The wife and father of a slain Detroit police officer thanked supporters at funeral services Friday morning for their loved one and colleague who were killed in the line of duty earlier this week.

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"We are one," James Bowens said to the supporters who gathered to show their support following the death of his son, Officer Matthew Bowens, and Officer Jennifer Fettig.

"I would like to thank everyone not only in this church and in this room, also outside and all across the nation," Officer Matthew Bowens' wife said before she read a prayer.

The funeral got under way at 10 a.m. at the Greater Grace Temple in Detroit. The building, which houses between 5,000 and 6,000 people, was filled with family, friends and officers from across the state of Michigan.

Wayne County Sheriff Warren Evans gave a statement of solidarity on behalf of all police officers.

"We wish you our best," Evans said.

Evans said that although the two officers "have physically left our presence," their spirit will continue to be treasured.

The Rev. Patrick Casey of the Detroit Chaplain Corps led a prayer, and the Flint Police Department choir sang, "It's So Hard To Say Goodbye," made famous by musical group Boys II Men.

Jason Bowens, the brother of Officer Matthew Bowens, recalled the time his brother went to the Detroit Police Department booth at the North American International Auto Show downtown. He said a few months later he was working with the 4th Precinct.

"Some people were born with a silver spoon in their mouth. Matthew was born with a badge on his chest," Jason Bowens said.

Bowens' love of working for the city of Detroit was echoed by Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's words about Detroit being the best city in which "Matthew and Jennifer served the highest level of public service."

Detroit Police Chief Ella Bully-Cummings spoke of how disheartening it was that the two officers were killed in the line of duty.

"In the line of duty. This is a phrase that is used often, at times without full understanding," Bully-Cummings said. "It takes a special kind of person to be a police officer."

Fourth Precinct Cmdr. Donald Parshall -- the home precinct of both fallen officers -- delivered a message to the families of the fallen officers. He said that all the officers present at the services are the brothers and sisters of Bowens and Fettig.

"Like Jennifer and Matthew, they are the good guys," Parshall said. "I promise you the ultimate sacrifice they made won't be forgotten."

Roads Close For Detroit Officers' Funeral

As mourners begin to arrive for the funerals of Officers Matthew Bowens and Jennifer Fettig Friday morning, traffic is being rereouted off 7 Mile Road.

The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. at the Greater Grace Temple located at 23500 W. 7 Mile Road in Detroit. Honored guests scheduled to speak at the services include Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, Detroit Police Chief Ella Bully-Cummings and 4th Precinct Cmdr. Donald Parshall. Wayne County Sheriff Warren Evans is expected to give a statement of solidarity on behalf of all police officers.

The temple reportedly holds between 5,000 and 6,000 people and is expected to be filled during the services. Officers from all over the state of Michigan will stand in formation outside the building before the services begin.

Police began rerouting traffic off 7 Mile Road, between Telegraph and Lahser roads, around 7 a.m. Following the services at the Greater Grace Temple, the funeral procession is scheduled to head west on 7 Mile Road, south on Telegraph Road, west on Van Horn Road and then onto Huron River Drive, according to Local 4 Traffic. Side streets along the route are also expected to be closed.

Alternate routes on the west side of the church include Beech Daly and Inkster roads, and on the east side Evergreen is suggested as an alternate route.

The roadways are expected to be closed until the early afternoon.

Commander Says Loss Is Personal

Fifth Precinct Cmdr. Charles Barbieri spoke with Local 4 before the funeral Friday morning about his connection to the fallen officers.

Barbieri was previously the commander at the 4th Precinct -- the home precinct of both fallen officers -- and says he watched Bowens and Fettig come in the door as rookie officers.

"The loss is tragic, it's extremely personal," Barbieri said. "You try to keep it professional. I've had a difficult time all week keeping it together. As long as I can stay angry, it's easier for me to deal with my emotions."

Barbieri said it saddens him to think that uniformed officers on the job in a marked car can be executed in the middle of the night for nothing.

Bowens, who lived in Lincoln Park, was the 10th officer from the 4th Precinct killed in the line of duty. He was sworn in as a police officer in 2000.

Fettig, the 11th officer from the 4th Precinct killed in the line of duty, is from Petoskey and was engaged to be married. She was sworn in as a police officer in 2001.

Suspect Pleads Not Guilty

The suspect accused of shooting the two Detroit police officers pleaded not guilty Tuesday after being charged with first-degree murder.

Fettig and Bowens reportedly pulled over Eric Lee Marshall's 1989 GMC Sierra in the 4300 block of Gilbert, north of Michigan Avenue, at about 1:55 a.m., Local 4 reported.

On Tuesday, a prostitute told police that Marshall had tried to solicit her Monday night and that she saw the cruiser follow Marshall's truck as he pulled away.

The officers were allegedly running Marshall's identification through the computer when he exited his vehicle, approached their squad car and opened fire on Fettig, who was sitting in the driver's seat, according to police.

Bowens gave chase while calling for backup on his radio and exchanged gunfire with the suspect before he was shot and killed, police said. At least 22 empty shell-casings were found at the scene.

Members of the Detroit police violent crimes task force found Marshall around 8:30 a.m. walking in an alley toward his home.

His GMC truck was located nearby.

Marshall reportedly has no history of violent crimes. He does, however, have an outstanding warrant for his arrest for a minor drug offense, the station reported.