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Myles Munroe, wife to be buried uniquely

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At a national memorial planned for renowned pastor and motivational speaker Myles Munroe and his wife, Ruth, it was agreed that there would be no open casket viewing of the bodies of the couple in the Bahamas next Wednesday. Christianpost.com disclosed that the lives of the Munroes, who died along with seven others in a fiery jet crash in the Bahamas on Sunday, November 9, will be celebrated during a five-hour event at Thomas Robinson Stadium in the Bahamas. Kevin Harris, spokesman for the Bahamas Faith Ministries founded by Munroe, told The Christian Post Monday that while there will be speeches, music and singing among a number of activities, fans of the Munroes will not be allowed to view the bodies out of respect for the family. He said the family made the decision not to have an open casket after they had identified the bodies. "They were IDed by all the family members, and all the family have confirmed that there will be a closed casket ceremony," said Harris. The bodi...

Australian Batsman, Hughes dies at 25

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Death has been announced of Philip Hughes, an Australian Batsman, after being hit in the back-left side of the head while batting for South Australia against New South Wales at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Tuesday. James Sutherland, Australia Cricket Chief Executive Officer, on Thursday morning confirmed the passing away of 25-years old Hughes last night, succumbing to a serious head injury. Until his death, Hughes was an Australian international who had made 26 Test appearances as well as playing in 25 One-Day Internationals for his country, and had been tipped for a recall due to his impressive form recently. Breaking the news of Hughes death, Australia team doctor, Peter Brukner released a statement, saying: "It is my sad duty to inform you that a short time ago Phillip Hughes passed away. He never regained consciousness following his injury on Tuesday