Michigan deputy laid to rest

OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. (WNEM/CNN) -- Oakland County Sheriff's Deputy Eric Overall was laid to rest Tuesday.

The 50-year-old Burton resident was killed by a car that authorities said swerved and hit him during a police chase on Thanksgiving day.

Christopher Berak, 22,  has been charged in his death.

Overall spent years working as the school officer liaison for the Brandon School District.

“He was great he was just such a caring compassionate person. He was unbelievable,” said Matt Outlaw, superintendent of Brandon School District.

A visitation was held Monday at Mt. Zion Church in Clarkston.

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