As the Habersham community comes to grips with the tragic loss of three of its own, one local organization is moving forward on hope and a prayer. The Easton Foundation will host a community-wide prayer vigil on Saturday, March 7, at the Habersham County Courthouse beginning at 5pm. Organizers invite the public to come together and pray for “healing, unity and restoration” in our community.
The Easton Foundation was started two years ago in memory of the son of one of the shooting victims. 45-year old Steve Singleton was killed along with his friend Kathy Smith and her ex-husband Anthony Giaquinta at Smith’s home in the Winding Stair subdivision west of Clarkesville. Authorities say it appears the shooting stemmed from a long-simmering domestic dispute.
A living legacy
Steve Singleton’s son, Easton Singleton, was a junior at Habersham Central High School when he was killed in an automobile accident in 2012. The Easton Foundation was established in his memory. Monday night the foundation board met and issued this statement:
“It is with heavy hearts that The Easton Foundation would like to express our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of those involved in the tragic events that occurred Sunday evening. The Easton Foundation would also like to send out a special thanks to our Sheriff’s Department and all those who work hard to keep our community safe.
Steve Singleton was a strong supporter and great friend to the The Easton Foundation. The Foundation was started in memory of Steve Singleton and Sonya Hix’s son, Easton Singleton, after his passing on April 25, 2012. Steve was a wonderful asset to the community and a friend to anyone he met. He, along with the other lives that were taken too soon, will be greatly missed. The Easton Foundation will continue to reach and empower teens like Steve would have wanted.”
Board member Pamela Fain says the foundation will continue with its mission of providing scholarships, mentoring and other types of assistance to teens and their families.
For more information about The Easton Foundation contact the foundation directly at [email protected] or (706) 778-2491.
Mail donations to:
The Easton Foundation
P.O Box 127
Alto, GA 30510
