Crying and shedding tears are inevitable when tragedies happen out of the blue,aren't they ? Brazilians all over the country could not hold tears while watching the mass funeral for "slain Chapecoense players " on December 3rd,2016. The Chapecoense Tragedy is unforgettable ! " The plane crash has left the football world in morning."
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Everybody who watched the funeral on TV could see lots of people bursting into tears ,crying ,praying, singing and waving goodbye to all the victims. All the families who participated in the mass funeral looked devasted by such a tragedy.
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http://www.iol.co.za/sport/soccer/world-leagues/pics-mass-funeral-for-slain-chapecoense-players-2095391