ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — George Floyd's funeral was held in Houston, Texas on Tuesday. Family and friends gathered to honor his life. The service was broadcast across the country, including on Spectrum Bay News 9. 

We sat down with Dr. Shawn E.E. Thomas, Student Pastor at Mt Zion Progressive Missionary Baptist Church in St. Petersburg, to watch part of the service. Thomas shared his perspective on the funeral and how it was a celebration of George Floyd's life. 

Watch the video above to hear more.