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Although there was not a dry eye at Grace Baptist Church in Mount Vernon, New York during Friday’s homegoing service for Dwight Arrington Myers, known to the world as rapper Heavy D, his loved ones celebrated his generous nature, and his 11-year-old daughter, Xea, lovingly reminded the congregation of 1,500 mourners that her father “was just amazing. That’s why we’re all here today: To celebrate his love and passion.”

Surrounded by more than a dozen peace lily plants and a portrait to the right of him flanked by two heart-shaped, white rose floral arrangements, Heavy D lay in an open casket while his family and friends paid their final respects before the 11 a.m. service began, after which the casket was closed and adorned with a white floral blanket.

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