A True Story About Drunk Driving

A True Story About Drunk Driving

Up to date on August 26, 2011
Donald Nolan Nov 25,1927 Died Mar 14,2006
Dedication
Now that I have your consideration please take the time to read.
This can be a true story and I hope that I can shed some gentle on drinking and driving as it might happen to anybody. If one individual just takes the time to learn it and embrace it , it might bring about life altering events. Take into accout I am not saying that you just can't drink, I am asking that you don't drive as this event that happened to our family has changed it ceaselessly. We can't flip again the fingers of time we can only move forward and tell others about it. Should you to have a story share it on the feedback in order that others know what you have got experienced. You probably have not experienced this embrace it and I do pray that this will never occur to you.
copyright 2007
In Memoriam
On February 16,2005 2 days after Valentine's day my dad and mom each senior citizens were on there solution to work. My mom who was the motive force and my father who was the passenger left at the same time each evening. On this explicit night an impaired driver , rushing down the freeway at 95mph slammed into the back of there 2002 Grand Cherokee , careening them right into a wall and there car spun out of control and again hit the wall however not before hitting one other vehicle and road signs as they had been doing restore on the freeway. As a result of extreme influence the automobile ,was totaled and my father who's seat split in half and had been thrown from the passenger seat to the center of the car was left with broken vertebrae in his again and double aneurisms each round his coronary heart and in his stomach. Right here was an energetic man who's life was reduce brief as a consequence of another person getting behind the wheel and driving. For sure my father previous away 1 12 months and 1 month later due to the aneurisms bursting around his heart and my mother found him in there kitchen his head laying on a crossword puzzle e-book ,gone. This tragedy may have been prevented if that man from New Mexico did not get behind the wheel and drive. I met him on the road that night as I pulled up behind the accident , I remember is face and the smell of alcohol profusely on his breathe. He couldn't stroll,he couldn't function. Am I angry? I am saddened by the circumstance what if that was his family member? Am I forgiving? The only factor I can hope is that he stop drinking and driving as I do not need him to hurt any others on the road nor himself. Did he get time?The reply to that question is not any he didn't! As he resides in New Mexico so legal guidelines vary from state to state. He has taken from us many joyful reminiscences due to acting irresponsibly behind the wheel of a car.
My objective is to get the phrase out to as many as I probably can so that they or someone they love may not change into a statistic.
Suggestion
1. Know your limit. If you do not know experiment at home whereas someone observes you.
2. Consuming during drinking alcohol absorbs much more slowly.
3. Accept a drink solely if you want one , not as a result of another person is telling you to have one, don't be pressured by a friend bear in mind you might be in control.
four. Do not combine alcohol and prescriptions those two are a lethal mixture.
5. Do not let your self or others drive intoxicated. Name a cab, take the keys, have them journey with somebody who is sober however by no means ever allow them to drive.
Final Phrase
Don't be a statistic or have somebody develop into a statisitc please make responsible decisions earlier than getting behind the wheel.

GreatGoji 8 years in the past
Ouch, that really is miserable particularly for a reality that you had to lose somebody particular as a result of circumstances that has been brought on by someone else's irresponsibility. It is why I all the time recommendation my shut pal not to drive if he is drunk or to not drink if he is going to drive somebody dwelling.
AEvans eight years ago from SomeWhere Out There
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It's however we are able to solely be taught from it, I want that I might contact the gentleman and let him know what happened as I'm in Arizona and he is in New Mexico possibly then he would not drink and drive. I've forgiven him however would identical to others to know that while you lose a liked one and there life is lower short it is painful to everyone. The officers on the scene have been surpirse that the automobile did not explode as they said it was common for it to presumably occur due to the influence of the opposite vehicle. I am simply blessed to nonetheless have our mom.
Storytellersrus 8 years ago from Stepping past clutter
I'm sorry in your loss. I guess Dads die for lots of reasons and it's by no means straightforward. Your Dad did get to dwell a fairly lengthy life. Maybe the blessing is he didn't should get into all those troublesome getting old problems like alzheimers and normal debilitation. I'm in a place where I am watching my mother and my father in regulation wrestle with reminiscence and with oxygen tanks. They are really struggling with mortality. I believe in a way it was simpler to lose my father while he was vibrant at 60. Thanks for the Hub. Again, there are technical issues, like spelling and punctuation, but the message is evident.
AEvans eight years in the past from SomeWhere Out There
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Thanks for the critiquing once more as I must slow down and look before posting I respect your advise , steering and enter. You are completely great !!! As for my father I still miss him and all the time will, I hope that possibly I can get the message across and save maybe one person from harming themselves or another person.
Jeremy_Sandy eight years ago from Des Moines, IA
Some folks choose to live their lives in a careless and reckless manner, and sadly it all too usually impacts us all. We are able to live our lives to the fullest, helping others in all of the ways we can, and know that when our time has come, we have done all we will.
We regularly feel cheated if we're taken from this life because of others irresponsible and inconsiderate actions, when actually is those who are left behind that are truly cheated. And we will only hope and pray that those responsible have recognized their faults and are actively pursuing a greater lifestyle.
AEvans eight years ago from SomeWhere Out There
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Jeremy, I could not agree more and what some could know and somemay not is that it hurts everyday , nonetheless we've got to maintain on going with our lives. I am sincerely joyful that others are taking the time to learn it and I hope that it is an eye opener.:)
Benson Yeung eight years in the past from Hong Kong
thanks for sharing your expertise and your thoughts. I'm additionally keen to write down about drinking and specifically drink-driving. The world has to vary for the higher.
AEvans 8 years ago from SomeWhere Out There
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Benson. I hope it does and all we can do is get the phrase out. I consider my father could be proud figuring out that I'm diligently engaged on having others acknowledge the reality.:)
Gods Baby eight years ago from New Orleans, La
Very well accomplished. I hope I can get that good some day. I write a clear and sober weblog and that is good work. thanks for sharing this.
AEvans 8 years in the past from SomeWhere Out There
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God's Child, I thank you and the inspiration on this article came from the lack of my father. I miss him with all of my heart as I'd talk to him faithfully on a regular basis, and stop by and have coffe usually. I spoke with him the day, before he previous away and will not ever neglect our conversation. He is in my coronary heart and forever can be, and if I might flip the clock again, I feel I might have stated extra. What comes from his passing, is sharing in order that others will understand that it isn't that they need to by no means be able to drink as I can't condemn that, it's just that they must discover ways to management it , and never let it control them and I ask that they don't get behind the wheel and drive. You're already on your option to writing good articles, hold them coming. :)
Lgali 7 years ago
TravelMonkey 7 years ago from United Kingdom
I really feel for you AEvans, I really do. Shedding somebody to this form of factor have to be heartbreaking, I have no idea if I've the capability to fogive somebody who dedicated one thing like this to me.
