"May his friends, family, and colleagues find strength, and may God grant Mr. Huggins eternal rest, Amen!"
As the words fell, everyone at the scene made a solemn sign of the cross and recited "Amen" in unison.
In America, a funeral generally consists of five ceremonies, the first being the opening prayer by the priest, and the second being the remembrances of the deceased by friends and family.
Mr. Huggins's wife was the first to take the stage, sharing stories of his life and the praiseworthy deeds that made him memorable.
Then, his son and other relatives also took turns speaking.
Almost an hour later, upon the priest's indication, it was finally David's turn.
