My name is Destiney Ferrell, and I am the grieving sister of Michael Jordan Brisyn Gunn. My little brother was only 6 months old when his life was taken. He was smothered in his sleep—an innocent baby whose future was stolen before it ever had the chance to begin. Michael Gunn fell asleep on top of Brisyn, and that decision ended my brother’s life. What happened wasn’t just an accident—it was neglect. It was carelessness. And it was entirely preventable.

Brisyn was more than just my baby brother. He was full of life, light, and laughter, even in the short time he was here. He had a smile that could change the mood in any room, and a spirit that deserved the chance to grow up. But instead of getting to see him play, take his first steps, say his first words, or grow into the beautiful person I know he would’ve become, I’m left visiting an empty grave. Not only did Michael Gunn fail to protect my brother in life—he hasn’t even cared enough to honor him in death. Brisyn still has no headstone, no proper resting place, because Michael Gunn couldn’t care less. Not then. Not now.

I have to stand over a patch of grass when I should be holding my brother’s hand. I live every day with the pain of knowing I’ll never hear his laugh, never watch him grow. Michael Gunn’s actions didn’t just take Brisyn from us—they destroyed the future we should’ve had together.

This petition isn’t about revenge. It’s about justice. It’s about accountability. Michael Gunn must be held responsible for what happened. You don’t get to make a mistake that costs a child—an infant—their life and walk away without consequence. My family deserves answers. My brother deserves justice. And other children deserve protection.

I will never stop grieving the loss of my baby brother. But I will also never stop speaking his name, telling his story, and fighting so that no other family has to experience this kind of pain. This is about Brisyn, and it’s about every child whose voice has been silenced by the carelessness or abuse of adults who were supposed to protect them.

Please stand with me in demanding justice. Help me hold Michael Gunn accountable for the life he took and the damage he caused.