AEvans 7 years ago from SomeWhere Out There
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TravelMonkey: That is the coronary heart I have , I miss him with all of my coronary heart but I can not flip back the clock unfortunately , the one factor I can do is share my story and hopefully I will be able to save somebody on the market from the identical ache now we have been by means of.:(
MissJamieD 7 years ago from Minnes-ta
Such a tragic story, AE. I am sorry to listen to about this. As I've mentioned up to now, I am not against ingesting, but alcohol kills over a hundred,000 folks a year. Marijuana has NEVER killed a person, EVER! But they will not legalize it...bizarre. I do not advocate that people run round out of their minds on a regular basis either, I just do not understand the logic of alcohol being okay, outdoors of someone's residence. For my part, bars ought to be illegal. However then folks couldn't have a number of drinks at their buddies house either, with out having to drive residence. It's a troublesome state of affairs, that is for sure. Again, I'm sorry to listen to about your state of affairs. Thanks for sharing:)
AEvans 7 years ago from SomeWhere Out There
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MissJamie: I understand your ideas tremendously , I'm not for marijuana both however has been proven to be less harmful then alcohol. I miss him very, very much and I will not forget the last cellphone name the day earlier than he died, I think about it generally and it hurts my coronary heart. We are able to solely proceed to move on as he was a wonderful human being, and is dearly missed. :(
jjrubio 7 years ago
I'm sorry to your loss. Not that this may deliver your loving father again but have you ever thought of submitting a wrongful demise lawsuit towards the driver with the declare that the dying of your dad was a results of the injury that was caused by the accident....It doesn't convey him again but you would possibly get some feeling of justice from it.
Once more...I'm sorry on your loss.
AEvans 7 years in the past from SomeWhere Out There
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I've by no means considered that, may we even after all of these years? He should have been prosecuted, wouldn't they should exhume his physique?
jjrubio 7 years ago
no...if the medical records from the Medical doctors conclude his well being problems were prompted from the injuries and the reason for death coincide with that...I do not think that there could be must exhume the physique. The man that precipitated the accident continues to be alive right? Also, you might want to test your states statute of limitations since it is a civil suit. I'd consult with a lawyer who focuses on wrongful loss of life suits.
AEvans 7 years ago from SomeWhere Out There
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JJ, Thanks so much I'll have mother look into this as we speak..:) You might be so sensible, you should grow to be an Lawyer.:)
jjrubio 7 years ago
I would like to be one too. I've had alot of individuals tell me that every one my life. I feel perhaps at some point I will go back to school...that's why I went to highschool to be a Authorized Secretary as a result of I really like legal stuff. I would love to be a lawyer and go within the courtroom and plead my instances....thrilling!!
AEvans 7 years in the past from SomeWhere Out There
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classy1 7 years in the past
it is extremely sa hear about this. i'm truly sorry. that man shoul have never gotten of that easily. what have he learned? nothing other than it is possile to get away with HOMICIDE.i know that there's some sort of means you can get this man irrespective of the place it has occur. i'm touched by this story so i decided to jot down about this story for my legal justice class. i will ask my teacher about this case and see what he say, and i'll you should definitely let you already know.
AEvans 7 years in the past from SomeWhere Out There
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Classy1,
Thank you and you're welcome to share my retailer in class and hyperlink it if you want. I miss the person I called Dad and the man walked away free , I don't perceive I prison justice system, I just hope that he doesn't do it to another person.
JamaGenee 7 years in the past from Central Oklahoma
I am soooo sorry you misplaced your expensive father this fashion, but I am with jj - a wrongful demise go well with is the one solution to get across to that man the long-term consquences of his actions. As yet, no one has come up with a device to maintain drunks from driving, and probably by no means will. Nor has the legal system. One thing about having a automobile in the equation makes killing or completely injuring occupants of another while driving drunk makes it much less of a "crime" than, say, taking pictures those same people or beating them. The mindset being there is not any premeditation. To my pondering, getting behind the wheel intoxicated is "premeditation".
btw, speaking on a cellphone whereas driving is simply as bad as driving drunk. Even "fingers free", one's focus is on the dialog, not on the road or what other drivers are doing.
AEvans 7 years in the past from SomeWhere Out There
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Jama, Thanks you a lot on your thoughts and we are working on the wrongful dying swimsuit, however we are trying to find out the statue of limitations. I also believe when somebody gets behind the wheel it's premeditated. I miss him and even when I speak about it , it still brings tears to my eyes.
Folks ought to as well concentrate once they use cell phones as that is also a severe explanation for accidents and fatalites. Thanks for commenting. :)
scottaye73 7 years ago from Michigan, USA
Thanks for sharing this story, this hub is touching and I am glad that you just wrote about this. Have an amazing day Julianne! ~ Scott
AEvans 7 years ago from SomeWhere Out There
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scott: Thanks for studying it , when somebody comments on it and appreciates it, I additionally heal and know I get the word throughout. :)
Montana Farm Girl 7 years in the past from Northwestern Montana
My heart goes out to you!! I just completed a hub about my father as properly...he too was killed by a drunk driver, so I know all too well the ache and vacancy you are feeling. Thank you for sharing your story.
AEvans 7 years in the past from SomeWhere Out There
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Montana: It's a unhappy factor and I was so indignant firstly I could have harmed someone, however all apart I can solely hope that some will heed the warning as it actually does not really feel good to lose a family member to someone thinking they may drive. My coronary heart goes out to you, as I also perceive your heartbreak and ache. :(
Lgali 7 years in the past
prasetio30 7 years ago from malang-indonesia
it is a lesson for us to keep away from ingesting while driving.nice hub story.thanks for share
Mighty Mother 7 years in the past from Where Left is Right, CA
There are not any phrases to express my compassion and sorrow over the lack of your dear father. This type of tragedy occurs all too often.
The unhappy reality about ingesting is that it impairs judgment. Even otherwise responsible people take risks thinking they are not as impaired as all that and might make it residence. But I hear so usually of individuals, now sober, who talk about driving in blackouts. Universally, they say this: I am unable to believe I used to do this, however I did. I might have killed myself or others. They are horrified, but on the time nothing may have kept them from driving that method.
I'm glad you confer with MADD in your hub. They do a fantastic job. I personally feel that every one autos ought to have an ignition switch that disables the car if the driver is over the authorized BAL limit. That removes the issue of human error as soon as and for all. Is it punitive to accountable drivers? No. I do not suppose so. I do believe the slight inconvenience will likely be worth it to save lots of lives.
Lisa HW 7 years ago from Massachusetts
AE, sorry to learn your story; but I think it's all the time good to attempt to tell these stories. There's at all times an opportunity at least one potential drunken, prison, driver might imagine twice because of it. Nonetheless, bother is these idiots do not suppose anything dangerous will occur, and then they're shocked when it does. Sorry, too, to know you misplaced your father so recently.
I set up a blog just for the purpose of attempting to ship the same message, as a result of I used to be in a automotive hit head-on by a drunk, dashing, driver going 70 on the unsuitable side of the highway. My 20-12 months-previous good friend was killed. The 27-yr-outdated lady who hit us was fined $20 and lost her license for one (one!!!) yr. If there's someone "up there" who could forgive this legal at some point it is not my enterprise. Even after many years I don't, and by no means will, forgive her. No one has a right to get in a automotive after ingesting and risk killing innocent people. Saying they're sorry and did not imply it would not cut once somebody is useless. Of course, if loads of them are just like the girl who hit us, they simply say, "It was accident" and won't even feel remorse.
