The funeral service for Edwin Jackson took place at the Big Bethel A.M.E. Church in Atlanta on Monday (Feb 11).
Family, friends, former teammates and coaches gathered to remember the Indianapolis Colts linebacker, who was struck and killed by a drunk driver.
CNN’s Diane Gallagher and FOX 5’s Portia Bruner offered details from the service for those who were unable to attend.
See her tweets below.
https://twitter.com/DianneG/status/963074221978120192
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Family, friends and @Colts players share laughs and tears as they watch video tribute of #EdwinJackson. #53 @FOX5Atlanta pic.twitter.com/m7XxiMvMiC
— Portia Bruner (@PortiaFOX5) February 12, 2018
"It only took him 26 years to live a great life. He served the Lord and made us ALL proud."–> Wesley Jackson, III, brother of #EdwinJackson. Edwin was the 8th of 11 children–all raised at Big Bethel AME on Auburn. @Colts @FOX5Atlanta pic.twitter.com/syfyOr6ZdY
— Portia Bruner (@PortiaFOX5) February 12, 2018
Mourners moved to tears as Wesley Jackson, Jr. plays one final song for his 26 year old son, #EdwinJackson. Linebacker was killed by a drunk driver in Indiana on Feb. 4.
#53 @FOX5Atlanta @Colts pic.twitter.com/sixOxefzlf— Portia Bruner (@PortiaFOX5) February 12, 2018
https://twitter.com/DianneG/status/963129292648538113
Westlake HS band offers final musical tribute to beloved graduate #EdwinJackson. #53 @FOX5Atlanta @Colts @FultonCoSchools pic.twitter.com/8Ka7sDbcwZ
— Portia Bruner (@PortiaFOX5) February 12, 2018
Such a tragic loss.
But, please do not forget about the Uber driver, Jeff Monroe, who also lost his life that night.
https://twitter.com/DianneG/status/963197587196186624
My condolences to both families.