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| Comments: Im 16 years old born 12-11-82 one day after your son and Im doing a project on inhalants in my health class. So I Decided to search the web when I stumbled along your site and started read it when I found out how old your son was, And when i started to read you story dedcated to your son i started to cry as kept reading, and really admired what you wrote, as I started to think that could of easly happend to me, so i would just like to say that im going to use your story in my health class, so that it can explain how inhalants along with many other drugs might catch up with you and kill you one day. |
| Comments: I'm doing a report in school on inhalants and this web page has helped me more than enough. Thank you. R.I.P. Keith! |
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| Comments: Hi Margaret, after reading about how Keith died I can understand your anger and can't imagine the pain that you must be going through. My thoughts are with you and your family. Norma from AE |
| Comments: I am so sorry for what has happened to your son and the other people in the car at the time of the accident. I am a younge teen and from reading from your site I will make sure that if I know any friends that want to inhale toxics that I will do my all o help them. ~I will pray for the familys~ |
| Comments: I am so sorry for what has happened to your son and the other people in the car at the time of the accident. I am a younge teen and from reading from your site I will make sure that if I know any friends that want to inhale toxics that I will do my all o help them. ~I will pray for the familys~ |
| Comments: Dear Margaret, You are a courageous mother, who it is plain to see loves her children deeply. I myself am not a mother, but my heart breaks for you and your family. No greater loss can there be than to lose a child. Thank you for the outstanding web page ou have created, in hopes this will save if only one life, and I am sure it will save many. It certainly sends the message. Now we can all see what a wonderful young man Keith was... because he has a wonderful mother. Be strong and have faith. I will pass this on to all I can. God Bless you and your family. Keith is very proud of you! Lovingly, Robin |
| Comments: I thought your story was very touching and sad. You've given me alot of things to think about and alot of facts. All I wanted was to do some research on inhalents and instead i came to your site. It was engroving that I couldn't stop reading it. I'm gonna give this site to my teacher and I hope he reads it. |
| Comments: Margaret when I read the pages I can feel your love for Keith and I also feel his love for you! You are a wonderful Mom using your engery to help other parents be aware of "huffing". My thoughts are with you today and always. Peace and hugs, Charlotte |
| Comments: When I was 14 I was hanging with a buch of kids or "the cool group" and they had a can of air freshiner. they placed a washcloth over top of it and placed there mouth on the washcloth as they began to inhale It. It looked harmless and everyone said I had o try It, and hey, I did not know anyone could die from it. So I gave In an tried It, It gave me this unawaring feeling that I thought was cool. Now all of my friends were doing it on a daily basis even me, I would do It atleast 15-20 times a day, even wh n I was at school I would go Into the bathroom and do It. I was so addicted to It.. Then one day I was on the phone with a friend and was Huffing, and I got so sick, and passed out for hours... when I woke, I didn't know what had happened and It scared me .. From that day on I have never touch It again, and my friends soon stopped doing It too... I was very lucky.. and your web sight really touched me... The problem Is that people do not take the time out to talk to the kids and tell them how dangerous thi free chemical really Is... I will defently pass your web sight on to my friends... And I'm sorry for your loss, I can only imangine how you feel... You and your family are In my prayers... God Bless... :( |
| Comments: since i have children that have huffed, your sight has touched me very much, i am thankful, that they stopped, my prayers are with you and your family..a childs death has to be the hardest thing to go through... |
| Comments: Thank you for this very touching story for I have almost lost a friend because of inhalants. It is real easy to buy these arosol spray cans so anyone can do it and I am sorry one of these people did it and it costs him his life as wall as your son's. :0 |
| Comments: I am currently putting together a presentation on the dangers of inhalant abuse as a class assignment. I was touched by the page in memory of Keith. |
| Comments: This story really touched me, I am deeply sorry for your terrible and my sympathies go out to you. |
