(CBS DETROIT) – The two men who were killed in an accident involving officers of the Warren Police Department were buried Friday.
While the families gathered to honor their loved ones, they are angry that police have not yet contacted them.
It was a somber and sad day for the families of Cedric Hayden Jr. and DeJuan Pettis. Hundreds of people attended the joint funeral at Second Ebenezer Church in Detroit.
On the big screen was an image of the men the family said were like brothers.
“They were just together all the time, so it was best to just let them leave together,” Cedric Hayden Sr. said.
Family and friends of Hayden Jr. were wearing his favorite color, red, and those on DeJuan’s side were sportswear from his favorite football team, the Detroit Lions.
“He was so sweet. He was very gentle. He was never disrespectful,” said Pettis’ grandmother, Tameca Maye.
Among the good memories there is also anger.
“Why do we have to hurt? No one has apologized. No one has contacted them. No one has tried to contact my grandson. None of that. I’m pissed,” Maye said.
According to the family, there are still many unanswered questions. Surveillance video shows the moment of impact on that fateful September day.
“We just want to know what happened, why it happened. No one is talking to us,” Hayden Sr. said.
Until that happens, the families of both Pettis and Hayden Jr. remember as devoted fathers.
The families have both filed lawsuits against Warren policeclaiming the cruiser was traveling at a speed of 100 miles per hour or more.
Warren police say the police cruiser involved in the crash was not involved in a high-speed chase.
No hearing dates have been set yet.
