Photos: Aaron Hernandez's Family, NFL players Gather at Funeral

Family and friends gathered Monday for the funeral of Aaron Hernandez, the former Patriots tight end who committed suicide at Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center last week. Hernandez was serving a life sentence for murder at the time of his death. Here are images from the funeral held in Bristol, Conn. ​​

Photos: Aaron Hernandez's family, NFL players gather at funeral

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Police block the street outside the funeral home for the service.

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Family members attended the private service.

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Hernandez's brother, DJ, arrives at the funeral.

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NFL players Maurkice and Mike Pouncey, Hernandez's fiancee Shayanna Jenkins Hernandez and others arrive at the funeral. Hernandez's daughter, Avielle Janelle Hernandez, is at center.

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Buffalo Bills linebacker Brandon Spikes at the funeral. Hernandez and Spikes were former teammates.

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Hernandez's defense attorneys speak at the service.

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A police officer stands outside the funeral home.

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Shayanna Jenkins Hernandez walks with her daughter, Avielle Janelle Hernandez.