Photos: Aaron Hernandez's Family, NFL players Gather at Funeral

Family and friends gathered Monday for the funeral of Aaron Hernandez, the former Patriots tight end who committed suicide at Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center last week. Hernandez was serving a life sentence for murder at the time of his death. Here are images from the funeral held in Bristol, Conn.

SI Staff | Apr 25, 2017

Photos: Aaron Hernandez's Family, NFL players Gather at Funeral /

Photos: Aaron Hernandez's family, NFL players gather at funeral

Police block the street outside the funeral home for the service.

Family members attended the private service.

Hernandez's brother, DJ, arrives at the funeral.

NFL players Maurkice and Mike Pouncey, Hernandez's fiancee Shayanna Jenkins Hernandez and others arrive at the funeral. Hernandez's daughter, Avielle Janelle Hernandez, is at center.

Buffalo Bills linebacker Brandon Spikes at the funeral. Hernandez and Spikes were former teammates.

Hernandez's defense attorneys speak at the service.

A police officer stands outside the funeral home.

Shayanna Jenkins Hernandez walks with her daughter, Avielle Janelle Hernandez.

Published Apr 25, 2017

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