Died in Police Custody his death galvanized protesters across 50 us states and around the world calling for an end to racism and Police Brutality for 8 minutes and 46 seconds a white Police Officer kept his knee pinned on the neck of mr floyd he was already handcuffed and under arrest today weve been hearing from family members politicians pastors civil rights leaders theyre all at his funeral calling for justice and also making a pledge to keep the moving the movement going more lets now speak to john hendren hes joins us now from outside the fountain appraise church in houston john talk us through the mood that you are feeling that i mean there have been so many emotional speeches given by family and friends but there is also a palpable sense of anger. Thats right people that we do out here people who knew george floyd people who didnt know him or are angry at the seeming senselessness of his death but theres also a sense of purpose to that anger were hearing from the politicians ins
Honor one, 11 year philadelphia fire veteran 36 engineered joyce craig. When you lose one, it affects everyone because we are family. Reporter craig died doing what she believed in, battling a fire to save a life. She died a hero so its a beautiful thing to have known joyce. Reporter she lost her life fighting flames in West Oak Lane early tuesday morning. Leaving behind two children and a legacy of care and diligence. She always made us feel like family. Reporter her Funeral Service saturday a highlight reel of praises for a woman described as both gentle and nurturing and tough as nails by the people who knew her best. I was with joyce the first time she got hurt on the job. Reporter out of respect to the familys wishes we stayed outside and listened. Her brothers and sisters tears in their eyes watched their commissioner who calls what happened a personal failure and a quiet blessing. I walk around with this black band on my wrist for the past seven years and you know what it says .