An aquaintance of mine died Monday. He's driven drunk on a daily basis for many years. Sunday night was the last time. He wrecked, and didn't make it. He was in ICU for a few hours before he died. His funeral was tonight. I'm so glad he was the only one injured, physically anyway. There's a 21 year old girl, whose car he hit, and a 25 year old guy, whose pickup truck he was thrown under and who ran over him. There was no way to avoid it, I know it will affect the guy for the rest of his life, and probably cause quite a lot of trauma for the girl too.
Within the past week, two of Pat's relatives have also died. It was expected, but that doesn't mean it makes it easy. Rough week.
The GOOD part is, my daughter and grandson from Newport News are visiting! They came Tuesday and have brightened up my days that's for sure.
Sorry to hear about your aquaintnce loosing his life, even though he was drunk you still hate to see anyone die!! Don\'t know why people drink and drive. The fight has been on a long time to stop people who drink from driving but it still happens. So happy for you to have your daughter and grandson for a visit. How are things in Newport News? I use to shop there all the time, it was the place to shop when I lived there. Take care my friend and have a great week-end with your family. Hugs, Pat
ReplyDeleteIm so sorry on the lose of your acquaintance Jan. Thank God no one else was hurt! And I am sooo glad that your daughter and grandson are there to visist you. How Fun is that!!! Hope you have a great visit with them.
ReplyDeleteJan I\'m so sorry for your loss. What a tragic way to die too. It\'s a miracle no one else was hurt.Oddly enough I too had a death in the family today. My mother called to tell me an aunt on my father\'s side had passed away. She had been in the nursing home for years but had lived a long life. You expect it from the elderly but to see someone go in the prime of their life, it just doesn\'t seem right. Enjoy your time with your daughter and grandson!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your loss. My sister\'s ex boyfriend is in jail right now for his third DUI. I could see it happening once, but three times. You think they would learn.
ReplyDeleteI\'m glad you\'ve had some bright news this week, enjoy your visitors luv Karen x
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so glad you have family around you....such a waste of a life the poor lad will have that vision for the rest of his life...such a shame xxx
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts and prayers for everyone. Enjoy your visit. Hug them tightly, kiss them slobbery, and tell them how much you love them.
ReplyDeleteIt makes me feel so sad when someone dies due to a drunk driver. The accident would have never happened if the driver had stayed home and done his drinking there. Have a good time with the youngins!
ReplyDeleteYou are so right, the man driving the pickup truck will never be the same again. His life changed forever that second he killed someone...even if is was totally not his fault. I have often wondered when I am printing photos of fatal auto accidents how the people involved cope with the death involved. It is not something I want to experience first hand. I am sorry about your friend; its sad. I am also sorry for the man who\'s life will never again be innocent of that stain.
ReplyDeleteI\'m sorry for all who lost their lives or were traumatized. When I was much younger, I probably would have argued that I could drive drunk as well as I could sober. After over 33 years being "dry," I still have a hard time believing how I ever convinced myself of that. Thank God I never hurt anyone.Peace, Doc
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