
09/17/2022
It is with deepest sorrow, but hope in the Resurrection of Christ, that we share with you the passing of our brother, Sergeant (ret.) Michael C. Hayes, 51, of North Fayette Township (Oakdale), PA. Surviving are his high school sweetheart and wife of 26 years Jennifer (Bell) Hayes, and his beloved children Courtney and Michael.
After graduating from West Allegheny High School in 1990, Sergeant Hayes attended the Allegheny County Police Academy. He worked for several local departments in Beaver County, including Raccoon, Independence, and Hanover Townships, and Midland and Monaca Boroughs. He was a huge asset to the communities he served and he made an immediate impact.
Sergeant Hayes ultimately settled into a dream job in his hometown of North Fayette Township, when he was hired as a patrolman in January of 1996. Over the course of the next 25 years, Sergeant Hayes was promoted twice, received numerous commendations, and served as the departmental fi****ms instructor for many years. More than any other accolade, Sergeant Hayes was most proud of the impact he had on students in the West Allegheny School District, as he served in the role of School Resource Officer for several years before retirement. Through his hard work and dedication, Sergeant Hayes molded the lives of countless students in the district. Based on his accomplishments and tireless involvement, Sergeant Hayes was elected the President of the Pennsylvania Association of School Resource Officers.
Sergeant Hayes will be sorely missed by all those that knew him, but we will hold dear the time and experiences we had together. The North Fayette Police Department commends Sergeant Hayes on a life well lived and a career to be modeled. May his memory be eternal.