Thousands Mourn Otto Warmbier at Ohio Funeral

Mourners embrace outside Wyoming High School in Wyoming, Ohio, on June 22, 2017, to attend the funeral for Otto Warmbier.

Warmbier, an American university student, was visiting North Korea as a tourist when he was arrested in 2016 and sentenced to 15 years of hard labor for stealing a propaganda poster. Warmbier died on June 19, six days after returning to the United States in a coma.

Mourners line up outside the art center of Wyoming High School before the funeral service.

Fred and Cindy Warmbier, parents to Otto, greet guests during the funeral.

Mourners stand outside the art center before the funeral.

Some of Otto's belongings, including the jacket he wore when delivering his forced confession, are displayed at the funeral service.

Mourners write in the guest book at the funeral. 

Family and friends listen to speakers at the funeral.

Fred and Cindy Warmbier watch as their son's coffin is placed in a hearse after his funeral.

Mourners line the street as the funeral procession drives by.

Locals offer words of support along the street after the funeral.

Mourners pay their respects along street as the funeral procession passes.

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