So, as the community crystallizes the tough, tough lessons of this small child's death, the level social activism has been unusually high.
Yesterday, before anyone knew that he would be taken to the Magistrate's Court, a group of grassroots activists teamed up with the family members of infant's biological father for an earlier protest.
Here's what a few of the public speakers had to say on Baby Alyssa's behalf:
Moses Sulph
"I want to thank you all this morning and ask God to give... to defending Alyssa. Alyssa is gone, but let's not let her memories fade. Your child today, could be mine tomorrow. Don't wait until it's your turn. All those onlookers who are on the side watching us march, get off your feet and join in, because today its Alyssa, but tomorrow it just maybe your child."
Protestor
"We want justice. We need justice. My little cousin will not just bury her daughter, this whole country everybody has to get involved."
Voice of: Terrance Nunez, Father
"Someone who is not even in my position right now, or who didn't even put towards to raise my kid, to do something so brutal and so severe..."
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