| Comments: I am a new mother of a 6 month old who was 3 months premature. I thought that was rough, but it doesn't compare to the horror you have gone through. I heard of this tragic accident when it occurred a year ago and sympathized, but now that I have a son, know things are only going to get worse if something isn't done now. I don't think I could handle it if something were to ever happen to my son. You can only teach your child so much, it's what other parents' teach their children that matter. In today s world with so many children having children, it's going to be a tough feat to beat! I am 24 years old, have been married for over two years and just had my first baby 6 months ago. I love being a mom and feel that I am a good one at that. I have want d to be a mom for a long time. I couldn't wait to get married so I could have a baby and to make a long story short it took me over a year to get pregnant... which may not sound long, but it is when you have wanted a baby for what seems like forever. If anything were to happen to him for a stupid accident... I would be so mad! I would do as you are doing to try to prevent what is happening in this world. I am already trying by knowing that I will teach my child what's right and what's wrong and I will now that I have done my best to keep him from doing wrong... it's the other parent's of this generation that I am worried about. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. God Bless and take care, Stephanie Gill Newton, NJ |
| Comments: My wife and I have just been in the ER with our son. He has told us that he has been huffing gasoline for about a year. I told her several times that something was wrong with him. We have now learned what the problem was. He has now said that he wants hel and we are taking him today to talk with someone. I feel deeply for you. I want you to know that your site has been helpful. Thanks!! |
| Comments: i am sorry to hear about your loss, but i think what you are doing is great.it is a very nice thing of you to do to get other people aware of the dangers of a few minutes of pleasure.once again, i am deeply sorry. |
| Comments: I am very sorry about your son. Your page will help to save many teenagers lives.You should be proud.You are in my prayers,Nicole |
| Comments: I am the same age as Keith was when he died. When I found this page I thought that Keith had been the one inhaling. As I read through the story tears filled my eyes...and it reminded me of a promise I've made with my parents. We have the agreement that no matter what the circumstances are I can have a ride with NO questions asked. Maybe if parents can let their kids know this there would be less innocent people hurt and killed. |
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| Comments: Margaret, Keiths spirit is working hard to help you on your courageous journey. You are not alone. As a mother who lost her only child and son, I do understand you rgrief, and the way it eats at you.....nothing will ever be the same. Yet you are doing everything in your power to make a difference, and Keith is right beside you holding your hand and leading the way. I love you...and I am here for you always. Love, Lindie Devin's mommy forever 5/2/86 - 11/21/97 leukemia |
| Comments: Thank you for sharing this page. Hopefully, it will save the life of a teenager living in my home. I know he's huffing, but his father is in denial. I pray that reading this page will jar him into action. |
| Comments: I have a friend who feels her child may be using inhalents. Thank you for the information as I will pass it to her. |
| Comments: your page is wonderful. i feel your pain. i have talked to you before margaret. just know that god exists. he must. yours in grief Pat |
| Comments: MARAGET, THESES PAGES ARE SO TRUE AND BEAUTIFUL. MY HEART IS WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.YOU WILL BE A HERO IN YOUR SON EYES. GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU. MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS WILL BE WITH YOU. PRAYERS AND LOVE JUNE JONES |
| Comments: close to you in spirit and thought and always in your heart, today and forever.  I know it was one year ago today, that you lost Keith. I wanted to let you know - I care and I am saying a little prayer for you today!  Hugs from Shani!
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| Comments: When I was about 12 years old, some neighbor kids and me and my little sister used to put airplane glue in plastic bags and breath that in for an instant high. We did it maybe 5 times over a 2 day period. I don't remember why we stopped, but thank God t at we did! I am now a mother of a 14 year old son and an 11 year old daughter (going on 16!). And, even considering my own experience, have never discussed the various inhalants that you have just taught me about! I don't know what stage in the grief process you're in now but, I do want you to know that you have accomplished your goal to warn us parents of the inhalants danger. I never even thought about it until I read your and Keith's story! I'm so sorry Keith died in the car accident caused by a stupid inhaler-head! But, I'm also somewhat relieved that it wasn't Keith who did the inhaling! He was just an innocent victim of the driver. (Oh Gee, that makes you feel better, huh?) Sorry -- I m not very tactful sometimes! I do feel Keith is just an innocent angel whose time came way too early, in my opinion; but then again, I'm not God. It's up to God to decide those things. I wish I could just give you a big ol' hug and tell you that I am o sorry this terrible thing happened to your darling Keith! It wasn't his fault, he was still just the good boy you always knew. If you think about how different you feel about your son's loss and how the driver's parents feel about their sons loss, the maybe you can understand what I'm desperately, but inadequately trying to convey to you. You have every right to be so proud of Keith. And with that pride, maybe you can see the good memories. He wasn't a boy gone bad, he was a victim and I wish it ne er happens to another! (Sorry this is so long, a bit chatty tonight, aren't I?) Kay C. |
