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Morgan sat against his wheelchair, he felt numb as watched everyone take their seats. He found himself feeling numb as he looked at the scene in front of him, as he looked at the beginning of Reid's funeral. Morgan took comfort in holding Garcia's hand in his own. He had only been allowed to attend the funeral if he stayed in the wheelchair. Morgan looked up at the rest of the team as they sat at the front, each with their own thoughts. Each of them planning to stand up and talk about Spencer. Morgan knew deep down that no words could describe the grief that all the team felt, no words could describe how much they all missed Reid. Morgan felt his heart ache with pain as he looked at Reid's mother, he felt pain as he watched her cry into the shoulder of William Reid at the loss of her only son. Morgan promised Reid that he was going to take care of Diana and that was a promise he was never going to break. Morgan looked around and noticed people that Reid had saved during his career has attended the funeral, he smiled proudly as he remembered how many people Reid had saved during his time with the FBI. He would never forget how many people Reid had supported and saved. Morgan snapped from his thoughts as the priest began the service. It was then that everything became too real for Morgan. He knew once this moment passed, nothing would ever be the same again.
Reid
Reid felt immense sadness run through him as he watched his funeral take place, he knew that if he could cry then he would be crying uncontrollably. It pained him so much to see his mother crying. He hated that he had broken his promise to her. He had promised that he would keep himself safe, that he would be safe within his job with support from his team. He had broken that promise. He hated the idea of her never receiving one of his letters ever again. Reid felt sad as he watched Hotch step up to the podium, he could see Hotch's hands shaking as he held onto the podium. Hotch took a deep breath before he began to speak.
The Team
"We are here to today to put Spencer Reid to rest. Spencer was part of my team at the BAU but he was also a very important member of our family. He was the one who held us together, the one who would never falter. I wish with all my heart that I could go back to save him, I wish that he was here with us now. Spencer kept us strong because he was the strongest of us all. He wasn't afraid to take on the world. Some of you standing here today are still here because of him. I remember the first time I ever saw Spencer, I knew there and then that he was strong, smart and would support those around him. He supported everyone through the difficult times. Spencer Reid will never be forgotten because how can one forget a man like Spencer Reid. Spencer Reid was a man who protected those he loved and I know that I will protect my memory of him forever. Spencer will be dearly missed and never forgotten. I hope he finds peace," Hotch said as his voice wobbled and tears ran down his cheeks.
Hotch stepped down from the podium, his eyes showing the pain that a father would feel at the loss of a son. Rossi gave Hotch's shoulder a squeeze of comfort before he stepped up to the podium to speak.
"The first time I ever saw Spencer Reid, he made me smile. That was something that he never stopped making me do. He never failed to make me smile and I know that he never failed to put a smile on anyone's face. Spencer made sure if someone was okay or if they needed help because that was the man he was. He was a man who would do everything to help people. He continued to do that to the day he died. He helped people and shared the love he had inside of his heart. Spencer will never be forgotten nor will the love that he placed in all our hearts. Spencer will always be with us, in our memories and in our hearts. He was raised to be strong and that was what he was. He was the strongest man I have ever known and I will miss him so much," Rossi said before taking a deep breath and stepping down from the podium, he wiped tears from his cheeks before sitting down next to Garcia. Garcia leaned into Rossi's shoulder and began to cry, the low amount of make-up she was wearing was running down her cheeks. She knew she wouldn't able to take to the podium, she still couldn't accept the fact that Reid, her Spencer Reid was gone. She missed him so much, all she wanted to do was see him again, hug him and never let go. She knew that it was never going to happen. Rossi held her tightly and comforted her.
Emily was the next to take the stand, her heart was aching and beating with grief as she looked out to the crowd. She took a deep breath and wiped away the tear from her face before she started to speak.
"Spencer was a very special man and words cannot describe how much I miss him. All I want to do is see him smile again, to hear another statistic from him that I know would be followed by his wonderful smile. Spencer was compassionate, wonderful and most of all he was an amazing friend. Spencer Reid always found a way to fight against the horrible things in life and he did everything he could to protect those around him from the pain because he protected what he loved. I'll never forget Spencer because he always made me smile. His heart was full of forgiveness and compassion. Spencer was a hero not only in job but also to his family, our family," Emily said before stepping from the podium crying. She sat back next to Hotch who took her hand and held it tightly. Emily squeezed back to try and channel the pain of losing Spencer.
JJ squeezed Will's hand tightly before making her way to the podium, she stepped onto it.
"Spence, that was my nickname for Spencer. I called him Spence and I always noticed the small smile he would have when I would call him that. It hurts me to know that none of us will ever see that smile again. Spence was a loving man who's heart was full of love, beauty and beautiful wonder. I know that Spence loved to make those around him smile. He was smart and wonderful and he was a great godfather to my son. I know that he would have always been there for us and I know deep down that he will always been there for us. I will always love Spence, I will always miss him. Spence, he was unique and special. I'll never forget him because he was so special and he will always be special to us," JJ cried before stepping down from the podium and sitting back with Will.
Hotch stepped up to the podium and removed the small microphone, he handed it down to Morgan who gave him a nod of thanks.
Morgan looked out at the crowd before briefly looking around at the cemetery A part of him deep down knew that Reid was with them. Morgan hoped that Reid was with them. Morgan took a deep breath before speaking.
"Reid, I always called him by his surname. I'm still going to call him Reid because he was my friend, he was my best friend but better yet, he was my little brother. Reid was always there to talk, he was always there for me and the team. He did everything in his life to help the world, he helped those in need. He was there for everyone because he was a man that never stopped caring. He was also a man who never lost faith. He always believed that there was good in the world. The true fact is that Reid was the greatest good in this world. He used his mind as well as his heart to protect those he loved and those he never stopped trying to save. Reid was family and I will never forget him because he was the glue that kept us together, he was the man that gave us strength and will continue to give us strength. Reid was a man who never left us in our moment of need. I'll always miss and love Spencer Reid. I'll always remember him as the man who never gave up and never gave up giving hope," Morgan said as the pain became too real and too painful.
The priest stepped forward and took the microphone before taking the podium. The service continued. Diana placed a rose of her son's grave along with William Reid. She collapsed back to her seat and William held her tightly. Each member of the team placed a rose on the coffin, each of them whispering their final goodbye.
The team all cried as they watched Reid's coffin lowered into the grave. All of them looking upon his gravestone.
Spencer Walter Reid
1981 - 2012
The man who could never forget, the man who will never be forgotten
Reid
Reid feld a tingling sensation run through as he watched his team say goodbye, he looked down at his hand and found himself fading. He knew deep down that he moving on, he was moving on to somewhere unknown but somewhere he hope was good. Reid looked up as the fading continued. He found Henry staring at him, he smiled as Henry waved at him. Reid waved back at his godson.
"Goodbye Henry," Reid whispered.
With his final good bye done, Spencer Reid faded away from life and into death.
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