How drunk driving DEVASTATED my entire family. One man’s choice changed our lives forever.

DRUNK DRIVING IS NOT A JOKE. Don’t be selfish. Don’t risk killing yourself or worse, innocent people.

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[MrsATX]

My son is in the military. He showed this vid in their holiday weekend safety briefing. Know that your voice is reaching others. 🕊️❤️

[julivaughn]

You never have to apologize for crying telling this story. It's extremely sad and these children are your family.

[lmlmlmlm]

"Why didn't she swerve?" Are you kidding me, the thought never crossed my mind. Some people are so heartless, the only one to blame is the man who hit them.

[samuelculper]

❤ this video should be mandatory for 16 year olds wanting to drive

[lisabailon]

It is murder. The weapon used is a car. I said the same thing when my only child was killed by a driver who got high. This is the most unbearable pain anyone can go threw. Thank you for sharing your story and fighting for your family.

[bsoz]

Why would anyone ask why Lindy didn't swerve.
That is a horribly callous and thoughtless thing to think or say out loud.
Your family was driving home in the correct direction. They were doing nothing wrong.

[patriciaarmstrong]

Someone dropped the ball by leaking all this before the family even had a chance to be told no one should ever have to learn that there loved one have passed in this manner

[aubreemcclennen]

I owe your family an apology. 2 years ago I got 2 DUI's. Thank God I didn't harm anyone but myself. But this could have been me. This hits me in the gut and I'll NEVER do that again. Im so sorry for your loss and what I did 😢

[Hizzpiff]

“The sister that was driving is still stuck in the vehicle.” My heart dropped-

[crystaldunn]

Don't listen to the people who think your dad should've been the one to identify Lindy, Christopher & Kamryn, he was right where he was supposed to be. Your bravery the night of the crash taking on the unthinkable to spare your parents from the pain of having to identify their children is inspiring.

[pumkinpie]

Don't ever apologize for crying sis. I'm crying with you

[Paranormalinvestigations]

August 2003, 6 members of our family were killed by a drunk driver. My niece and her 4 kids, and her 14 yr old brother. A 7th member survived with horrible injuries.
My niece’s husband was a cop and was the 2nd one on scene.

“A car crash has left a KELOLAND police officer mourning his wife, four children and a teenage brother-in-law. And investigators say a drunk driver killed them.
The accident happened near Waubay last night. Officials say 25-year-old Jason Cleveland of Watertown crossed the center line in his pickup and crashed head-on into a car carrying 23-year-old Leah Redday of Waubay and five children.
When a KELOLAND police officer responded to Saturday's crash, he learned the traffic accident was also a personal tragedy. Now, a small community is mourning an entire family.”

[whitenoise]

Don't ever apologize for crying and grieving the loss of family members, please. You have every right to grieve and my heart goes out to you and the rest of the family. :(

[kriswhite]

Mama, please never apologize for crying. I couldn't imagine going through this. My heart hurts for you so bad.

[louannecopeland]

You never ever apologize for crying .I'm so very sorry for your loss. Leave it to a drunk driver to wipe out a complete family.

[genxreactions]

You are an AMAZING SISTER, DAUGHTER and MOTHER, you never have to apologize for crying. You are a wonderful voice for your siblings and family. Your siblings memory will live on and others lives will be saved through your advocacy against Drunk Driving. My heart goes out to you and your family. I know I am so proud of you for telling your story and so many others are too. Thank you

[lanaetaylor]

I was 11 the summer of 1997. I was in the car when we were t-boned by an under aged drunk driver who ran the stop sign. I saw him coming before he hit us. I had a nightmare about it a few days before. When I came conscious I looked up and saw my Mom's lifeless body in front of me and my Dad unconscious with his head cut open. My Dad lived for 16 years and 10 days after that with a constant headache that never went away. Brain damage. And he missed his wife for that many years every day. We lost our Mom. I will be blessed the day I get to see them again. ❤love and prayers for you and your family! So grateful families are forever

[belindapaul]

💔 Taking on the responsibility of searching for your siblings was an incredibly brave & loving act. I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. It’s unimaginable. Thank you for enduring the emotional labour it must take to share this tragedy.

[Pamcakes]

I shared this with my 22 year old Son who was driving under the influence. He wasn’t caught by the law, but he was caught by ME. Thank you for sharing your very profound loss with the world in attempt to change and save lives.

[AndrewHotchkiss-emkg]

I’m so sorry for your loss. I was a triplet I had two identical brothers on Christmas Eve we were all going to my parents house they and there Families were in one vehicle and I was in a vehicle following behind them. A drunk driver made me the only one left out of the triplet I saw the accident first hand it’s been hard every Christmas. I have cried over your family’s murder and I have prayed for you as well. May the peace of GOD keep you in his hand especially during the Christmas season. Thank you for sharing