Natasha Pettigrew, Green Party candidate for U.S. Senate (MD) - you will not be forgotten

Several months ago, I received emails from a Natasha, asking for help in getting her campaign organized, and asking for some advice. Although a novice to the political arena, it quickly became evident that Natasha held a rare combination of traits: intelligence, charisma, compassion, ambition, and a fearlessness about tackling challenges that were new to her.

It was with great sadness that I head she had been severely injured in a hit-and-run accident with an SUV while biking (part of her training for an upcoming triathalon). Sadness turned to shock and grief when I later heard that she died from her injuries. Her mother, Kenniss Henry, supporters, and members of the community organized a vigil and celebration of her life and efforts to bring change.

This link to an article about her campaign sums things up.

Natasha had a bright future in front of her. Whatever she chose to do, whether it was in the legal realm, the political realm, or any other, she would have been great. Her loss is a tragic one - a bright light extinguished. We can all learn a lesson from her  - that you should follow your dreams and your highest goals, no matter how difficult or challenging they might seem.

More information about Natasha at her campaign website.

I consider myself lucky to have known Natasha, and it was a priviledge to help her campaign efforts.

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Daryl Northrop

Comments

[libhomo]

That is so tragic. We need more people like her in this country.