Danville Shocked: Beloved Community Member Succumbs To Fate

Story by soheli tarafdar. • 5mo • 3 min. Weblarry, who had been living with retha backus bella and her family for over two decades, was more than just a friend; He was a brother, uncle, and a beloved figure.

Understanding the Context

Webin 2015, dave bid farewell to his beloved wife, carol, in rancho mirage, ca, where they had created countless cherished memories. However, fate had one more. Webit was one of the most violent days of the civil rights movement in danville, when white police and deputized municipal workers turned fire hoses and night sticks on mostly black demonstrators, injuring at least 47 and arresting 60. Webwe are deeply saddened to report the tragic news of the passing of alex van pelt, a beloved member of the danville community and a former student at chatham.