| Comments: Oh Margaret, I'm so VERY SORRY for your precious loss!! I do hope many others will heed your warning & pay attention to what their kids may be doing! Keith is your "Angel Standing By"-He will ALWAYS be with you!! I hope you can find comfort in that!! Love Raelene |
| Comments: Thank you for sharing your son's memory & story!I am the mother of 6 - and I will be sharing this with other mothers, as well. Thank you! Shani, fellow FAITH member |
| Comments: I am sorry about your loss. But I am glad you are making People aware of this deadly game.  |
| Comments: I am here for you. I don't know what to say....I feel like crying when I think of this and my babies. all my love to you and your family, John |
| Comments: Being the mother of three teenaged sons,I will surely take the time to discuss inhalants with them.We have already discussed everything else,but I'll admit,I didn't know that this was as prevalant as it is.Thanks for opening my eyes! |
| Comments: It is so sad that our children have to die for no reason. My daughter used drugs for years, and on 4-1-99 her heart could take no more. She had three massive heart attacks and ided leaving two beautiful daughter's without a mother. I now must become a gra dmother-mother to her girls as the boyfriend is still doing drugs. |
| Comments: Wonderful page. I am visiting all the Healing Hearts sites and came to yours. Your story touched my heart. |
| Comments: Thank you for your site. I cannot imagine the pain you must carry with you. I wish you and your family as much happiness as possible. |
| Comments: Very Beautiful & touching tribute to your Son Keith. My heart goes out to you. Always know that there are those whose love and understanding will always be there, even when you feel most alone. Much Love, Debbie |
| Comments: I really liked your site, it touches a taboo act thats kids take for granted, I like the way you brought it all together. I will pass this on to others and to let you know Judy :) sent me. God Bless all you do, your making a diffrence~jeff |
| Comments: I can relate to every tear you shed, every ache from missing him so. I lost my son to suicide last Nov.Hopefully web pages like ours will save some other families from senceless deaths such as our sons, and keep them from this pain we know. God bless you. Louise |
| Comments: I can relate to every tear you shed, every ache from missing him so. I lost my son to suicide last Nov.Hopefully web pages like ours will save some other families from senceless deaths such as our sons, and keep them from this pain we know. God bless you. Louise |
| Comments: I can relate to every tear you shed, every ache from missing him so. I lost my son to suicide last Nov.Hopefully web pages like ours will save some other families from senceless deaths such as our sons, and keep them from this pain we know. God bless you. Louise |
| Comments: I can relate to every tear you shed, every ache from missing him so. I lost my son to suicide last Nov.Hopefully web pages like ours will save some other families from senceless deaths such as our sons, and keep them from this pain we know. God bless you. Louise |
| Comments: I can relate to every tear you shed, every ache from missing him so. I lost my son to suicide last Nov.Hopefully web pages like ours will save some other families from senceless deaths such as our sons, and keep them from this pain we know. God bless you. Louise |
| Comments: I can relate to every tear you shed, every ache from missing him so. I lost my son to suicide last Nov.Hopefully web pages like ours will save some other families from senceless deaths such as our sons, and keep them from this pain we know. God bless you. Louise |
| Comments: Wow~What pages you have done~~~ Beautifully done. I am so sorry about your son. |
| Comments: A beautiful memorial to a son who is so loved by his family. My heart goes out to you. You are all in my prayers. |
| Comments: A beautiful memorial to a son who is so loved by his family. My heart goes out to you. You are all in my prayers. |
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| Comments: Dear Margaret: I just want to say how sorry I am for the death of your son. Keith sounds like he was a wonderful person and it's always a great loss to have special people like him taken from you. I know things will never be the same for you again and tha you will always feel the pain of his absence. My love to you and your family. |
| Comments: I am sincerely sorry for your loss, im a widow I know a different pain. I have a 11 yr old son with ADHD and learning disability. You are in my prayers and please feel free to e-mail me back I would enjoy hearing from you. May God Bless you and your family. Sincerly, Nancy Pahl Bristol, Conn |
| Comments: Margaret, Keith was an amazing young man. Thank you for sharing him with us. It is difficult to take a "nightmare" and make some good come out of it, but you are!! The lives you save will be a testament to the love you and Keith shared! God Bless, Merle Anne from Grieving Parents |
| Comments: Dear Sweet Margaret, My heart just absolutely breaks for you!!!!!!!! I know the pain you feel so vividly. I just endured what would have been my son's 22nd birthday last Sat., May 15, and I lost him when he was only 15 and it was a horrendous weekend!!! You, my dear lady h ven't even gotten through your first year-----OHHHH LORD, the pain!!!!!! It is completely indescribable and only those of us that are walking in your shoes can even fathom the cataclysmic pain you are feeling!!!!!!! For that, my heart goes out to you pr fusely!!!!! I am here anytime for you--as you have just joined our grief group. I will be looking forward to hearing alllllllllll about your precious Keith, bless his heart. Your site is AWESOME!!!!!!! Your heart and soul went into it--it shows!!!! Hope to talk to you soon and hear more. Love and hugs, Bobbie Jo Alberty aka Teensy's mom |
