11/03/2026
My heart is with everyone affected by the shooting in Fairfield. I keep thinking about the family grieving someone they love, those recovering from injuries, and everyone carrying the fear and pain of that night.
As Hakeem’s mother, some of the details are painfully familiar. The similarities to my son’s case bring back questions about what could have been done differently before we lost him, along with the heartache of knowing nothing can bring him home.
Losing someone to gun violence leaves families with a life sentence that has no parole date. The grief and trauma affect our minds and our bodies. We carry them through sleepless nights, exhaustion, physical pain, and days when even the simplest things take everything we have. They affect our health, our relationships, and how we move through the world.
We miss our loved ones for the rest of our lives. We can laugh, work, and show up for others while still hurting deeply. Everyone who loved them carries that loss. The person they would call, make plans with, or turn to is gone. Life continues, but every milestone holds the ache of wishing that person were there to share it.
Behind every name in the news is someone deeply loved. Think about the person whose call you look forward to, whose laugh you know by heart, whose presence is part of your everyday life. Imagine reaching for your phone to tell them something and remembering they will never answer again. Imagine every birthday, holiday, and ordinary day ahead without them. That is what families and friends are left carrying for the rest of their lives. Someone they love should still be here.
Please keep showing up for those affected in Fairfield. Respect their privacy, listen, and offer simple, practical help, because finding the words to ask can feel impossible. Remember them in the weeks, months, and years ahead. Grief does not end when the headlines fade.
Keem’s Dream was born from my love for Hakeem and the desire to support others living with this pain. If you or someone you love needs support, please reach out through www.keemsdream.org.
To everyone grieving, healing, or struggling to feel safe, my heart is with you. 💙
Community Violence Intervention & Certified Peer Support Services Keem's Dream is a Solano County-based provider of trauma-informed peer support and community violence intervention services. We specialize in supporting individuals, families, and communities impacted by violence, trauma, grief, and
