in memory of

Sarah Pierce

20

by Jude Pierce

It happened in Galliano. She was killed by her fiancé. They got into a dispute, he was struggling with drugs, and they ended up arguing from their cars in a parking lot. He shot her with a shotgun.

Connection

She’s my aunt. Technically, I wasn’t alive yet, I wasn’t born. I was born about two months after it happened. But I’ve seen the effects of it over time, especially through how my dad handled it and how my grandpa handled it.

Memories

From what I’ve been told, she was a very loving and caring person. She had a lot of love in her heart.

Reminders

Her son. He was about one or two years old when it happened. We grew up together, he’s my cousin, so he always reminds me of her.

Wish I could say

I’d want the chance to get to know her. I’m close with my other aunt, so I feel like we would’ve all been close.