AEvans 7 years ago from SomeWhere Out There
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Lgali: I am glad that you just read it and appreciated it.
prasetio30: I sincerely hope that others do be taught from it, I realize I cannot save everyone but if there are just a few out there I can then I will.
MM: Your energy about sharing what you did and what could have occurred is highly effective, I consider we have now all did one thing and none of us are good. It nonetheless seems like yesterday that we lost him and coming again to this hub reminds me of who he was. I do know if he is wanting from up above that he is completely satisfied that I shared his story. I miss him dearly nonetheless I have gotten stronger since his demise. Holidays are the hardest part but we still have mother for which we're blessed and greatful for. :)
LisaHW: Firstly I'm thankful that you're here, to speak about it and it saddens me to suppose you misplaced a friend over a drunk driver. It is rather painful, and here is a lesson it is best to forgive the lady that killed your pal as she is battling her own demons and has to stay the rest of her life with knowing that she killed someone, all over a drink. The regulation was fallacious for under giving her a positive of $20.00 as life is priceless and that as well proper now makes me offended as it was the legislation who failed and continues to fail many of us, it is the Alcohol and Tobacco who allows it to nonetheless movement. Heal yourself Lisa and forgive her we can't bring them back but we are able to actually struggle for there rights. :)
Lisa HW 7 years ago from Massachusetts
AE, I've been healed for a superb very long time now. With the lack of your father being so recent, I know it is going to take time for you. Additionally, I do not examine the lack of a girlfriend, in any means, to dropping your father by the identical cause. It is simply very, very, completely different, I lost my own father by way of pure causes, and I know how a lot "worse" it was to get previous. You've got the added "complication" of dropping your father when it did not should occur.
I know that many individuals who've been victimized, or who have had someone shut victimized, by a drunk/rushing driver discover peace in forgiveness. I don't question their considering if it really works for them. I do know, too, somebody can't be all the time excited about the grudge he holds (each hour of day by day) for the remainder of his life. That is not wholesome. It has been so lengthy for me now that I go from one week or month to another with out ever desirous about the one who hit us, so I'm not harboring some "high-blood-strain situation" over it.
My thing is I now have grown youngsters who are older than my girlfriend was. I now know absolutely the horror my buddy's mom/household will need to have gone by means of. Now that I'm the place I'm in life I nearly see it as a far worse "crime" than I did again then. This girl who hit us didn't have a "consuming downside". She was out at a lounge, having a superb time. I perceive addictions, and I don't care who drinks - but the minute anyone ever will get into that driver's seat they're taking the chance of robbing someone else of his/her life, as well as robbing his/her family of a life with that particular person. There's just no excuse for being that stupid and cavalier about different individuals's lives. I just assume forgiving should be reserved for individuals who did not basically decide to risk different individuals's lives. If somebody makes a mistake regardless that he tried to do his finest to not, that's forgivable. Driving drunk simply isn't, I don't suppose. To me, there are some issues that the entire society has to decide simply not let individuals off the hook on, and that is one in every of them. I do not mean to "ugly up" your Hub or comments about forgiveness, and I do not "dwell ugly" because an ancient-historical past accident. As I stated, I know that my "chilly, lifeless, lack-of-forgiveness" comes from knowing how a mother feels about her 20-yr old son or daughter or how children feel about their own mother and father.
AEvans 7 years in the past from SomeWhere Out There
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LisaHW: I honestly understand and you did not ugly-up my feedback you have been capable of let it all out and that's what issues. You aren't cold you simply perceive the ache.
RooBee 7 years ago from Here
AE I'm so sorry to hear about your horrible loss. I am amazed at your means to attempt to garner some good from it as what's completed is finished and can't be reversed. I can solely imagine your ache, but your utilizing it to teach others is a priceless gift that you are sharing and I admire you doing so.
Thanks for penning this and once more I am so sorry for the ache that this careless individual brought on your loved ones.
AEvans 7 years in the past from SomeWhere Out There
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RooBee: Whether it is one factor I have learned that's to forgive anyone that has brought on you pain. Alcoholism is a illness and many suffer from the affliction. All of us have our own addictions nonetheless if I can permit others to read it, perceive and learn one thing from it, it certainly brings closer for me. Thanks to your ideas. :)
crazybeanrider 7 years ago from Washington MI
Thanks for sharing your story. People can never hear it enough. I am sorry for your loss. I know the ache of shedding someone to a drunk driver. It has occurred twice to me. The first time me and my best friend have been walking on the sidewalk in entrance of a school no much less, when the drunk driver in phrases thought he was on the road plowed into us.
Killing my good friend. I survived with injuries. The driver walked scott free. It was all pleaded out. It's sad they do not take driving drunk critical. They've campaigns and teams, but the laws simply aren't sufficient. Particularly if you happen to kill somebody.
AEvans 7 years in the past from SomeWhere Out There
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crazybeanrider: Thanks and additionally it is sad that you needed to additionally experience such a loss that's horrible! The driver ought to have been imprisoned however God knows there destiny and they must dwell with that for the remainder of there lives, if they have a conscious I am sure they'll do something about it. The laws needs to be tightened up as a result of taking someone's life destroys a family perpetually. :(
ftgfmom 7 years in the past
I am sorry for your loss. I know that your Dad could be so happy with you for what you are doing.
AEvans 7 years ago from SomeWhere Out There
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ftgmom: Thanks and I know he is looking down and is honored it nonetheless hurts deep within in my soul but hopefully I am saving someone's life. :)
Chanel 7 years in the past
That is so sadd, i might be so mad as properly that particular person hadd no sence hopefully individuals get up noww and see that its mistaken INGESTING AND DRIVING IS WORNG!!!
