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The funeral for Jacob Hall, the 6-year-old who died after being shot at Townville Elementary, was held Wednesday morning at Oakdale Baptist Church.Jacob died Saturday. Hospital officials said a bullet struck him in a main artery in his leg, causing him to lose a lot of blood.People, many dressed as in superhero costumes, started gathering at the church an hour before the service. Gov. Nikki Haley and her husband, Michael, arrived around 10:45 a.m. Sen. Tim Scott also attended the service. The front of the funeral program read "God's Super Hero," with the words of the song "Jesus Loves Me" printed inside. Photos from his life were on display on two large screens.Jacob's blue casket was decorated with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle stickers, and a bright floral spray on top included large figurines of Ninja turtles and Captain America.The Rev. David Blizzard delivered the eulogy. Blizzard said Jacob loved everybody and would "pretend he was a superhero. He imagined himself being the good guy and sure enough, it's almost surreal to think what's happened. This little boy has spoken to us and said, 'I want you to love each other like Jesus loves us.'"Jacob was laid to rest dressed as Batman.Thousands attended the visitation Tuesday night. People of all ages wore superhero costumes at the request of Jacob's family.Jacob was dressed in a Batman costume as people came in to pay their respects.John Buckland, the owner of Heroes4Higher in West Virginia, dressed as Batman at the visitation and for the funeral. Buckland arrived at the visitation in a Batmobile replica that he calls the "Hopemobile."He drove several hours from West Virginia to attend the service.He said the Hopemobile is an inspiration of hope.He said that whenever he goes to hospitals and funerals he adds the name of children to the Hopemobile.Jacob's name will be added as well."It's not just a Batmobile," he said. It's actually a rolling memorial that keeps the memories and the inspiration of these children.He said because of "everything that the family stands for, I really want to help make a positive out of this. The whole Batman story is turning pain into power and so I thought what better of a cause for me to come and join in and support that?"Buckland said he speaks at hundreds of schools each year. He teaches four principles: Never give up, always do the right thing, help other people and never be a bully. For more on the visitation, click here. 41989276