Tens of thousands of mourners filled a New York City church and surrounding streets for the funeral of one of two police officers ambushed by a gunman who said he was avenging the killing of unarmed black men by police.
Rafael Ramos was gunned down along with his partner Wenjian Liu in their patrol car by Ismaaiyl Brinsley.
Relatives and close friends of Ramos recalled him as a man devoted to his church.
Tens of thousands of mourners filled a New York City church and surrounding streets for the funeral of one of two police officers ambushed by a gunman who said he was avenging the killing of unarmed black men by police.
Rafael Ramos was gunned down along with his partner Wenjian Liu in their patrol car by Ismaaiyl Brinsley.
Relatives and close friends of Ramos recalled him as a man devoted to his church and to calling the people he loved frequently just to see how they were doing.
US Vice President Joe Biden spoke at the service, addressing Ramos's widow Maritza, he said: "I believe that this great police force, of this incredibly diverse city, can and will show the nation how to bridge any divide. You've done it before and you will do it again."
Funeral plans for Officer Liu have yet to be announced.
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