| Comments: Margaret, You are doing a wonderful job.I noticed you are doing good at getting your message out.I sent it to everyone I know and alot of my friends have signed your guestbook.I will keep trying to help spread the word.I also added a sign/view link to three more ages for you.I will also try and find one more song to add for you.Let me know if you need anything else..Stay strong! Keith is watching over you.. ((Hugs)) Romie.. |
| Comments: I've read over the whole of your website carefully. Your son, Keith is a hero. His life was short, but it was obviously graced by God. May I make a suggestion? You may not accept this now, but you will probably see the truth of this later on. In some sense, every life however long or short, is a complete life. Keith can't do the usual stuff, ie. get married, have children, ect. but he ex sted for a purpose, one that you are helping to fulfil. In other words, Keith's life DOES count for something. He's watching for you and you'll meet again one day. Shalom! zev |
| Comments: Dear Margaret, You're touching more lives than your realize!!! Hang in there. Love, Judy |
| Comments: HEY Margaret! You know me well. I'v read through Keith's web site. I guess you were right. But i am truly saddened about this tradgic incodent.I really never read something sad befor. Plus the music makes you feel bad, and trying to understand what you mu t feel and how difficult it was for you to try to get through one day without you seeing something that reminds you of him.How much you know you want to cry.But you know that you should hold it in. My deepest sympothy Nicole Saydak! |
| Comments: i am so sad about what you just told me. i have been involved in an accident because of another's neglicence and it is so painful to have our life altered for any reason. it is really stressful when you did not make the decision. One individual's bloate behavior can insist that your own personal behavior is forever gone. Even if the word is irresponsibility, your life is changed or forever deleted. Margaret, you are a beautiful and so responsible mother and i don't think that the best words that i can come up with will ease the tremendous pain that will forever live with you. god bless you and thankyou for sharing beautiful keith and for warning everyone of us. |
| Comments: this was a upsetting but very touching page.It speaks the truth .I have friends that did inhalants but got help. I'm very sorry about your son and i hope you'll the best |
| Comments: This is very touching... I am a teenager myself and mourn for you and your family. It is especially sad that Keith could not live, as I do, to do everything he always dreamed to do... I hope the best for your family... |
| Comments: Hello. I'm sorry about your son and I wish you the best of luck on dealing with your grief. Amanda *friend of a friend* |
| Comments: I am so sorry to hear about you son, my heart was just breaking reading your story..you see i have also lost a child. i reall know the pain. that type of pain never go away. it it wornt for my belives i really dont know what i would have done..ever want t talk, just let me know..God Bless. my prayers are with you |
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| Comments: After reading your page, my heart aches for you. It's not fair that a mother has to live through the heartache of a son lost, especially when it should have never been. I hope that more parents will visit your site & wake up to the reality that their inno ent children might not be so innocent after all, and do something about it. I can only wish that your pain would go away & that your dedication and love for Keith will live on... |
| Comments: I'm so saddened by your story. I'll remember you and your family in my prayers. |
| Comments: I'm still truly sorry about your son. I didn't know how he died, because I didn't see the next button. I will remember you in my prayers. |
| Comments: I'm so sorry about your son. I read the story, and I still don't understand, exactly how did your son die? My prayers are with you |
| Comments: I am sorry to be writing in this guestbook, sorry that you and your family have suffered needlessly! I am, however, thankful that you are a caring person, enough to build this website and tell the world what is going on, quite literally; under our noses! I thank you for making me aware and will always try to communicate with my daughter (who at this time is only 3 years old). I hope this will help you to deal with your grief, loss and anger. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. {{{{BIG HUGS}}}} |
| Comments: Margaret, your story is so touching. I had never even heard of huffing before. I'm a 15 yr. old girl in Southern, Ontario, Canada, and I'm so sad to hear of such a terrible tragedy. I will certainly increase awareness of your site for you: your plea is ge uine and very important. Thank you. Good Luck and my prayers go to you and your family for now and the future. ~*~Tasia~*~ |
| Comments: I am so very sorry for your tragic loss!!!! {{HUGS}} I pray everyday for my littel daughter Aurora. She is only 8 months old, but already I worry so much for her future in this scary world we live in. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you a d your family. I will pass the link on so others may learn about this dreadful problem!!! |
