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Sad Farewell for Hudson Family

Classmates recall 7-year-old 'whiz kid' Julian

By Peter Fearon, Newser Staff

Posted Nov 3, 2008 2:16 AM CST

(Newser) – Actress Jennifer Hudson's mother, Darnell, brother Jason and 7-year-old nephew, Julian, were remembered by family and friends in an emotional public memorial service at their Chicago Baptist church yesterday, a week after the three were murdered. The most poignant moments came as Julian's second-grade teacher... Read full story »

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