AEvans 7 years in the past from SomeWhere Out There
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Chanel: You are right it actually is unsuitable until it occurs to them they won't perceive. But if one particular person decides after reading this that they may select not to get behind the wheel then I've accomplished what I used to be set out to do and that's save a life or lives. :)
paula overstreet 6 years in the past
I AM A MOM OF TWO SONS THAT DIED DUE TO ALCOHOL RELATED WRECKS. ONE WAS 22 AND ONE JUST TURNED 16 YEARS OLD. THESE BOYS WERE GREAT TWO BEST SONS IN THE WHOLE WRECKS WERE 1 YR AND EIGHT MONTHS FIRST BORN LITTLE ONE DIED FIRST OCT 2ND 2004 HE WRECKED OCT.6TH HE HANDED, WE BURIED HIM ONE MONTH AFTER HIS 22ND BIRTHDAY ON OCT NINTH 2004... I HEARD MY LITTLE ONE HAD BEEN DRINKING SOME, HE CAME ROUND A CURVE TRAVELING TO FAST AND MISPLACED CONTROL OF HIS Z-seventy one PICKUP TRUCK FLIPPED THRICE BEFORE LANDING TOWARDS AN ENORMOUS TREE. MY SON WAS EJECTED FROM THE SUFFERED A BRAIN INJURY, HE LOST HIS RIGHT EYE. MY SON SUFFERED THREE STROKES EARLIER THAN PASSING ON OCT 6TH 2004. THIS WAS SO DEVASTEING FOR OUR FAMILY.JEREMY OVERSTREET WAS MY SONS HAVE BEEN FROM GROVE HILL, ALABAMA. MY SECOND SON WAS RIDEING AROUND WITH A FRIEND, HE WAS ADDITIONALLY THE VERY BEST GOOD FRIEND TO MY FIRST SON JEREMY. ALAN HAD JUST TURNED sixteen IN MARCH. JAKE WAS THE MOTIVE FORCE AND HE WAS DRUNK, ADDITIONALLY HEARD OTHER SUBSTANCES. MY SON WAS SOBER, JAKE THE DRIVING FORCE WAS ALSO GOING TO FAST, GOT HERE ROUND A SHARP CURVE LOSEING MANAGEMENT ON UNFASTENED GRAVEL AT A EXCESSIVE CHARGE OF CAR FLIPPED A NUMBER OF INSTANCES, MY SON WAS EJECTED FROM THE CAR AND IT LANDED PARTIALLY ON HIS BODY CAUSING BLUNT FORCE TRAUMA, HE DIED SHORTLY AFTER GETTING TO HOSPITAL. PLEASE READ AND SEE THE FACTORS IM MAKING AN ATTEMPT TO MAKE ABOUT DRINKING AND DRIVING. IT KILLS. ITS NOT VALUE IT. SAVE A LIFE-DONT TAKE A LIFE....EVERYBODY HAS A ALTERNATIVE, PLEASE SUPPOSE BEFORE YOU DRINK.PLEASE DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE....PLEASE PUBLISH THIS ON EVERY SITE AVAILABLE FOR MY BOYS TO BE REMEMBERED, IN HONOR OF THEM, PLEASE GO THE COMMENT ROUND TO HELP OTHERS. IF I MIGHT SAVE ONLY ONE LIFE,I MIGHT KNOW MY SONS DEMISE HAS HELPED SOMEBODY UNDERSTAND THE CONSEQUENCES OF CONSUMING AND DRIVING... THANKS A LOT. GOD BLESS THIS MESSAGE TO ACHIEVE THE ONES WANTED TO LEARN. THANKS, PAULA OVERSTREET
PAULA OVERSTREET 6 years ago
IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY TWO TREASURED SONS JEREMY OVERSTREET-NICKNAME GOMU- AND NATHAN ALAN OVERSTREET NICKNAME ALLEY-CAT AND LITTLE GOMU.. PLEASE HEED ALL WARNINGS OF INGESTING AND DRIVING. ITS THE VACATIONS AND SO MANY PARTYS ARE OCCURRING AND THE NEW YEARS EVE PARTYS ARE ON THERE METHOD SOON. PLEASE DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE. SAVE A LIFE DON'T TAKE A LIFE. LIFE IS TO TREASURED TO DANGER. EVERYBODY MAKES MISTAKES,HOWEVER SOMETIMES THE MISTAKES YOU MAKE COULD PRICE YOU YOUR LIFE OR YOUR FRIENDS LIFE OR EVEN A RELATIONS LIFE. MIXING ALCOHOL AND DRIVING IS A SELECTION YOU MAKE,SO DO NOT DO IT. YOU WILL HAVE A CHOICE,SO DON'T MAKE THE WRONGE ONE, IT MAY COST YOU TIME IN JAIL, YOU'LL NEVER HAVE THE ABILITY TO GET OVER THE DYING OF SOMEBODY THAT YOU RECOGNIZE YOU KILLED BECAUSE YOU CHOOSE TO DRINK AND DRIVE.PLEASE DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE. BEAR IN MIND MY TWO SONS, THINK OFYOUNG THEY WERE, THINK OF ALL THE FAMILY THAT MISSES THEM, CONSIDER ALL THE FRIENDS THAT CANT APPEAR TO GO ON WITH OUT THEM. PLEASE REMEMBER TO HELP EACH OTHER, ASSOCIATES DON'T LET MATES DRIVE DRUNK. EVEN ONE OR TWO BEERS CAN GET YOU PLACE IN JAIL FOR KILLING SOMEONE BY INGESTING AND DRIVING. PLEASE PLEASE HEED MY WARNINGS. IM SOLELY TRYING TO ASSIST OTHERS ATTEMPTING TO SAVE AS MANY LIVES AS I CAN. I DO NOT NEED ANY MOTHER TO GO THREW WHAT IVE BEEN THREW. THANKS SO MUCH FOR READING. INGESTING AND DRIVING KILLS,PLEASE DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE......GOD BLESS YOU ALL. HAVE A SECURE AND COMPLETELY HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON. THANKS,PAULA OVERSTREET -LACKING MY TWO SONS JEREMY AND ALAN OVERSTREET OF GROVE HILL, ALABAMA
AEvans 6 years in the past from SomeWhere Out There
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Paula Overstreet: I am so saddended to listen to about your lack of not one son, but two it's got tobe so hard for you however telling your facet of the story consider me this text is not going to be in vain. To date 4323 people have read this and your sons in addition to my father's name will stay on eternally and somebody out there will learn this from each side and notice that getting behind the wheel and driving is simply not price it. My heart goes out to you and your family for the loss and ache you've gotten suffered. Thank you so much for posting your comment and taking the time to learn mine. You might be saving lives this very moment simply by doing what you probably did. God Bless Julianna
Annie4 6 years ago
That is actually a wake up name to read your hub. After all we all know that consuming and driving is flawed, however there are some who likelihood it anyway. I hope they learn this message and in addition Paula Overstreet. I can not imagine the pain and anger you need to really feel. I'm truly sorry to your loss. It is more than anyone should need to endure.
AEvans 6 years in the past from SomeWhere Out There
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Annie4: I have had thousands who have read this hub and I hope that I was in a position to avoid wasting lives through all of it, Paula is in so much pain I couldn't imagine her grief but my thoughts and prayers are along with her and her family. :)
Nichole 6 years in the past
I'm so sorry that this happened. I hate the fact that things like this can occur because of drunk driving.
AEvans 6 years ago from SomeWhere Out There
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Nichole: It happens everyday but if I can change when person then it makes the entire difference. :)
christalluna1124 6 years in the past from Dallas Texas
A,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I can keep in mind as a baby when my father would put us in the automotive and drive after getting totally blasted. We as youngsters we terrified. My father received saved and has not taken a drink for over 15 years. I'm only glad it didn't end in a tragedy like your own. God bless and give you peace.
Warmest regards,
patski 6 years in the past from Singapore
The recent drink driving case in SIngapore concerned a Romanian dilplomat hit and run accident. He knock down three victims causing one dying resulting from his drinking and ontop of that he attempt to escape his crime by making a false police report claming his embassy automobile was stolen. What kind of man is this to resort to such lowly and iresponsible ways. Simply because of his action , he has trigger the household of the victim to lost a husband and spoil the way forward for a family.