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| Comments: I think you're a great person. Many others have just sat by and watched things like this happen, but now there is someone who is doing something about it. Good on you! I'm sorry about your loss of Keith. I will pass on your URL to other people I know nd help you get your message out to the world. |
| Comments: I was very touched my your site dedicated to your son. I lost my son Stephen in what they called a freak car accident. It been 8 yrs. now and I can tell you it gets a bit easier to live with as time goes by. But it still breaks your heart every time you g ve it much thought and that has been how I've dealt with it. I don't let myself think about it. God has definitly been my rufuge and strength. I could have not gotten this far without Him. My prayers are with you and if I can help in any way, just let me now. ~Blessings~ |
| Comments: MY heart goes out to you in your pain I can not know the pain you feel at this time but I am spreading your story all over the net as I can. Take care of you so that one day in a distant time you can join him....Know that he is watching over you and guiding you thro this world ...that is his job now......With deepest sympathy....ksteddybear |
| Comments: I feel for you. You will be in my prayers. If you ever want to talk...just email me. My ICQ number is on my site. I cannot say I understand what you are going thru, but I too suffer from major depression. I am seeking treatment. We have something else in ommon--my son is ADHD/Bipolar. Margaret, write me any time. Again you are in my prayers. BTW, Romie sent me... and I am glad that she did! Hugs, Kat |
| Comments: I am so sorry to hear about your lose. I can only imagine the pain and suffering you and your family are enduring. God bless all of you for sharning this story with everyone. My son is only 4 months old and I worry about his future so much. Life is truly ifficult out there in the real world. It seems to be getting worse all the time. Once again, I am truly sorry about your loss. Just now that time heals all wounds and that you guys will meet again one day!!! Nicki |
| Comments: I must give you credit for having the strength to be able to put such a BEAUTIFUL & TOUCHING website in honor of your precious son. Words could never express how sorry I am and I could not imagine what it would be like if I were in your shoes, for I have 4 children that I live for. My heart goes out to you!! Keep your chin up. @---<--- |
| Comments: Your tribute to your son was absolutely beautiful.Although my children are grown I do have grandchildren that I do worry about. Living In Pa. we just had a simular incident where (5) girls died in a auto accident (4) were identified as having inhaled com uter cleaner. Of course all the parents are in denial that this is what they were doing. Parents do not know what their children are doing 24 hours a day. After my son joined the army amd became a responsible person he told me the things that he had don as a child. I was shocked. I did not work and I thought I had a hand on my children. I told him I did not want to hear all those things. I guess I was a lucky parent that he did grow up to be a wonderful person. Parents cannot always be sure what thei children are doing. They have to question, follow and do whatever it takes to help that child be guided into a healthy responsible person. As to children huffying. Well it's not only children. I worked in a restaurant doing banquet work and although I kinda thought it was not normal for all the waiters to be going in the corner and using the aerosol whipped cream cans and putting them in their mouth, I did not know what they were really doing. Most of these waiters were married men with children. I found out later what it was they were doing. Do whatever you have to do to get your tradgedy over to just one person. Your web page in memory of your son will be remembered by me and I will make sure that I tell my children to have their children visit t e web page. Thank you so much for this tribute in your hour of loss. |
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| Comments: My heart goes out to you and your family. You've opened my eyes to this danger and I'll pass along the info to as many people as I can. God Bless you! |
| Comments: Hey i cant say how much im sorry to here what had happened. i am one to speak because i have also lost a family member. i know it hurts. im sorry for your loss, email if you wish ... put for care of ryan. |
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| Comments: I'd like to say that I can't imagine anything worse than losing a child, and you have my sincere sympathy. However, I am getting tired of seeing your post about aerosols on evry board I check at Parent Soup. |
| Comments: I'm so sorry for your loss. I to lost an only son Jason who was 17. May 14, 1997 we were hit by a drunk driver, so I to know exactly how you feel. Our sons were killed so senselessly. It sure opens your eyes to some of the things that go on arround us tha we might not normally have paid attention to. I hope you can help someone with your web pages! God Bless you. In loving memory of my son Jason Curtis Barnett 09-03-79 to 05-14-97. We miss you so much! love Mom http://204.0.16.228/tribute/Detail.CFM?tributes_ID=109 |
