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Tuesday September 7th 2010

Body of Courtney Hayes, Lynn University Student is Found

Courtney Hayes
Courtney-Hayes

The authorities in Haiti informed the family of Courtney Hayes that her body has been positively identified as one of the lost, buried in the rubble, at the Hotel Montana. There are still 5 remaining students and faculty missing at the Hotel Montana, from Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida.

Speculation that a body was pulled from the rubble weeks ago, has been confirmed. The Hayes family was waiting for the positive identification, from dental records. The family has chosen to make no further comments.

May we all share our condolences with the Hayes family and the families of the other missing. Our prayers will be with you until this ordeal is over and you can grieve in peace. Hopefully at least one family can now experience some closure after this horrific earthquake. We share your sorrow.

3 Comments for “Body of Courtney Hayes, Lynn University Student is Found”

  • Diana Duque says:

    My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I can’t imagine the pain that you are in , as a parent of a young lady same age as your Courtney and has also went on many mission trips I know that you are so proud of her humbled loving giving heart. I have been praying for you since the day they went missing. You can rest assure that she is a beautiful angel watching over us and inspiring us to do good in this world no matter what the consequences are.
    You should be proud to have raised such a loving girl and cherish all the memories!

  • s says:

    Mr. & Mrs Hayes & Family,

    I’m so sorry for the loss of your daughter. I can’t even imagine what you are going through. It’s awful and unfair, your daughter was beautiful and had lots to offer. I don’t know what to say to make you feel better.

    I guess you have to think of what Courtney was doing in Haiti, she was there helping the needy. She was unbelievable and she will never be forgotten.

  • Savannah Meeks says:

    umm… i feel bad that they found her body and everything and thats my teachers sister and Lauren Hayes is the sweetest person and that terrible thing happened.


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