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The moving funeral train for Ozzy Osbourne in its hometown Birmingham has caused emotional reactions worldwide thanks to the live stream. Thousands of fans also gathered along the streets to pay the last honor to the musician who died on July 22nd. In the midst of all the tears, flowers and music it was also a quiet, very personal detail, which many particularly close: Sharon Osbourne was wearing a gold chain – this was where the wedding ring of her late husband Ozzy.
Sharon Osbourne mourns the loss of Ozzy
This small but symbolic sign of eternal connection was not hidden from the fans. While she was supported by her children Jack and Kelly, attentive observers noticed the chain. In the comment columns of the Livestream from Sky News, which transferred the funeral procession live via YouTube, this detail was mentioned many times. “She has Ozzy’s ring around her neck,” wrote a user. Another commented: “That breaks my heart – such a great love.”
Shaving to the Black Sabbath Bridge
The sympathy was overwhelming anyway: Flowers, candles, pictures and memorabilia had stored fans on the Black Sabbath Bridge – the symbolic place in Birmingham, where Ozzy wrote music history with his band. There the funeral train stopped for a few minutes. Sharon Osbourne and other family members laid down flowers wrapped in black paper. Her children supported Sharon.
The Osbourne family made the funeral procession possible
In an interview, Mayor Zafar Iqbal praised the importance of public farewell: “We know how much this moment will mean to his fans.” The Osbourne family had borne all costs of the funeral procession itself – further proof of how important this last farewell was for the fans.