| Comments: i am sorry for your loss, i have also lost a friend in high school from huffing gasoline...the website is beautiful...god bless you |
| Comments: God Bless.. And what A beautiful boy Keith is! |
| Comments: Margaret, thank you for allowing me a glimpse into your life and the life of your precious Keith. I have a two year old son and can not imagine life without him. I am so sorry you have to wait to see your son again but rest assured that through your grief he is at peace and waiting on the other side of paradise for you. May the good Lord Bless and keep you and your family. |
| Comments: What a very informative web site. I am truly sorry for your loss of Keith. He sounded like a great kid. Thanks for taking the time to inform everyone about Keiths story and help us realize some of the real dangers that lurk among the real world. Shelly Hansen |
| Comments: I am so sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for you.I never realised how popular "huffing" is. I will definately talk with my 2 boys ages 10 and 7. |
| Comments: Your website for Keith is sadly beautiful, Margaret. My words are inadequate at a time like this. But my heart goes out to you all. Bless you and your family. |
| Comments: Margaret, My deepest sympathies to you and may God bless you for sharing your story. I will talk to my 10 year old son this weekend. He's always talking about the dangers of drugs and alcohols, but I've never heard him say that inhalants were mentioned in his sch ol health class. I'm sure Keith would be proud of you for using your love for him to help others. Sincerely, martha |
| Comments: i have talked with you before. but i wanted to come see your page. i am a recovering cocaine addict of 6 years and also in fight for what you call the Crusade for Life. i do public speaking and live everyday oine day at a time in order to recover. i know ow hard it is and i know the effects of drugs. i lived it for 6 years. only God knows why i am still alive today but i do thank him even when i don't want to be clean and sober i know he is there for me. i pray for you and your fighrt and am willing to do all i can to help. Katie |
| Comments: I read your post on the iVillage boards and linked to your site. Your story has me in tears. My son is not much older than yours and I can't imagine being without him. I know that I would die if I lost him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and you family. Your tribute and your desire to spread the word about inhalants is a message from Keith, from heaven to all of us and we will spread the word. God bless you. (you asked for my url, which is on iVillage, but I do want to say that it is based on a home business...so there is no need for you to visit it). Take care, Mel |
| Comments: ^A^ This is the angel that is looking after you and your family... I am deeply sorry for your loss and very greatful that you chose to enlighten and educate everyone on this grave danger... You and your family will be in my prayers.... Amy |
| Comments: Thank you so much for your message, I am a parent of a 2 yr old and I had no idea that this huffing or inhaling was a way to get high..... May God help you thru this difficult time in your life.. Peace and Love to you.... Michelle |
| Comments: I am so sorry for your lose. I was brought to tears. You have done a beautiful thing, I know it must have been hard. You are helping I have learned alot from your web page. I have a three year old daughter and I never thought about cleaning products being a drug. I want to thank you because you could have possibly just saved my daughters life. |
| Comments: Oh, Cheryl, my heart goes out to you! I read every page with tears in my eyes. I cannot tell you how sorry I am that you and your family have had to go through this kind of pain. As you said, it should not have happened, and I'll do my best to keep it fro happening to anyone I know or care for. Thank you for bearing your grief long enough to alert us to the danger of "huffing". |
| Comments: Margaret, You have made a beautiful site and a wonderful tribute to your son. I have 3 sons myself and my oldest is 10. I'm going to call the numbers you have given for information on how to talk to him about it. Thank you...my prayers are with you and your family. |
| Comments: My heart breaks for you. I can't imagine anything worse than burying a child. I love my two daughters and step-daughter so much, that the mere thought nearly destroys me. I am so impressed with your courage. You really compiled a terrific memorial to you son. I'm sure he's very proud. You are in my thoughts and prayers. |
| Comments: Dear Margeret, I lost my husband,stepson, & 2 brother-laws, not to long ago, went to pick up our new boat and took for 30min spin hit a cliff & there were no survivers--still trying to deal. But losing your son to even something more senseless, well it br kes my heart even more. I copied your story and sent it to every school in my district, hope it helps. love and Godspeed Karyn& Chelsey(15) thank-you for your passion & tenacity for getting out the message. |
| Comments: Your website touched our hearts. May God Bless you and your family. |
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| Comments: What a wonderful tribute to your son. You did a great job. I feel as though I knew him for a brief moment. You touched my heart. I have a 4yr old and will now watch her very carefuly for this kind of thing. Thank you. |
| Comments: I am so sorry for your loss. I came across your post on a board, and decided to check out Keith's page. May God bless you, and all of your family. Love, Grimmy (Christina Brenenstahl) |
