But as the service drew closer to its end, the chitchat about pensions and "the job" gave way to quiet.

These services, which are free and open to all, annually draw hundreds from in and around the city.

The service drew many who did not even know the victims.

But, those "early" retirees first serve 20 or 30 years in government; also, that service draws Japan's top graduates.

The service has also drawn interest from blind users, who use special devices that read them their e-mail.

The evening's service drew about 100 people and served as a rally against hate crime.

As the service drew to a close, the police chaplain said a prayer.

The service drew some who never met Captain Adams but knew him by reputation.

She knew the service was drawing to a close because the general energy level in the room began to buzz again.

The services had drawn a capacity crowd, mostly from curiosity, she was afraid.