For Dominick Calhoun, 4, who died of abuse by his mother's boyfriend and her neglect. |
1-9-12 Brandon Hayes found guilty of all 10 counts. Besides first-degree murder, was found guilty of torture, first-degree child abuse, premeditated murder, assault with intent to do great bodily harm, distribution/manufacture of marijuana and possession of a controlled substance. There is some justice in this world. He will serve life in prison; no chance of parole. A life yet left un-lived, a bud that shall never flower, a question left unasked, sixty minutes short of an hour. A child who'll never grow to the man he was meant to be, laughter forever silenced except in memory. A four year old forever more-- precious child denied his youth. For him and others like him We seek a different truth. A child is a gift from God, to be treasured and protected not left to those who selfishly let a child's cry go neglected. Dominick's smile a star shall be- in the heavens far above his lesson to us all shall be simply: treat a child with love. To care for them above ourselves; never abuse or hurt them. For children are our answers- each one a priceless gem. Child, you will be remembered, with sadness, yes, and joys for Dominick will be a hero to generations of girls and boys. |