memorial service

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A memorial service will be held at Chapman University.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

At a memorial service for the Rev. Jesse Jackson, his son Jesse Jr. praised his “consistent prophetic voice.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

After a memorial service in France and a Cuban state funeral, his ashes were interred in Havana.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026

Queen Camilla has arrived at London's Southwark Cathedral to attend a memorial service for her friend, the late novelist Dame Jilly Cooper.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

“Boys and girls, I regret to inform you that one of our students has passed on. We will hold a memorial service for Michael Dobson during assembly this Friday.”

From "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky