley as they arrive for the funeral.
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Mourners pay their respects at the funeral service.
Mourners pay their respects at the funeral service.
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Mourners pray during the service.
Mourners pray during the service.
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A mourner bows his head in prayer.
A mourner bows his head in prayer.
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A mourner raises her hands in prayer.
A mourner raises her hands in prayer.
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People wait for the funeral outside the TD Arena.
People wait for the funeral outside the TD Arena.
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Members of Congress get off Air Force One in Charleston as they accompanied Obama to the service.
Members of Congress get off Air Force One in Charleston as they accompanied Obama to the service.
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As the sun rises on June 26, Doris Simmons stands across the street from the Charleston church where the shooting took place earlier this month.
As the sun rises on June 26, Doris Simmons stands across the street from the Charleston church where the shooting took place earlier this month.
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People embrace while waiting to enter Pinckney's funeral service.
People embrace while waiting to enter Pinckney's funeral service.
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People wait in line to enter the TD Arena.
People wait in line to enter the TD Arena.
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People watch as the hearse carrying Pinckney passes by June 26 in Charleston.
People watch as the hearse carrying Pinckney passes by June 26 in Charleston.
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Members of the clergy wait to enter the funeral service.
Members of the clergy wait to enter the funeral service.
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Mourners pray before the service.
Mourners pray before the service.
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Mourners sing gospel hymns inside the arena.
Mourners sing gospel hymns inside the arena.
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Mourners embrace next to Pinckney's casket.
Mourners embrace next to Pinckney's casket.
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Church member Thomas Rose leaves a wake for Pinckney that was held on Thursday, June 25.
Church member Thomas Rose leaves a wake for Pinckney that was held on Thursday, June 25.
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Pinckney's casket is carried to the South Carolina State House in Columbia, South Carolina, on Wednesday, June 24.
Pinckney's casket is carried to the South Carolina State House in Columbia, South Carolina, on Wednesday, June 24.
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Mourners pay their respects to Pinckney as his body lies in the State House on June 24.
Mourners pay their respects to Pinckney as his body lies in the State House on June 24.
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