The community gathered on November 23, 2019, to say goodbye to Micah “Dew” Tennant, the 10-year-old boy fatally wounded during a high school playoff football game in Pleasantville, New Jersey. The shooting, which occurred in the stands on November 15, shocked families and prompted widespread mourning throughout the region.

Micah had been watching the game between Pleasantville and Camden when gunfire broke out. He was struck in the neck and hospitalized for several days before succumbing to his injuries. News of his passing came just hours before the rescheduled game resumed at a neutral site, drawing national attention.

Family, friends, and residents packed New Shiloh Baptist Church in Atlantic City for the funeral service, which featured emotional tributes and calls for peace. Community leaders stressed the importance of addressing youth violence and supporting affected families.

In the months following the tragedy, Micah’s memory became a symbol of unity and reform. On his birthday in September 2020, a park in Atlantic City was renamed in his honor. The space, now called Micah “Dew” Tennant Park, stands as a tribute to the young boy whose life was cut short but whose story continues to move hearts across South Jersey.