Community Mourns Saylor Hayes | Columbia News

A community united in grief gathers at Hagley Landing to honor five-year-old Saylor Hayes, whose disappearance shattered lives and now demands justice. Dressed in blue — her signature color — mourners release flowers onto the water, symbolizing farewell and solidarity. Those who searched for her last week return, now bearing witness to a solemn ceremony led by a reverend, where prayers echo for the family and strength for a town bound together by sorrow. Women who fought alongside each other during the search speak of Saylor as family, lamenting how she was let down — yet finding hope that her spirit brought people closer. Though Sunday night marked their final goodbyes, many vow to keep fighting until the truth is revealed and justice is served — a pain that will linger long after the flowers have drifted away. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/332f6ff818550e3c