George Floyd's casket left the Fountain of Praise church in Houston after a public viewing that drew thousands to mourn the man whose killing sparked massive protests for racial justice in the U.S. and beyond.

Thousands of Houston residents braved the heat to honor Floyd at an event full of pain and reflection. Mourners had to wear masks inside the church, and could only stay for a few seconds in front of the open casket, because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.