Overview

• David Breaux dedicated his life to spreading compassion and listening to others in his California community. He documented the results in a book after asking people to define compassion.
• Breaux had a difficult childhood but found purpose promoting compassion and nonviolence.
• Though homeless, Breaux was a trusted member of his Davis community and advocated for resolving conflicts through mediation.
• Breaux was found stabbed to death in April 2021; another fatal stabbing occurred shortly after, frightening the town.
• A suspect was charged with two counts of murder; the community honored the victims with vigils, fundraisers, and scholarships.