A Public Goodbye
Pallbearers carry the body of Stanley “Tookie” Williams to his memorial service in Los Angeles, Calif. Williams, the convicted murderer and writer, was executed last week despite a campaign to save his life. (David McNew / Getty Images)
Thousands turned out to pay homage to Williams at Bethel A.M.E. church in Los Angeles, Calif. (Hector Mata AFP/Getty Images)
Williams’ son, Travon, raises his arms in front of his father’s casket as rapper Snoop Dogg reads a poem about “Tookie” during the memorial service. (David McNew / Getty Images)
Rapper Snoop Dogg hugs Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan. (Hector Mata AFP/Getty Images)
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Rev. Jesse Jackson, left, and Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan hug during Williams’ memorial service. (David McNew / Getty Images)