"The focus was to express our sorrow and that all of us can be lights of the world, " he said.

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The death of Guillaume Apollinaire at this time made a very serious difference to all his friends apart from their sorrow at his death.

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Opening the service, Greater Manchester Police chaplain the Reverend Charles Nevin said: "The depth of sorrow and grief we all feel, touches all our hearts" adding that everyone had come together to "acknowledge the great gift of Fiona's life".

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This music wraps all of our emotions -- whether it's love and loss, joy and sorrow, heartbreak and celebration -- it wraps it all into an art form that stirs our souls and it helps us rise above all our struggles.

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"The state is working with all its strength to minimise the pain and sorrow of our citizens, " he said.

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And we look for that fine day when we will see him again, all weariness gone, clear of mind, strong and sure and smiling again, and the sorrow of this parting gone forever.

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