| Comments: While you're website brought tears to my eyes it also opened them to this new hazard our children are facing out there. I plan to go home tonight and discuss this w/ my 16yo daughter. In a perfect world, she will be as ignorant about this subject as I w s until today and I, rather than a 'frend', can be the one to educate her. |
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| Comments: Thank you for making this site. I found it because you posted a message on the Multiracial / Cultural board at Parent Soup. I am also doing a research project on this for college, so I was particularly interested. I am very sorry to read the story of w at happened to your son. Thank you for being such a positive mom to try and help others. |
| Comments: Thank you for opening your heart. As a parent, I appreciate your ability and willingness to share your story of loss in a sincere effort to help others. Thank you so much -- I'm sure you've touched the lives of many. |
| Comments: thank you for sharing Keith's story with us, Margaret. I hope your efforts to educate parents will save many lives. This will not be able to make up for the loss of Keith, but it might spare many parents your grief - Catherina, board leader of the Parentsoup's prenatal testing and complications board |
| Comments: Your site touched me so much. I have book marked it and intend to have my 9 and 11 yo look at it in the morning. Keep up your vigil maybe someday you will find the peace you need through helping others to prevent this tragedy. May God bless you in your fight. Laura |
| Comments: I saw your post at the 20-some MB at Parentsoup and decided to take a look at yor site. I am so sorry for your loss, I have 2 little boys and pray everyday nothing will happen to them. I commend you on your strength to fight this problem, and pray that so eone will benefit from it. Melissa, Austin, & Noah Price |
| Comments: I am sadden and feel for you and your familys' loss. Your message is an important one! I will be sharing your sons site with friends and family. |
| Comments: Your web page is very touching! I pray parents will talk with their children about the danger this and other drugs pose. even if they don't do drug, they don't need friends who do, Thanks for your crusade for our children.GodBless!! |
| Comments: This is a very touching tribute to your dear son. I am sorry for your pain and loss. |
| Comments: I'm very sorry for your loss. I found your info on the SAHM board in Parent Soup. I think it's good you are helping to raise awareness. |
| Comments: Margaret I am so sorry for your loss and your only son. I have a daughter and 6 sons but the loss would be just as great if you had one or a dozen. My heart breaks for you. Know that I'm thinking of you in my prayers. Your site should get the message out o all parents of the dangers. |
| Comments: I grieve for you and with you all. I pray that Keith is in the arms of our Father in Heaven. I know it does not make the pain any less for you but, hopefully someday you will take comfort in knowing that no one can hurt him anymore. |
| Comments: I saw a message from you in the Parent Soup pages & clicked on Keith's Page URL. Thank you for your crusade against inhalents. I work with teens at a high school in WA state & so far have not known of any users. I only see a small group of them in the pre chool lab school & they have to be "clean" before working with the 3-5 yr olds. Take care of yourself & soon you will be having the more pleasant memory dreams of Keith. |
| Comments: I know what your going through. I too have lost a loved one. If you like you can look at the site I put up in his memory. Everyone has told me the pain get less sharp with time for your sake and mine I hope so. God Bless |
| Comments: I love you aunt margaret. u did a beautiful job! stay strong. we all love you |
| Comments: your web page has fiiled my heart. your story filled my eyes with tears. i would also like to deticate this message to you son/brother, Keith. even though i don't know you or Keith, i'd like to give you my best wishes in the futur!! :-) |
| Comments: Your website brought tears to my eyes. I am a senior in high school and have heard of such things although, until now, I never believed it. Your story has touched my heart and will touch the hearts off all who hear it. |
| Comments: I'm so sorry to hear about your son's death...I'm 18 years old, and it always pains me to hear about people my age or younger who have been victims of drug abuse, be it their own or someone else's. I don't know what I can do to help you except to pray for you...I am a college student, and so I have little money to donate to any causes, but you CAN count on my prayers. Good luck with your fight against inhalant abuse; you are already making more of a difference than you know. |
| Comments: WOW! I didn't know about "huffing" until now. |
| Comments: you did a beautiful job mom.... i love you! |
| Comments: Margeret:) wonderful contributation to your son's death im sure he has that wonderful smile right now up in heaven seeing how much you are trying to protect others through your love for him. I came here cause of the BOLT boards and you posted a note on there. your son didn't deserve to die, no one does. expeci lly if it was that young and for a stupididy reason like that. I AM 14 YEARS OLD I WOULD NEVER TRY ANY INHALENTS EXPECIALLY NOW BECAUSE OF YOUR STORY.. NEITHER DO ANY OF MY FRIENDS I AM GOING TO PASS YOUR ADDRESS ON TO THEM DID YOUR SON REALLY HAVE HIS OWN WEBPAGE THAT HE MADE THOUGH? WHERE ARE YOU FROM? I FEEL SOOO SAD FOR YOU DEALING THROUGH THIS!! :( ONE TIME WE WERE GETTING READY TO DO A PLAY IN SIXTH GRADE (IM NOW IN 8TH( AND ONE OF MY FRIENDS STARTED SNIFFING A MARKER. IM NOT A TATTLE TALE, I MEAN I WASN'T EVEN WHEN I WAS A KID, BUT I THOUGHT THAT WOULD KILL HIM SO I TOLD. HIS PARENTS THANKED ME AND HE NEVER TRIED IT AGAIN AND TO THIS DAY HE THANKS ME:) LOVE YA XOXOXOXOXO WRITE NE TIME: CANDY69GH@HOTMAIL.COM |
