Detroit Piston players and politicians were among...

Detroit Piston players and politicians were among the thousands to brave the freezing rain and snow in Flint, Mich., to attend a funeral for Mateen Cleaves’ slain brother.

The service lasted more than two hours, as several religious and community leaders challenged the crowd to take action against the same violence that left Herbert Cleaves, 27, dead last Sunday.

“It was great,” said Mayce Webber, father of NBA all-star Chris Webber, as he left the service. “The message was clear, that the community will work together for peace.”