We have come into this place locked in solidarity across the nation and world to celebrate the

life of Tyree Nichols, a good person.

Hundreds of people gathered inside the Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church in Memphis on Wednesday

for the funeral of Tyree Nichols.

The 29-year-old died days after he was severely beaten by Memphis police officers following

a traffic stop.

Many of officers were fired and have been charged with second-degree murder among other crimes.

Here's Reverend Dr. J. Lawrence Turner, senior pastor of the Church that hosted Nichols'

funeral.

A beautiful soul, a son, a father, a brother, a friend, a human being.

Go on too soon.

Denied his rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Denied the dignity of his humanity.

Denied the right to see the sun set another day.

Family members spoke through tears at the service.

Nichols sister, Kiana Dixon, said her brother was a peaceful man.

Even in his demise, he was still polite.

He asked him to police and stuff.

His older brother, James Lezare, told a story about how he was supposed to be named Tyree

before their mother changed her mind.

Years later, his little brother got the name.

And I used to always joke with him like, man, you keep messing with him, take my name

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