Hagan Campaign Volunteer Killed By Gunfire

Submitted by Jerimee on Thu, 01/29/2009 - 6:46pm

Dennis Hayle, a senior from Hempsted N.Y. studying Political Science and Criminal Justice at NC A&T, was the victim of a shooting in Greensboro this past Sunday.

A highly involved member of the student body, Hayle is best remembered by some in the Greensboro community as an active volunteer for the Hagan Campaign. “Dennis was a motivated and dynamic young man who brought joy to those on our campaign. His tireless and selfless activism inspired those around him,” recalled campaign staffer Drew Ball.

Another staffer, Alexandra Fetissoff, commented, “Dennis always went above and beyond. He was eager to help train and answer questions from fellow volunteers. His conviction that Kay was the best person to lead North Carolina was so strong; he used his own belief to persuade people throughout the state.”

“Dennis Hayle was not only a great supporter of the Kay Hagan campaign he was an integral part in helping me influence people like himself, people that wanted to volunteer for an outstanding candidate,” recalled Hagan staffer and NC A&T alumni, Will Medley. “His energy, excitement, and overall jovial mood uplifted all those around him and made every day that he volunteered in the Greensboro office that much better. As a friend and fraternity brother, I will miss him ever so dearly.”

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I thought this would be a good time to also post information about a few vigils against violence happening across North Carolina. These vigils are a respectful way to break the silence and witness for peace. http://vigilsforhealing.org/

Durham

17th Annual Vigil Against Violence-Durham — February 19, 2009. 7PM-8PM service, 8PM-9PM reception, at Shepherds House United Methodist Church, 107 N. Driver Street, Durham, NC 27703. Please join us to honor the lives taken by violence, to affirm the right to live in safety, and to seek God's peace among us. Please contact, Marcia Owen, Religious Coalition for a Nonviolent Durham, 919-358-1113, mowen8@nc.rr.com

Raleigh

Vigils Against Violence: A vigil for all of Raleigh’s 35 homicide victims in 2008.
Thursday, February 5th, 5:00 pm
City Hall - 222 West Hargett Street (Corner of Hargett and Dawson)
http://hughlh.com/me/vigil-against-violence/

Winston-Salem

Ceremony of Remembrance and Healing for Southeast Winston-Salem. Newly planted trees will be dedicated at this new park in memory of area residents who have died.
When: Thursday, April 23, 2009. 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. (Rain date April 30).
Where: Harrambee Park, 14th Street, Winston-Salem.

You can learn more about these vigils at http://vigilsforhealing.org/

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This is so sad

Submitted by Betsy Muse on Thu, 01/29/2009 - 10:42pm.

I read the early releases, but they didn't give many details. How wonderful that this young man came to this state and worked hard to make things better here and how sad that his life was cut short.



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