The very least he could do to make it up was to be accountable and stand up to admit his fault and never run away and try to cover his crime.
I am simply so appalled at such behaviour , so what even if he is a diplomat , he has to be prosecuted just like everybody else and not have special therapy or priviledge as remember he has taken a man life away and causing severe accidents to 2 different victims.
Just hope the Romanian government can be just and bring him back to Singapore to face trial and to own up to his own visitors crime.
AEvans 6 years in the past from SomeWhere Out There
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christinaalluna1124: I'm glad that he was saved and that every one of you have been and are protected. Typically folks make mistakes, it is once they resolve to alter it and make it higher that's wonderful. Many blessings to you too!
patski: That is horrific and so unhappy that simply goes to point out that he was weak and is aware of what he hs accomplished incorrect. I must observe that story and see what occurs, thank you for sharing it. :)
patski 6 years ago from Singapore
Hi AEvans ,
Yeah is tragic & sad we felt for the victims and just wants to see justice to be executed and a lesson for individuals who drink please don't drive as this error is too serious and also you cant flip again the clock when any individual has been killed.
You'll be able to comply with the story on this link
Joe Andover 6 years ago from North Ridgeville, Ohio
I'm sorry to your loss.
I'm an individual who has been convicted of 2 DUI's.
I by no means meant for it to occur. The illness of alcholism almost took my life.
Right this moment, I'm an alcoholic in restoration.
By the grace of GOD, I didn't damage or kill anybody.
I'll say I was completely in a blackout my final time drunk driving and had no idea what had taken place.
Immediately, I've served jail time, been in therapy, am lively in AA and cannot drive for three years. I want that they had got here down more durable on me the first time.
I hope you can salvage the effective memories your Dad left you.
AEvans 6 years in the past from SomeWhere Out There
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patski: Thank you so much and I'll comply with the link. :)
Joe Andover: All as fallen in need of the Glory and I've forgiven the man who took my father's life. I can nonetheless see my father's face in the Grand Cherokee when I drove up to the accident it is one thing that I will not ever forget. I can still bear in mind the person's face who hit my mother and father, his peak , what he appeared like and the jacket he was sporting, even the truck he drove with New Mexico plates. He is aware of who he's and I hope that he no longer drinks. My father was a very good man and I still remember the last breath he took and I felt it on my cheek as they wheeled him out on the guerney. My teardrops fell on his cheek he was gone. If I can tell folks about it , in some way the therapeutic seems a bit simpler but figuring out I can save a life due to the loss is price extra to me then anything in the World. I've lovely reminiscences and for that I am so grateful for.
I'm also glad that you're sober and may share your story with others.
Joe Andover 6 years ago from North Ridgeville, Ohio
You're a special and sort particular person. Rare is the ability to hope for others who're nonetheless sick.
The braveness you had in sharing your story is inspiring. I pray that it has the influence that you just meant and may God bless and guide you in your each waking second.
AEvans 6 years in the past from SomeWhere Out There
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Joe Andover: I pray that God continues to heal you and that you and that you will go among the teenagers and youthful era sharing your story and the story of others. God has a plan for you and I will pray to your journey. :)
Laura 6 years in the past
I just discovered your web site and I just needed to let you realize that I'm very sorry. I do know the ache that you've gone via. My brother died in 2006 from a drunk driver incident. The old cliché says that "time will heal all pain". That cliché is fake. No amount of time can heal the ache of dropping a beloved one to such a mindless act. The drunk driver who killed my brother was sentenced in 2009. He obtained eight years with the possiblity of parole in 2. In 2 years I might be at that parole listening to and I'll have a voice. I don't know if it can make a difference but if it does, I really feel quiet sure that my actions will likely be saving somebody elses life. God Bless you and your family.
AEvans 6 years in the past from SomeWhere Out There
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Laura: Your voice will be heard and I am sorry to here about your brother. The man who took our father's life remains to be walking the streets someplace in New Mexico where he's from.I believe your actions will save someone's else life. Now we have to forgive those for the disease however the pain would not really go away, thanks for studying and commenting.
teresa 6 years in the past
First I need to say I am sorry for your loss. I think time and again how can individuals drink and drive. I am solely 24 and I've never drove drunk EVER. If I drink I drink at my home. That is only for inresposible folks, who do not care about their life or different peoples stay. I hope that lots of people can read your Weblog and realise the pain and suffering they can cause. I see all these drunk drivin accidents and I dwell in Las Vegas in the last week there has been at the least four DUI loss of life's. That is loopy. SOmetimes when I am driving my greatest fear is to get hit by a drunk driver. It is a scary thing to stay with and is sort of a factor that occurs on a daily basis. There must be a LAW were they will get punish and not stroll away like the individual that cause your fathers death. I hope the young and the outdated study before is to late. God bless you.
tiana 6 years in the past
I am a 9 yr previous girl and I perceive your loss and ache. I myself has no father.
tiana 6 years ago
your father is in heavan, no want to fret, he watches over you. He still loves you with all his coronary heart.
yalla habibi hiba 6 years ago
first i need to say im sorry to your lost and i hope you have realized your lesson from consuming and driving. im not very previous or very younger but, i can say i've already skilled it soo, if you happen to want some assist ask somebody but, not me. i haven't got a lot to say but, hopefully you will get some assist from somebody in your family or a pal.
and again im so sorry on your misplaced, and all the time do not forget that he is in a good place and he's watching over you and cares for you even in case you made a little bit mistake or screwed up. its simply to say everyone makes errors.
AEvans 6 years ago from SomeWhere Out There
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teresa: Thank you and I to hope that others can learn from this blog, my heart has healed however there'll at all times be an empty area in my heart. I want there was a stricter regulation however until it happpens to the people who write them in then something shall be carried out. Thank you in your kindness and your comment.:)
tiana: Bless your little coronary heart and thank you in your great and heartfelt commment. I'd not usually accept a comment from someone so younger, but I imagine your phrases needs to be heard too. :)
yalia habibi hiba: It was not me who killed my father it was a drunk driver who had gotten behind the wheel, Thanks for the forgivness but I don't drink and drive. I don't drink at all but thank you for sharing your thoughts and I hope that others who've an issue will take lessons from your phrases. :)
joseph tito 6 years in the past
thank god i did not kill any physique but i bought my life upside dowen of dwinever agaim
AEvans 6 years in the past from SomeWhere Out There
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joseph tito: I Thank God so that you can all of make errors and if we did not we wouldn't be human. I'm glad that you simply realized what it could possibly cause and you are alive and didn't harm a soul. If an individual drinks that isk. however please just do not drive, call a cab, a friend, a family member that is the neatest thing to do. I want you the entire greatest! :)
briana 6 years ago
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briana: Yes it was very, very unhappy and it still hurts until at the present time.
bob 6 years ago
MrsRat2U 6 years in the past
I am so sorry to listen to of your loss. I've three youngsters, all teens, and I worry about them driving for this very motive! God bless you in your endevour to keep drunks off the highway.
