Hundreds of mourners gathered Saturday at the suburban Chicago church that Sandra Bland attended for many of her 28 years, turning out in such numbers that even the overflow viewing room ran out of chairs. From the pulpit, relatives and friends recounted happy memories of Ms. Bland’s faith and social activismNo, death has not won. People will utter your name and remember you for the fighter you were.
Leaders at DuPage remembered Ms. Bland as a smart, outspoken woman who once sang in the youth choir and had participated in the church’s Girl Scout troop. After graduating from college, she returned here, serving on church committees, befriending older members of the congregation and earning a reputation as a prolific taker of selfie photos.Because of you, dear Sandra, other lives will be saved. Because of you, changes will be instituted that will protect the lives and dignity of generations to come.
Thank you, Sandra.
Now go rest, dear One. We will carry on in your name.