Story Created:
Feb 13, 2010 at 9:40 PM CDT
Story Updated:
Feb 14, 2010 at 12:02 PM CDT
It was an emotional close to a trying week for the mother and the family of 8 month old Eddie Salazar Junior.
Hundreds gathered to pay their respects Saturday, amidst the circumstances that claimed the infant's life all too soon.
The afternoon started at Ulmer Funeral Home where hundreds arrived to pay their respects to 8 month old Eddie Salazar Junior.
With flowers in hand, each person entered the funeral home, still embracing the tragedy.
Later, as the procession made its way down the streets of Carthage it was clear the infant's death hit a soft spot in the hearts of many.
A tiny casket for a tiny body.
Pall bearers walked little Eddie to his burial site where mother Yadira Aguilar's emotions spoke louder than words.
Her tears told the story of loss and grief, as only a mother could.
From a distance you could see just how much this death hurt the Hispanic community.
From young to old, people clung together singing hymns in their native language.
Balloons representing Eddie's life were also released one by one.
And as his small body was lowered to its final resting place, flowers representing love were tossed atop his casket.
Eddie Salazar Junior was survived by his mom Yadira Aguilar, and his brother Christian Aguilar.
Charges on his father Eddie Salazar Senior are expected next week when preliminary autopsy results are given to the Jasper County Prosecutor.
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