Ronnie 6 years ago
I am really sorry for your loss, That may be a really tragic story. I myself have been by this sort of... I have lost three parents to ingesting and driving however the difference is that they did it to themselves. My spouse and I misplaced her dad in 1999 then 6 months later my stepmom was killed, each had been consuming and made horrible selections to drive. Then last 12 months my stepdad and mom had been in an accident while ingesting that left my step dad lifeless and my mother in intensive care for 3 weeks. She continues to be struggling to today but will proceed to get higher. I actually will never have a drink once more. After you go through this so many times you wish that individuals wouldn't be so selfish. I generally marvel if ther is anybody else on the earth who has misplaced three parents to this.
AEvans 6 years in the past from SomeWhere Out There
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bob: It nonetheless breaks my heart but life all the time has to go one despite the fact that we only have stunning recollections and videos of yesterday. :(
MrsR2U: Although I do not know you I will undoubtedly preserve your children in my prayers, I pray that it never occurs to them otherwise you. :)
Ronnie: How sad that you've endured a lot pain , I have by no means heard of it myself possibly what you are able to do is turn out to be an advocate in your state. That may be a tragedy and my prayers are and can be with you and your loved ones. P.S. I'm sure you aren't alone out there, its simply that no person has ever advised anybody about it.
Emiko 6 years in the past
AEvans 6 years ago from SomeWhere Out There
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Emiko: Thank you if I can save somebody or even if someone share's there story and save a life then it will be a greater place to be. :)
Gods lady 6 years in the past
I'm so sorry on your loss. On June 16, 2004 while on a household vacation in Havasu a drunk driver killed my 10yr outdated son, severely injured my 18yr old son & killed their father. That day is without end ingrained in my memory & has modified the whole lot in our lives. My counselor requested me in the future if I missed the previous Sheila & pointed out to me that not one thing was the identical in my life. I want my family & my previous life back!! If I did not have God to hold me & give me energy I might be flat on my face even 6yrs later.
I just discovered an article in the San Gabriel Valley Examiner from 2006 that makes use of our story for an example about sentencing not being enough & MADD all the time preventing for harder legal guidelines. I'm at all times shocked when people inform their consuming & driving tales in entrance of me knowing my story. I agree with you within the reality if we will attain one person we could doubtlessly save a life & assist another person from feeling this devastation. Thanks for sharing & letting us have a spot to share.
AEvans 6 years in the past from SomeWhere Out There
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God's Lady: I'm also sorry hear about your loss. To have a toddler snatched away as a result of someone was careless enough to have that further drink, is heartbreaking. Your husband too and almstlosin your different baby is unhappy. N matter how muh stricter the laws turn out to be, individuals don't pay attenton. There are day when all of su miss him a lot and days the place it's a reflection. Holidays are the hardest because we have now a missing hyperlink. We miss his snicker, smile, cellphone calls and conversations. I will never forget the day, ever.
You are a good advocate hangin there. I'm glad people can share on here, it is a part of the therapeutic course of.
Dorsi 6 years ago from The San Francisco Bay Space
Thanks for sharing this and I am so sorry about the loss of your dad. How devastating.
It is wonderful that you have shared your story in a hub and are reaching out to others via your individual experience.
God Bless.
involved daughter 6 years ago
AE im sorry about your loss and thanks for sharing this story. In the last few years my dad has had an issue with drinking and driving. He has been in lots of accidents and fortunate never harm himself or anybody else. The police have never been involved in these accidents and although my family pleads with him to cease it never helps. Just lately i wrote my dad a letter telling him i will do all i can to open his eyes to the hazard he's placing himself and different innocent people in. If he was to kill himself or someone else i do not wish to dwell with that guilt understanding i did not do all i can to cease him. I would like to share your story with him. I have spent the previous few days trying to find tales similar to yours and printing them for him to learn in hopes that it will open his eyes. If this does not work my subsequent step can be to call the police and report him the very next time i know he is driving drunk. As a crane operator it will imply him losing his job if he can no longer drive and also the opportunity of him by no means chatting with me once more. As i've instructed him and my mother that may be a likelihood I am willing to take to probably safe someones life. I think in time my dad will perceive me and forgive for doing what i feel needs to be achieved. Again i actually want to thank you for sharing this story as a result of i really feel prefer to many drunk drivers do not think about the chances until it is too late and so they have taken a life. I hope many can learn this and learn from your story. I am a believer that if people open their eyes they do not have to study from their own mistakes however can be taught from others.
Significance of New Mexico? 6 years ago
This is really a tragic occasion and I can not start to portray my compassion. However, even in gentle of that I must implore, what's the significance of referring to this man's country of origin? Might he just as simply been from the States? And in gentle of that why not simply confer with him because the the "violator" or "careless-driver"?
skye2day 6 years ago from Rocky Mountains
AE Thank you for sharing this iheart wrenching story. I am so grateful for the Grace of God that I didn't harm anyone when I drank. OMG i cannot imagine. My husband is in Jail at present as I write until Nov 5 for dui number 2. It's EGOCENTRIC to suppose you're alright to drive. He's so grateful no one was maimed or killed or damage. It is an awful illness, that takes out households. I've to consider he's delivered and will not decide up again. God is the only approach to truth and life. My LOVE
It took much braveness for you to share your story. I wrote 3 tales on Davids first drink after 13 years of sobriety. The primary drink lasted four years. 'Never Give Up' part one and two and 'Gods Glory Shining'. Love you sister. Might GOD make his face to shine on you and yours. Someday you will note your mama and pa once more. Glory to GOD for his promise. Hugs Galore!!!
Pat 6 years in the past
My first automotive was my dream automobile, and sadly with such a rare sports automobile comes a lot of issues. I lastly obtained it tip-top form and for the final two years have pushed it without any problems, accident, nothing. Until in the future. My baby, my dedication was virtually lost to my arms.
I had a number of beers at house, and determined that I might exit to my fav local pub for a pint earlier than heading home, normally I can deal with my alcohol very, very well and know my limits, however alcohol tends to have this impact on you that makes you sleepy, drowsey, etc.
Driving on my approach house, I fell asleep at the wheel and hit the guard rail, it tottaly woke me up. I was impaired, clearly, if that was another automobile, or if a cop saw me I'd be COMPLETED. So please, PLEASE Don't drink and drive! I now limit myself to at least one beer for every hour I'm out and driving, if I am tempted for another, I just assume again to what may have happened, and the 2300 dollars in repairs I am nonetheless working on...
Adan 6 years in the past
I am sorry. I hope your father obtained justice. I hope the driving force atleast feels responsible for what he had completed... i perceive that your loved ones had suffered rather a lot because of his foolish mistake.
missing him 6 years ago
I can relate except it was my husband that was the motive force and also ingesting. He was driving to quick and overcorrected and was thrown from the car. Because the outcome he was thrown from the car and was killed and considered one of his passangers was also killed. I've always been towards consuming and driving, I at all times told my husband it doesn't matter what time it's call me if you need a DD. He was only 22 and I used to be 20. I never thought in my life that by the point I used to be 20 that I would be a widow.
