Craig Douglas Hayden, 72, was killed while attending services at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan. The attack unfolded when 40-year-old Thomas Jake Sanford rammed a pickup into the church, then opened fire and set the building afire. Hayden was reportedly wounded while coming to the aid of another injured congregant and did not survive.

The rampage left three other people dead and eight more injured, with victims ranging in age from 6 to 78. The shooter was killed by law enforcement in a subsequent exchange of gunfire. Investigators later determined the attacker held grudges against the Mormon faith.

Hayden had been married to his wife, Carol, for more than 50 years and is survived by four children and ten grandchildren. He is remembered for quiet courage and kindness shown even in his final moments. Does anyone have recollections of Craig’s life at the church or information that could help document his role in the community?