Saturday afternoon, politicians and loved ones alike flocked to The Church Without Walls to say one final goodbye to late former mayor and Houston area congressman Sylvester Turner. Attendees, many donned in blue—Turner's favorite color—rose to their feet as an honor guard led Turner's American flag-wrapped casket into the crowded congregation.

The City of Houston gathered on Saturday to pay respects to the late former mayor and U.S. Congressman Sylvester Turner, who died on March 5. National and local leaders, along with the 62nd mayor's friends and family,