Bianca 6 years ago
whats up i'm so sorry on your loss. I'm a teen who has grown up with an alchoholic mom and i'm towards ingesting and driving and drugs. I reside in australia and am in the intervening time making an attempt to start a gaggle teens towards drugs and drunk driving. This story would create consciousness to many thank you.
BERNARD RYAN 6 years ago
Hi there,
I am actually sorry about your loss and the storey is more than heartfelt.
I do not think drink driving is the main worry in this era, MOBILE cellphone driving and TEXT driving is the next curse of the century.
Good Luck and I too am a strong believer of NO NO driving if you happen to drink, even a glass.
Stephanie 6 years ago
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michael bear 6 years ago
i am solely a pupil 13 years previous. I wandered oon this web page whereas in search of concepts for a faculty projecct and i would love to make use of it and move the story on to my classmates so the future drivers will hopefully not drink and drive.
p.s. AEevans i'm very sorry for your loss
michael bear 6 years in the past
Btw i am solely a baby and even i perceive that that man mustn't have goten off that simple
rontavius tarver 6 years in the past
am sorry for your loss. I suppose Dads die for lots of reasons and it's by no means easy. Your Dad did get to stay a fairly long life. Perhaps the blessing is he did not must get into all these troublesome aging issues like alzheimers and general debilitat.ionoutside of someone's residence. For my part, bars needs to be unlawful. But i then individuals could not have just a few drinks at their associates home both, with out having to drive house. It's a tough scenario, that's for certain. Again, I am sorry to hear about your situation.I can relate except it was my husband that was the motive force and in addition drinking. He was driving to fast and overcorrected and was thrown from the automotive. As the consequence he was thrown from the automotive and was killed and one in all his passangers was also killed. I've all the time been in opposition to ingesting and driving, I always informed my husband it doesn't matter what time it's call me for those who want a DD. He was only 22 and I used to be 20. I never thought in my life that by the point I was 20 that I'd be a widow.
rontavious tarver 6 weeks ago
Thanks for sharing:)
h 6 years in the past
that is realy depressing and its just like the story tears of a tiger,a boy named rob in that e-book died in a car accident because of consuming and driving.
taylor b 5 years in the past
i'm a thirteen year old chiled i used to be in search of an internet web page for a college papper and i discovered this one and i read most of these storys and that i wished to say that im praying for all of the folks that have lost fathers,moms,brothers,sisters,and evan grandparents and GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR LOST ONES THANK YOU
Darren 5 years ago
My sister Kim Armstrong was hit by a driver under the affect of medicine and alcohol on November 14th, 2010. As she was slowing down to arrange to cease at a stop sign, the driving force of the car came over a hill touring one hundred mph and slammed into the back of her car. Kim's spinal cord was severed as a result of the accident and is severely broken. The doctors instructed us, she is paralyzed from the chest down and can never be capable to walk once more as a consequence of the place her injuries occurred. Kim is a single mom to three sons. Jeremy (24), Jamie (19) and has full custody of her youngest son Hunter (10).
The driving force was driving on a suspended DUI license and was on probation in Tennessee at the time of the accident. We've learned that he has been in 7 accidents within the final 12 months and totaled out 6 vehicles. He has 2 DUIs and caught in Wal-Mart with a loaded hand gun while intoxicated! He also has been charged several occasions with aggravated assault! How can this man still be out walking around is just unbelievable to me! He was never arrested and was cited with 2 tickets, one for driving on a suspended DUI license and for no car insurance.
From what we have discovered, the explanation they didn't arrest him after he bought out of the MED was that if the hospital turned him over to the police, then the police would be liable for paying his hospital invoice.
Please read the rest of this story on her weblog at -want-justic...
It just would not appear honest for victims and their families to need to go through this course of. Once we showed the non-public investigation report back to the police department they could not believe this guy was not in jail either. What amazes me was we bought all this information in 2 days and the police department continues to be making an attempt to get prison costs on this man. And he is still out driving the roads popping pills and drinking. It is going to solely be a matter of time before he kills somebody or injure them like they did my sister. It is sad - criminals have extra rights than the victims!
Darren
SUSIE405 5 years in the past from Delray Beach, Florida
Such an necessary lesson to teach out kids. How harmful a automotive could be.
DexisView 5 years ago from New England
Vital message. We hear it all the time, but no one ever believes it will likely be them. Thanks.
candace 5 years in the past
thanks that is anstory and im utilizing it for a presentation in school.
AEvans 5 years in the past from SomeWhere Out There
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candace: I am honored that you are utilizing it for a presentation in class. If you may get the point throughout to a minimum of one person you'll make a distinction. We who've lost somebody we cherished thanks for taking the time to learn and are pleased that you are sharing this with others. :)
kitty 5 years ago
omg that is unhappy all of u now i need to cry!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
kitty 5 years ago
really i simply saw one that mentioned that a girl ran over her husband after he tried to take over driving
Ana A 5 years in the past
i cant say that ive misplaced somebody to drunk drivers, but my bestfriend misplaced her mother resulting from a driver intoxicated. And about 3 years in the past her dad died of alcohol poisoning. im so sorry for the losses individuals have suffered. and im also sorry for the way irresponsible people are for getting behind the wheel drunl.
bob 5 years ago
sorry for the lost !!
JadedLove 5 years ago
To be trustworthy as I will be, I was a drunk driver. Never inteded to, however when in a blackout I lost all thought and management. On April eighth 2010 I drank one bottle of wine, went to bed, awakened within the hospital. After going to bed I went out and bought 5 extra bottles drank them and on my approach to work at 7:40 A.M I rolled my automobile 7 and a half instances virtually killing me. Needless to say that was it for me. I never need to feel that feeling of a fear of not realizing what had occurred. I do know my limits now, it's zero.
WD Curry 111 5 years in the past from Space Coast
I've had problems with this previously. When you're drunk, you aren't in your proper thoughts. If you end up tipsy, you're impaired. When you've only had a drink or two, you are over-confident..
getlost 5 years in the past
TryingtoHeal 5 years in the past
I have to say this can be a great website very inspirational and helpful to many alcoholics like myself attempting to.learn and heal after making mistakes under the influence Thanks!!!
Tryingtoheal 5 years ago
AEvans 5 years in the past from SomeWhere Out There
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Tryingtoheal: They should stop, but it takes sooner or later at a time. Alcohol is an addiction identical to cigarettes, medication and so on. If I can save one life from this text or open another particular person's eyes, I have achieved one thing. Many of us forgive those that have brought on ache, I'm one of them. I'm so pleased that you have chosen to stop consuming. Please proceed to share your story, I consider it could possibly assist others too. Become a speaker, share it with others and I also thanks for reading my story. :)
WDCurry111: I utterly agree with you. :)
JG 5 years ago
I'm going to piss some people off right here I know (with out meaning to) but when I hear a story about a drunk driver killing somebody, I feel just as dangerous for the drunk driver as I do the sufferer. Before you get offended, please take heed to why....
