While the community in Buffalo has been directly affected by the tragedy, the mass shooting once again raises serious questions about America's failure to tackle gun violence.
He'd just finished a shift the day he was killed. He'd left church earlier than usual so he could get his hair cut.We met his friend and fellow volunteer Penny Beckham preparing the soup kitchen's next meal.
"The people loved him," she says."He would encourage them, let them know they matter, no matter what they're going through." Penny says his death is"senseless". She's glad the president has come to visit her close community, but she also wants him to take action when it comes to guns."I know they say that those that want to have a right, but why do you need assault rifles … why do you need these kinds of weapons? You know I truly believe they should be outlawed.
The problem is, the president knows his rhetoric and sympathy will only go so far. People hear his words, but now want decisions, plans and policy.Back at her church, Penny prays it will happen. The funeral of Heyward Patterson will take place this week. Penny refuses to lose hope or faith:"I'm not going to let any evil person stop us doing what God wants us to do. And the people love coming, and we love providing them with meals."
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