Mr. JOHN DEAK (Principal Bassist, New York Philharmonic Orchestra): Half of the orchestra was bursting with tears, including myself.

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Tarplin was one of the group's original members and co-wrote several of their hits including Tracks of My Tears, which was released in 1965.

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During the service some of Tia's favourite songs were played including All Things Bright and Beautiful and Tears In Heaven by Eric Clapton.

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And many, including Chris Rock, were moved to tears.

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The formerly well-respected businessman held back tears as he hugged his partner and family members, including an inconsolable Timothy Cunningham Jnr.

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When asked if his family back in Sri Lanka were OK, holding back his tears, he answered that two members of his family, including a nine-year-old boy, are missing, their home swept away.

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The Waltham Forest Guardian reported that the decision was taken despite pleas from "furious protesters", including disabled 29-year-old Hayley Bowden, from Leytonstone, who was said to be in tears at the prospect of being unable to get to other branches with her eight-year-old daughter.

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Aurora police Officer Justin Grizzle, a 13-year veteran, wiped away tears Monday while describing his efforts to rush badly wounded victims to a hospital in his police cruiser, including shooting victim Ashley Moser and her husband, who wanted Grizzle to turn around and head back to the theater.

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