More than 900 people attend Garrett Reid's funeral

Head coach Andy Reid of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on during the second quarter of the game against the Chicago Bears at Lincoln Financial Field on November 7, 2011 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (November 6, 2011 - Source: Nick Laham/Getty Images North America) (Nick Laham/Getty Images North America)
Head coach Andy Reid of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on during the second quarter of the game against the Chicago Bears at Lincoln Financial Field on November 7, 2011 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (November 6, 2011 - Source: Nick Laham/Getty Images North America) (Nick Laham/Getty Images North America)
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Updated: 8/07/2012 3:01 pm
BROOMALL, Pa. (AP) - NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Browns President Mike Holmgren and Patriots coach Bill Belichick were among more than 900 people who packed the church for the funeral service of Garrett Reid, son of Eagles coach Andy Reid.

Garrett Reid was found dead in his dorm room Sunday morning at Lehigh University, where he was assisting the Eagles strength and conditioning coach during training camp. The 29-year-old recovering drug addict had seemingly turned his life around.

Many current and former players, coaches and other league officials traveled from all across the country to pay their respects Tuesday morning at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The list included Ravens coach John Harbaugh, Saints defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, Colts general manager Ryan Grigson and Browns general manager Tom Heckert.

Holmgren called Andy Reid the "son I never had." Harbaugh said Reid was the one comforting mourners.

(Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)

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