Adam Thielen among 12 Vikings players who attend George Floyd memorial in Minnea

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Countle s NFL players have  in the wake of George Floyd's recent death at the hands of a Minneapolis police Sean Chandler Jersey  officer, and on Thursday, with Floyd's family gathering le s than a half-mile from U.S. Bank Stadium for a memorial service, at least a dozen players -- , to be specific -- were among those in attendance. , the Vikings canceled team meetings and closed their busine s offices at noon on Thursday in observance of the service, which was held at North Central University's Frank J. Lindquist Sanctuary. Thanks to Vikings tight end and running back , who organized a team contingent to attend, the following players were also there to pay respects Robby Anderson Jersey  to Floyd: Pro Bowl wide receiver , , , , , , , , and ."I think it was something that we collectively as a group understood, especially having the dynamic of our locker room, that we wanted to show up," Mattison . "We're a team that people in this community look up to and look at in Minnesota, especially in Minneapolis ... We're fortunate to play there, so we wanted to Jermaine Carter Jersey  make a statement that we're behind this, and also show our love and support."The Vikings weren't the only celebrities there to offer support to the Floyd family, with entertainers and politicians also coming together for the event. Among the big names on hand Thursday: Rev. Al Sharpton, Rev. Je se Jackson, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Shi Smith Jersey  Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Minnesota Timberwolves guard Josh Okogie and actor/artists T.I., Ludacris, Tyrese Gibson and Kevin Hart.  "That was definitely one powerful atmosphere," Mattison said. "It was like no other that I've felt in my life, the power that I felt in that room Matt Corral Jersey . His family was able to give their testimony for how great of a man he was, and it's sad to see how a life was taken."
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