Douglas In a final moment you were gone And with your departure a hole in my heart Has been burned so deep that no one can fix I only feel an emptyness and an ache That I know that you would not want me to have My perfect little boy who grew into such A wonderful, sensitive and kind young man I know that you are happy now All of your sorrows and torments of life are gone But only you see the goodness now Which was all you'd ever seen I love you my son and I know That you are in the arms of God Who will hold you and take care of you son Now that I cannot . . . I love you son and you Will always be in my heart and in the arms of the angels I love you, MOM

This was my oldest son who left for the navy on July 25, 1999 which was his 18th birthday. He did not realize but this is one of every mom's fears having their child leave home and he was protecting our country for you and me. I am very proud of the young man that he became. He represented all of the sailors who are protecting our country they deserve special respect. He was doing something special and not sitting around wasting his time I am very proud of my son. Even though his life ended in such a tragic way . . . and may you always know that God is watching over you. Love Mom.

I also want to thank everyone who has been so kind during this time of trial and tribulation. I hope that none of you ever have this in your life, but I hope for those that do I may be of some comfort to you, as all of you have been to me and my family. May God bless every one of you and protect you and your children daily.

THIS IS MY FAMILY AND I LOVE THEM DEARLY . . .PLEASE DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE THAT WAS ONE THING THAT DOULGAS BELIEVED IN AND HE LOVED HIS BROTHER AND SISTER DEARLY.

Douglas died from suicide on 1-1-00 he was totally against drinking and driving. I hope that you too will follow his beliefs about not drinking while you drive.

DEATH OF AN INNOCENT CHILD

Death of an Innocent Child I went to a party mom

I remembered what you said you told me not to drink mom so I drank a soda instead I felt very proud inside mom the way you said I would I didn’t drink mom even though my friends said I should I knew I did the right thing mom I know you’re always right Now the party’s finally ending mom as everyone drives out of site As I get into my car mom I knew I’d get home in one piece Because of the way you raised me mom, so responsible and so sweet I started to pull away mom as I pulled out into the road the other car didn’t see me mom It hit me like a load. As I lay here on the pavement I hear the police man say the other guy was drunk mom and now I have to pay I’m lying here dying mom I wish you’d get here soon how come this happened to me mom my life busted like a balloon There is blood all around me mom most of it is mine I hear the paramedics say mom I’ll die in a short time I just wanted to tell you mom I swear I didn’t drink it was all the others mom the others didn’t think He didn’t know were he was going mom he was probably at the same party as I the only difference is mom ------he drank------- now I have to die Why do people drink mom?

it can ruin your whole life I’m feeling the sharp pains now mom pains just like a knife The guy who hit me is walking mom, I don’t call that fair I’m lying here dying mom all I can do is stare. Tell my brother not to cry mom tell daddy to be brave and when I’m in heaven mom put “Daddy’s Baby” on my grave. Someone should have told him mom not to drink and drive If only they could have taken the time mom I’d still be alive. My breath is getting shorter mom I’m becoming very scared please don’t cry for me mom cause when I needed you you were always there I have one last question mom before I say good-bye I didn’t drink mom Why do I have to die? This is the end mom I wish I could see you, look into your eyes To say these final worlds mom “I love you and Goodbye” Author unknown <bgsound src="taps.mid" loop=infinite>

DOUG'S Family

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