Funeral of Anakin Skywalker

The funeral of Anakin Skywalker took place on Endor in 4 ABY, after Anakin Skywalker died aboard the second Death Star during the Battle of Endor. Skywalker was redeemed by his son, Luke, and fulfilled the prophecy of the Chosen One by destroying the Sith, but the redemption cost Skywalker his life. Upon death, Skywalker's body disappeared and his soul became one with the Force, leaving behind only the armor of Darth Vader.

Luke escaped the Death Star with his father's armor just before the battle station was destroyed by the Rebel Alliance. Once on Endor, Luke built a funeral pyre and lit the armor on fire, declaring his hope that the name of Anakin Skywalker would be a light to guide the new Jedi. After the funeral ended, Luke joined the Rebel and Ewok victory celebration, where he saw the spirit of his father—along with the spirits of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Yoda—proudly watching the celebration.

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