#1 It is NOT against the legislation to drink and drive (it's towards the regulation to drink TOO much and drive).
#2 Alcohol is a socially acceptable drug, even inspired to be used in settings like school, tailgateing etc.
#3 Alcohol is readily available IN ALL PLACES. It's perfectly authorized to drive to a bar @ 1AM. WHY is that authorized? WHO is consuming responsibly @ 1AM?
#four Alcohol is a really addictive and dangerous substance to anybody who has the alcoholic gene.. and it might be anybody.
So with those things listed, I say that society and the law makers have set us up to fail. They're asking that we be responsible with a substance that inherently makes folks IRRESPONSIBLE - ESPECIALLY the alcoholic.
Inform an alcoholic he can have 2 beers and drive, but not 3? Really?
So my solution is this: it should be ILLEGAL to drive to a bar - PERIOD. It should be UNLAWFUL to drive with ANY alcohol in your system- INTERVAL. This could only help issues. Cease asking individuals, and expecting folks to be responsible with a substance that usually instantly makes you IRRESPONSIBLE. That's all... sorry this was so long.
AEvans 5 years ago from SomeWhere Out There
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JG: I do not imagine anybody shall be upset with you at all. In truth I believe your thought, is a grand one! It needs to be ILLEGAL to drive to a bar. It ought to be UNLAWFUL to drive with any alcohol in your system. I agree and yes alcohol is addictive. You do have so many legitimate factors. I am glad you can categorical your self and share your ideas, that's what is all about. Thanks on your comment. :)
JG 5 years ago
Thank you for that. It is simply... I learn and hear folks calling people that drink and drive "irresponsible" and "idiots". That is not fair. Some people simply SHOULD have a wake-up call to the hazard of the action earlier than they even think about the volatility of it - because, like I mentioned, it is vitally a lot a socially acceptable norm, and it is AUTHORIZED. That doesn't make these persons idiots or irresponsible.
AEvans 5 years in the past from SomeWhere Out There
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JG:I agree with you. They should not be called idiots or irresponsible. I recognize your response. :)
JG 5 years in the past
Last item AEvans... know that will all I said -I am so sorry for what occurred to you. IF I have been in your position it will be onerous to forgive, so know I admire you, and the fact you are trying to turn something optimistic out of one thing tragic.
AEvans 5 years in the past from SomeWhere Out There
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JG: An individual should always forgive. People make mistakes and everyone is human. We won't flip back the clock, but what we will do is study from it. For those who have been in my position after the storm was over, I feel you would also be forgiving. :)
Watcher 5 years ago
To err is human; to forgive divine...
Not all individuals who drink and drive are silly or irresponsible, they just make a stupid mistake below the influence of a socially acceptable, highly accessible, comparatively cheap and very dangerous drug, that lowers increased levels of aware thought, judement making and risk assesment capabilities.. and in many cases negates the mind's ability to imprint short time period recollections into long term ones (this lowers a person's functionality of self consciousness) It's the Government that takes final responsibility for the contradictions it presents about what is correct and wrong in society and where to attract the line with alcoholic consumption and availability... We must additionally keep in mind the destruction it causes exterior the realm of driving...
My prayers are with you.... you're divine in your ability to forgive, to show and to understand where we can change
Carmen B. Regis 5 years in the past
I'm unhappy when I learn it due to the recklessness of some people who forget there are lives that we should look after...I hope your writings will function a watch opener to those individuals who all the time discovering methods to waste their lives not residing as what GOD provides it to don't care about it.... of us have missions and goal why we dwell on this earth...
AEvans 5 years in the past from SomeWhere Out There
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Watcher: Yes they're mistakes and yes I have realized how to forgive. Sharing this gives me the flexibility to achieve out to others and hopefully it's going to make them think twice before getting behind the wheel.
Carmen B.Regis: I hope it serves as an eye fixed opener too. Thanks for studying.
kpcwriting: I notice how consuming may be sociable; however getting behind the wheel is at all times a grave mistake. Maybe a law must be handed on what number of drinks a bar can server per particular person. Everybody has a restrict and they need to drink at house and not drive. Take the keys from those that are in there presence and allow them to sleep on a couch. They are going to be thankful they did. :)
boy235 four years ago
i hope he rests in peace and that this will probably be an instance to others
amrita 4 years ago
I perceive how u feel when u misplaced family members, particularly your dad.
Thanks for sharing your deeply story.
AEvans four years in the past from SomeWhere Out There
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boy235: He's resting and I believe this text is really doing something. :)
amrita: Thanks for taking the time to learn. :)
kevinbrown55 4 years in the past
Hi AEvans, I will begin by saying I am extremely sorry for your loss. It hurts to know that such a ravishing life was taken away. Nonetheless, I value the dedication you set into reaching out to folks about drunk driving. It is a constant downside. Once I learn your hub it made me feel hopeful that so many individuals are attempting to reach out. Thank you for writing such a sentimental hub.
Kody four years ago
I recognize this websit and the stories which were shared it's inspiring to know that people are on the market making an attempt to point out people that ingesting and driving is wrong
AEvans 4 years ago from SomeWhere Out There
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Kody: Drinking and driving is flawed and no one should ever get in a car with anybody who has been drinking both.
Smokey 4 years in the past
AEvans four years in the past from SomeWhere Out There
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Smokey: Thank you. Dropping a mother or father or little one to a drunk driver isn't a laughing matter. After we lose somebody we are able to by no means deliver them again.
Wekesa PM four years in the past
Sorry AE for the loss of your loved one. I have been moved by your story.
I am doing some bible quiet time materials and while i used to be creating one on clever dwelling, i got here throughout your story and Paula's and i felt i wanted to use this story as an illustration to smart residing....
it's true that what you're doing is making an impact and touching lives...
have a nice day and God bless.
Smokey 4 years ago
Mrs. Evans i like the way you assume and attempt to keep everybody out of harms way. Everyone that involves this web site must hearken to and observe what Mrs. Evans says.
Daniel 4 years ago
This story made me cry i am a very emotional little boy in the case of issues like this
AEvans 4 years ago from SomeWhere Out There
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Wekesa PM: Thanks a lot. Paula's story can be inspirational, I additionally wrote about her. :) God Bless to you too. :)
Ms. L. Carmel four years in the past
The Finish Of June 2012 A Young Black Man From Greenville, S. C. Was Killed By And Drunk Driver. And The City Of Greenville Had The Gaul To Ask His Grieving Mom To Pay To Get Her Son's Car Towed Away From The Scene Of The Accident And To Clear His Blood Off The Street. If That Is not Kicking A Particular person When They're Down; I Don't Know What Is! I Think Greenville Owes That Lady An Apology, And They Shoud Have Been Made To Pay For The Tow Of Her Son's Automotive, And To Clean Up His Blood Off The Road. They're SICK!
AEvans 4 years ago from SomeWhere Out There
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Ms. L Carmel: Oh My God! That is horrible! Greenville, S.C. should be ashamed of themselves and I agree they do owe her a honest apology. I pray for his family, may God be with them.
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