She was "literal sunshine": A tribute to Haley Anderson | Forensic Files

[Music] she always loved to hear me play guitar whenever she was over in my house
I'd always play for her so I think was the least that I could do for her and I know she would love if I made a song for
her like the literal sunshine she was awesome she was happy all the time and always
there for you [Music] she always held like the best out of every situation it didn't matter if you
were just kicking rocks or at a party like she always want to have fun [Music] she didn't care where you came from what
you look like she just loved everybody and also wanted to be loved [Music] Haley was a unique individual remarkable
in her own way but she was a bundle of love she had a lot to give she had a zest for life
[Music] she was just always so fun and giggling laughing I'll always love her she taught me and I
had to be a kid again and she taught me you know not to be scared of your past [Music]
she was bubbly friendly she could talk to you about anything with about anything with you and she just always
knew how to put a smile on somebody's face I wanted to remember for all of those wonderful things as she was
[Music]

Haley Anderson would often ask Jesse Bua to play songs for her on his guitar. After the 2018 murder of the Binghamton University nursing student, Bua wrote the song, "Haley’s Comet," in her honor. Listen as those closest to Haley share what made her so special.

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Brief Summary

This episode honors Haley's joyful spirit and lasting impact on friends and family.

Key points

Always Happy. Haley's infectious happiness made her a joy to be around.
A Bundle of Love. Haley was a unique individual with a zest for life and love for everyone.

Episode highlights

Episode quotes

She was like the literal sunshine she was.

Describing her vibrant personality.

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