President Obama delivered the eulogy ... but it was so much more than that. Somehow, it seemed to be the speech everyone has been waiting for over so many years. Maybe it was a matter of this being the right place, time, and mood.
After the service, the many dignitaries were not whisked away hastily, but stayed around to offer their support to the families and friends.
In case you missed it >>>>>C-SPAN>>>>>>>>>>
- U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton talks with mourners after funeral services for the Rev. Clementa Pinckney in Charleston South Carolina June 26, 2015. Pinckney was one of nine victims of a mass shooting at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Chruch. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
- President Barack Obama embraces Democratic presidential candidate, former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton as he leaves services honoring the life of Rev. Clementa Pinckney, Friday, June 26, 2015, at the College of Charleston TD Arena in Charleston, S.C. Pinckney was one of the nine people killed in the shooting at Emanuel AME Church last week in Charleston. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
- Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton, right, talks with Gov. Nikki Haley at the funeral service for Rev. Clementa Pinckney, Friday, June 26, 2015, in Charleston, S.C. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
- Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton, left, embraces Gov. Nikki Haley at the funeral service for Rev. Clementa Pinckney, Friday, June 26, 2015, in Charleston, S.C. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
- South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley
(L) hugs U.S. Democratic presidential candidate and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Clinton after funeral services for the Rev. Clementa Pinckney in Charleston, South Carolina June 26, 2015. Pinckney was one of nine victims of a mass shooting at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Chruch. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
- Republican presidential candidate Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., left, talks with Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton, right, at the funeral service for Rev. Clementa Pinckney, Friday, June 26, 2015, in Charleston, S.C. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
- U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton (L) talks with first lady Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama after the conclusion of funeral services for Rev. Clementa Pinckney in Charleston, South Carolina June 26, 2015. Pinckney was one of nine victims of a mass shooting at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
- President Barack Obama looks to Democratic presidential candidate, former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton as he and first lady Michelle Obama leave services honoring the life of Rev. Clementa Pinckney, Friday, June 26, 2015, at the College of Charleston TD Arena, in Charleston, S.C.. Pinckney was one of the nine people killed in the shooting at Emanuel AME Church last week in Charleston. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
- U.S. President Barack Obama hugs Democratic presidential candidate and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton after
funeral services for the Rev. Clementa Pinckney in Charleston, South Carolina June 26, 2015. Pinckney is one of nine victims of a mass shooting at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
- President Barack Obama looks to Democratic presidential candidate, former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton as he and first lady Michelle Obama leave services honoring the life of Rev. Clementa Pinckney, Friday, June 26, 2015, at the College of Charleston TD Arena, in Charleston, S.C.. Pinckney was one of the nine people killed in the shooting at Emanuel AME Church last week in Charleston. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
