Family of Se’Destini Fields Thanks Community for Support Following Her Death

The family of a young lady who died while working on Election Day thanks the community for their concern.

Se'Destini Fields died Saturday after being struck by a pickup truck as she was canvassing neighborhoods on Buncombe Road in support of Mary Landrieu's re-election campaign. She was 23. The following is a statement from her family:

The Family of Se’Destini Fields wants to express gratitude and appreciation for the support and prayers of this community.

 

We are certain that Se’Destini was called to Christ and h‎er bold and passionate spirit remains with us.

 

Se’Destini took most value in what she stood for, and was always following her heart, and sacrificing for the greater good of people. She truly grew to become a selfless, loving, and spontaneous young woman with many dreams she began to pursue.

 

Se’Destini was killed while doing something she loved doing, reaching out to people. Her last text message to her family the night before this tragedy stated, "Go vote. Take people with you and tell others. Vote for people that are fair and care.” Nonetheless, this was only one of the many powerful messages she conveyed.

 

In her absence, it is only fitting that we communicate Se’Destini’s messages of hope, faith, love, joy, and forgiveness. She was a loss not only to us, but to many others. We pray that her vision continues through those she made an impact on.

 

We give a special thank you to those who were present with us when we learned of this tragedy. Please continue to keep us in your prayers.

 

Sincerely,

From the Hearts of the Fields Family.

An account in the name of Se'Destini Fields has been set up at Shreveport Federal Credit Union to help pay funeral costs.