Renee Good's Widow Calls for Kindness in the Face of Tragedy
In a heart-wrenching statement released Friday, Becca Good, Renee Good's wife, poured her emotions out after her wife's tragic death at the hands of an ICE agent in Minneapolis. The 37-year-old mother of three was just one of many victims caught in the middle of a growing immigration crisis.
Renee Good lived by a simple yet profound belief - that kindness is all around us and we must do everything possible to find it, nurture it, and spread it far and wide. "She literally sparkled," her widow Becca wrote. The sparkle wasn't just a metaphorical expression but an actual physical phenomenon that those who knew her would attest to.
For Renee Good, kindness was more than just a virtue; it was a way of life. A Christian, she believed in the universal truth that all religions teach us - we must love each other, care for one another, and keep each other safe and whole. This core philosophy guided her actions and decisions as she navigated the world.
In Minneapolis, where Renee had made her home with her family, she had found a vibrant community that welcomed her with open arms. For Becca, the city was more than just a place; it was a sense of belonging and peace. However, when ICE agents showed up on her doorstep one day, everything changed.
Renee's death has sparked widespread outrage and protests in Minneapolis, where police killed George Floyd in 2020. Hundreds took to the streets, chanting "ICE out now!" and holding signs that read, "Killer ice off our streets." The city workers have since removed barricades made of Christmas trees and other debris that had blocked the streets near the scene of Good's shooting.
As Becca struggles to come to terms with her loss, she is left to raise their six-year-old son alone. She vows to continue teaching him the values that Renee believed in - building a better world for everyone, rejecting hate, choosing compassion, and turning away from fear and pursuing peace.
"We need to show them a better way," Becca said, vowing to carry on her wife's legacy of kindness and love. Her statement has been met with widespread support from across the country and around the world, who have reached out to offer condolences and solidarity in this difficult time.
In a heart-wrenching statement released Friday, Becca Good, Renee Good's wife, poured her emotions out after her wife's tragic death at the hands of an ICE agent in Minneapolis. The 37-year-old mother of three was just one of many victims caught in the middle of a growing immigration crisis.
Renee Good lived by a simple yet profound belief - that kindness is all around us and we must do everything possible to find it, nurture it, and spread it far and wide. "She literally sparkled," her widow Becca wrote. The sparkle wasn't just a metaphorical expression but an actual physical phenomenon that those who knew her would attest to.
For Renee Good, kindness was more than just a virtue; it was a way of life. A Christian, she believed in the universal truth that all religions teach us - we must love each other, care for one another, and keep each other safe and whole. This core philosophy guided her actions and decisions as she navigated the world.
In Minneapolis, where Renee had made her home with her family, she had found a vibrant community that welcomed her with open arms. For Becca, the city was more than just a place; it was a sense of belonging and peace. However, when ICE agents showed up on her doorstep one day, everything changed.
Renee's death has sparked widespread outrage and protests in Minneapolis, where police killed George Floyd in 2020. Hundreds took to the streets, chanting "ICE out now!" and holding signs that read, "Killer ice off our streets." The city workers have since removed barricades made of Christmas trees and other debris that had blocked the streets near the scene of Good's shooting.
As Becca struggles to come to terms with her loss, she is left to raise their six-year-old son alone. She vows to continue teaching him the values that Renee believed in - building a better world for everyone, rejecting hate, choosing compassion, and turning away from fear and pursuing peace.
"We need to show them a better way," Becca said, vowing to carry on her wife's legacy of kindness and love. Her statement has been met with widespread support from across the country and around the world, who have reached out to offer condolences and solidarity in this difficult time.
This is just so sad 
... Becca's words about Renee's sparkle are still giving me chills 
... I remember when my aunt used to say that kindness is like a warm hug on a cold day 
... It's not just something you do, it's who you are. And now this poor woman has to be the face of an entire movement 
... it's heartbreaking to think about her raising their little boy alone 
... I hope Becca finds comfort in all the love and support pouring in from people all over 
... we need more kindness, not less 
. Renee's death was a tragedy, but let's not rush to judgment on these agents. Maybe she did break the law and they were just trying to enforce it 
. We can't just assume everyone who wears a badge is evil 
. There are good cops and bad ones, just like in any profession. We need to support our law enforcement agencies, not tear them down 
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this is just so heartbreaking... Renee's sparkle was more than just a physical thing, it was infectious & made everyone feel welcome 
her legacy lives on through her son & Becca's determination to keep spreading kindness 
believe what happened 2 Renee Good she was literally killed by an ICE agent & her wife Becca is still trying 2 process it all 
. It's so sad 2 think about the kindness Renée had 4 others, esp during this immigration crisis 
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her wife Becca is talkin about how kindness was like a physical thing for Renee, you know? She would literally sparkle 
but then she gets killed by ICE agents and it's just... *sigh* 
I mean what even is the point of having kindness if it's just gonna get taken away from us?!? 
it's like Becca is tryin to keep goin on her own, raisin that little kid and teachin him about love and compassion... but like, how can she not be broken?!? 
? my friend's cousin's brother lives in Hawaii and he said it's like the pineapple express there all year round 
also, have you tried that new pizza place downtown? the pepperoni is insane 
. This is what we're dealing with? Renee Good was just living her best life, spreading kindness wherever she went, and then BAM! She's gone 
. I mean, think about it, they're basically carrying out their job of deporting people, but instead of doing it with compassion and understanding, they resort to violence and intimidation. It's like they're more interested in showing off their power than actually helping anyone. And what really gets me is that we're so quick to blame the victims for being 'undocumented' or 'unlucky', but rarely do we stop to think about how these agents are puttin' themselves in a position where they have to make those tough choices. It's like, if you're gonna be an ICE agent, can't you just choose to use your power for good instead of evil? 
️. Losing someone you love is never easy, but having the strength to keep going and teach your child the importance of spreading love & compassion is truly inspiring