CHARLOTTE -- More than 2,000 people gathered in a tent outside the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte on Friday for a memorial service to remember the late Rev. Billy Graham. Many politicians, religious leaders and other well-known figures from across the state and nation attended the invitation-only event to pay their final respects to the man known as "America's pastor." 

President Donald Trump was the only president in attendance, though former presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush visited Charlotte to pay their respects earlier this week. Trump did not speak at the funeral at Graham's namesake library in Charlotte; however, Trump eulogized Graham earlier in the week during a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol.

First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President Mike Pence and his wife, Karen, were also in attendance at Friday's ceremony. 

Other political figures at the funeral:

• N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper
• Former Gov. Pat McCrory
• Lt. Gov. Dan Forest
• U.S. Senator Richard Burr
• U.S. Senator Thom Tillis
• U.S. Congressman Patrick McHenry
• U.S. Congressman Robert Pittenger
• U.S. Congressman Mark Walker
• Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles 
• Rudy Giuliani 

Religious leaders in attendance:

• Pastor Joel Osteen
• Archbishop of New York Cardinal Dolan
• Pastor Steven Furtick, Elevation Church in Charlotte
• Rev. Franklin Graham, Billy Graham's son, and president and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Samaritan's Purse
• Rev. David Chadwick, pastor of Forest Hill Church in Charlotte
• Dr. Donald J. Wilton, pastor of First Baptist Church Spartanburg, where Rev. Graham became a member
• Dr. David Bruce, Billy Graham's executive assistant for more than 20 years
• Evangelist Rick Warren

Others in attendance:

• Kathie Lee Gifford
• Musical artist Linda McCrary-Fisher, who performed at previous Billy Graham crusades
• Musical artist Michael W. Smith, who performed at previous Billy Graham crusades
• The Gaither Vocal Band, who performed at previous Billy Graham crusades 
• Musician Ricky Skaggs

Earlier this week:

On Wednesday and Thursday, Rev. Billy Graham's body was placed in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda. He was one of just four private individuals to lie in honor at the Capitol since 1998. President Trump, First Lady Melania, Vice President Mike Pence, Karen Pence, House Speaker Paul Ryan, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and other politicians were all in attendance at this ceremony.

Approximately 13,000 people, including former presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton, gathered for a public viewing of his casket in Charlotte earlier in the week. Rev. Billy Graham was known for having counseled most presidents during his lifetime. 

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