Hayley Elizabeth Petit

The following stories and essays were lovingly written to share with others Hayley’s very special strengths and characteristics – quiet, determined, fun, gracious and a voracious reader among others.

Hayley. There are people, a few, who make one believe that the world is good, because they have such strength and integrity and beauty of spirit. More…

Contributions to Hayley’s Essence. “The existence precedes essence ” (Sartre) and” the essential is invisible ” (St-Exupery). More…

Hayley. Hayley was a beautiful person all the way around. She was always willing to do anything for others because she cared about everyone around her. More…

Hayley. Intelligent   Intriguing    Inspiring More…

Hayley. Hayley Petit, like the luminary she designed in a pottery class at Miss Porter’s, was an unassuming but powerful human being whose leadership illuminated the world around her from the bright, gentle, but persistent, light that shone from within. More…

A Word about Hayley… I think I always felt a connection to Hayley because she was in the same grade as one of my sons. More…

Hayley. I had known Hayley before she was born.  I met her when her parents came to my childbirth education class.  I subsequently became good friends with the family. More…

Hayley. Hi, Bill, I just wanted you to know that Hayley has been in my thoughts all day. More…

Hayley. I met Hayley during my freshman year at boarding school. More…

Jagged Edges. They sting like tiny needles… More…

In honor of the Hayley’s Cup Regatta. More…