My name is Rylee Greenwood and I am writing to appeal to the sense of dignity and respect that we all hold dear. On January 6th 2026, my father, Paul Greenwood, was tragically shot and killed in Longs, South Carolina, following a minor car accident altercation. This disastrous event was recorded and disseminated across various social media platforms as well as news outlets, subjecting our family to relive the horror repeatedly.

The perpetual replay of my father's final moments has taken a severe toll on our mental health, exacerbating the immense grief we endure daily. Seeing the video circulated compromises not only our healing process but also sets a distressing precedent for others who might face similar circumstances. It is in these grief-stricken moments that we deserve compassion and respect from the platforms that hold a significant part of public memory.

This petition is not just about our family; it's about ensuring that the tragedy of a loved one's last moments remains private, out of respect and dignity. We are urging social media platforms and news outlets to prioritize the removal of graphic footage that invades the sanctity of these private moments. No family should endure the compounded anguish of watching their loved one's final moments broadcasted to the world.

There's a line between public information and the privacy owed to grieving families. Let's invoke a policy change that protects people in their most vulnerable moments. I am calling on you to stand with me and assure no other family has to experience this avoidable pain.

Please sign this petition and help us urge social media platforms and news agencies to honor the dignity and privacy of grieving families by removing such sensitive content.