Public visitation for Rob Ford continues for second day at Toronto City Hall

Former Toronto mayor Rob Ford’s casket will remain at city hall today to allow the public to say goodbye.

Hundreds of mourners filed past his casket yesterday to pay their respects, many of them greeted by Ford’s brother Doug.

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Mayor John Tory, who gave permission for Ford to lie in repose at city hall, was first to pause quietly at his predecessor’s casket, then shake hands with relatives.

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The mourners, some with children in tow, included former high school football players Ford once coached.

On Wednesday, a procession will head to nearby St. James cathedral for funeral services, followed by a private family ceremony.

2:03 Rob Ford lies in repose at City Hall

• Rob Ford lies in repose at City Hall
• Mayor Tory pays respects to Rob Ford
• Football team Rob Ford coached visits former mayor’s casket
• Doug Holyday, former Toronto deputy mayor, mourns Rob Ford
• Politicians pay respects to former Toronto mayor Rob Ford
• Rob Ford casket arrives at Toronto city hall to sit in repose

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