Family, teachers remember Powell boys in Tacoma
A balloon with with a note to Braden and Charlie Powell sits out side of the burnt out home of Josh Powell February 7, 2012 near Graham, Washington.
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Posted: 02/11/2012
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By: Associated Press
TACOMA, WA - The family of missing Utah woman Susan Powell is holding a public funeral for her two sons, nearly a week after their father killed them in a gas-fueled blaze.
Hundreds of people are attending the Saturday service at Life Center Church in Tacoma, Wash. Many are wearing purple and blue ribbons in memory of 7-year-old Charlie and 5-year-old Braden.
Family members and the boys' teachers are scheduled to speak.
The boys' remains are in one coffin adorned with flowers.
They were killed in a fire set by their father, Josh Powell, when they went to visit him Sunday at his home in Graham.
Powell also died. He was a person of interest in the disappearance of his wife two years ago.
A private family interment will take place Monday.
Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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