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Junior Seau Funeral, Burial Held Before Memorial Public Service At Qualcomm Stadium

AP  |  Posted: 05/11/2012 9:34 pm Updated: 05/12/2012 6:20 pm

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The casket containing the body of former football star Junior Seau is moved into its burial location by pallbearers as his mother Luisa, left, looks on Friday, May 11, 2012, in Oceanside.

OCEANSIDE, Calif. -- Junior Seau has been buried in his hometown after a private funeral.

Members of Seau's family and former teammates, including LaDainian Tomlinson, were among those packing a church for the funeral, followed by burial at Eternal Hills cemetery.

Seau committed suicide on May 2 at his Oceanside home. He played parts of 20 seasons in the NFL, with the San Diego Chargers, Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots.

On Friday evening, up to 60,000 fans were expected at a public memorial service at Qualcomm Stadium, where Seau starred for 13 seasons with the Chargers.

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OCEANSIDE, Calif. -- Junior Seau has been buried in his hometown after a private funeral. Members of Seau's family and former teammates, including LaDainian Tomlinson, were among those packing a ch...
OCEANSIDE, Calif. -- Junior Seau has been buried in his hometown after a private funeral. Members of Seau's family and former teammates, including LaDainian Tomlinson, were among those packing a ch...
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terriminx2
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11:13 AM on 05/12/2012
How sad to feel so backed against the wall with no option to exit that taking your life is the only thing you feel you can do to stop the pain. Very very sad. May he rest in peace now.
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missyinSoCal
He who laughs last probably didn't get the joke
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11:59 PM on 05/11/2012
Saw Qualcomm on the way home tonight... lots of people, lots of bright lights in the stadium... but I have no respect for people who commit suicide.
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keith w oliver
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05:50 AM on 05/12/2012
whether you respect him or not ... it's still sad.
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PhilEssex
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05:10 PM on 05/12/2012
I'm sorry, but I don't know how you can make such a comment.He was obviously at the point where he felt he had nowhere to turn and as terriminx2 commented felt backed against the wall. Very tragic and my heart goes out to all his family and friends. May he rest in peace and free from pain.
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