Mintoff supporters were overcome by emotion as they attempted to articulate their sentiments about the late ex-leader to the timesofmalta.com .

They reminisced and spoke fondly of “our father” as Opposition leader Joseph Muscat addressed a news conference with details regarding Mr Mintoff’s funeral at the PL headquarters in Hamrun as they waited their turn to sign the party book of condolence.

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