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| Comments: What a beautiful memorial to your lost son. I hope in time you heal and carry on with the business of living for yourself and your family. Time heals all wounds it's just a question of how much scar tissue you carry in your heart. |
| Comments: My prayers go out to you. I can only hope that time will ease your pain, for I know in my heart Keith will always be in you thoughts and now he will be also be in mine. God Bless You. |
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| Comments: Margaret... I'll e-mail you now |
| Comments: I am very sorry for your loss I think of my 14 year old daughter as of being very responsiable but, as I see it can be others mistakes that can effect your own children. I will pass your story on because I think you are right about it may save other live . I am so sorry it couldn't of been your sons. |
| Comments: Margaret, I am very sorry to hear of your loss I have a 7 year old daughter and know now that it is an additional thing I need to warn her of and to watch foe signs of. Amy |
| Comments: :( I am sorry for your loss |
| Comments: Margaret, That was a wonderful tribute to your son ! I am sorry that you are having to go thru this. May God be with you and grant you peace. Love, Diana (Mother Hen) |
| Comments: Margaret, this is a wonderful tribute to Keith. I know that he is watching from his place in heaven and that his star shins brightly every night. Margaret, I wrote the following March of 1998 to another that had lost her child. I would like to share it with you. "What a beautiful person you sound like. I am crying as I read this, for your loss. Loosing someone close to us is difficult at any time but the loss of a child is that much more difficult to bear. Only G-d, in his infinite wisdom knows why that happens. I too am a mother, of a wonderful young woman and I know that I would be devistated if anything were to happen to her. So I can understand your pain even though I have not suffered your loss. It takes courage and strength to go on with your life. I applaude your for the strengh and courage you have and you show by sharing your loss for all the world to see. G-d, in his infinite wisdom has determined where we all fit in the major scheme of life. This I believe with all my heart. Happiness, sadness, laughter, silence, life and death. They are all part of why we are here. Just remember you are not alone in this world. There are people out there that do care about you. You do not always need to know a person a long time to care about them nor they you. When you are ready, please stop by and say hello, that I may share the laughter of my soul with you. For it is true that laughter can help when we are down or sad. |
| Comments: This is such a great site! you did a great job! Shocking mmmmmmmmmm maybe but in such a beautiful way it draws your attention |
| Comments: I felt that I knew Keith for a moment. Lyn |
| Comments: Dear Margaret, What a beautiful and moving website you have created in honor of your son. I am sure he is looking down over my shoulder right now as I browse, and how proud he must be of this tribute you have put together for him. I will be honored to do my part in he ping you get Keiths, and your, message across by forwarding this link to each and every person in my address book. If we only save one child, thats what its all about. God bless you, Margaret, and I hope you find peace. Continue on, shouting your messa e. Its very needed in this world we live in. DiFritz |
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| Comments: Dear Margaret, This site is not only a beautiful memorial to Keith and the wonderful life he lived, but a living tribute of strength, love and courage. I hope it spreads your very important message across the entire net and touches many lives. And in doing so, I hope it brings you peace. With much love, Judy |
| Comments: Dear Margaret, My heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your beloved son. I am Judy's sister and know the grief you are experiencing. My hope is that my word may someday be of some consolation. Your website is beautiful and touching. As a matter of fact it got to me so much, I had to pause on several occassions to dry my tears. My roommate is a teacher for a middle school. She teaches 8th grade science, and I frequently serve as a volunteer for the school. I know what an influence young peers can have. I have shown your website to my roommate in hopes she will carry it back t her classroom. You see, she just started a research program with her students to teach them how to use the internet. One day a week, she takes 5 classes (of approx. 35 students each,) into a computer lab and gives them addresses to look up and write a rief summary about it. The school is just about ready to celev\brate "Just say no to drugs week" and this will be a perfect topic. I know as well as you, you can never reach all of them, but we must never stop trying. God Blesss you in this effort. |