Hundreds took part in the Silence the Violence rally on Saturday, joining forces to end gun violence.
The Church of the Messiah in Detroit hosted the march, now in its 19th year.
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His aunt, Doretha Craig, adding “I usually come up for all the marches but this is the first year that we have our own float with our loved ones on there, so it will be a great event and also show they’re not forgotten,” said Doretha Craig, whose son was shot and killed.
His little nephew, adding “I love my uncle, he played catch with me and I miss him too much.”
Many here have lost loved ones to senseless shootings.
Denise Taylor said “I wouldn’t want anyone to go through what my family is going through.”
Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison says while his officers are working to keep us safe, it takes every one of us, to end gun violence.
“Without the community support I can tell we can’t solve and we can’t prevent,” said Chief Bettison. “And so when everyone is working as one Detroit it makes a tremendous difference,” he said pointing to the crowd.
Families say rallies like this, are an important way to honor their loved ones - while demanding change.
“If everybody would think about if it was their family the world would be a better place. We all just need to get along,” Taylor said.