Former U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman was honored at a funeral service in Stamford, Connecticut, where political dignitaries, family, and friends gathered to remember him. Al Gore and other politicians praised Lieberman for bridging political divides during the service. Lieberman, who served 24 years in the Senate and was the first Jew on a major presidential ticket, was eulogized as a 'mensch' committed to his Jewish faith. The funeral was described as powerfully moving, celebrating Lieberman's life of faith, family, patriotism, and public service.
Former Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman was remembered as a man devoted to his faith and country at his funeral Friday as hundreds gathered at his hometown synagogue in Stamford. @AielloTV reports. https://t.co/yizNonRLoZ
At funeral, Joe Lieberman eulogized as ‘Mensch’ committed to his Jewish faith https://t.co/6SSH75lb6c
Al Gore pays tribute to former running mate Joe Lieberman, 82, as hundreds gather for funeral at his synagogue: 2020 Democratic candidate reemerges for Connecticut memorial service and remembers late Senator as a 'mensch' https://t.co/Td0KuYAno4 https://t.co/pfcRNgnOVH
Al Gore pays tribute to former running mate Joe Lieberman, 82, as hundreds gather for funeral at his synagogue https://t.co/4DBltmjC4v https://t.co/Bn4U2pIEGA
A funeral for former Sen. Joe Lieberman, who represented Connecticut for over two decades, took place in his home state Friday with several Democratic leaders in attendance. https://t.co/KdNePPqczS
Ex-Sen. Joe Lieberman remembered as ‘mensch’ who bridged political divides during funeral service https://t.co/dPK8dqrOwa https://t.co/qAo6xoeGV2
Powerfully moving funeral for Joe Lieberman brought tears, laughter & redoubled resolve to friends & family in Stamford. Even as he was mourned, his life was celebrated as exemplifying faith & family, patriotism & public service— rising above partisan rancor.
What Connecticut lawmakers and Al Gore said at former Sen. Joe Lieberman's funeral in @PunchbowlNews Midday. Lieberman served 24 years in the Senate from 1989 to 2013 and was the first Jew to be on a major presidential ticket. https://t.co/fL6nbA220Q
Former U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman remembered at hometown funeral service https://t.co/KcQlXsQywv
Former vice president Al Gore and other politician dignitaries remembered the late Joe Lieberman Friday as a “mensch” who bridged partisan political divides during a packed funeral service in Connecticut for the four-term senator. https://t.co/HYw6et0MVi
WATCH: Political dignitaries, family and friends are gathering Friday to honor the late Joe Lieberman at a funeral service in Stamford, Connecticut. https://t.co/HCuVdKOS9X