DEATH OF A CHILD by Cindi Smith

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16-SEP-2007	Cindi Smith

DEATH OF A CHILD

Watauga, TX

This young lady was killed by a drunk driver about 3 months ago. She died along with her best friend when the car they were riding in was hit broadside. I drive past this spot just about everyday and my heart and prayers go out to her family. To lose a child is something no parent should ever have to endure, especially one that is so tragic. If you drink, don't drive!

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Guest		30-Oct-2008 01:44
I think, that for me, this is the worst. No one should bury their child...yet.

Gary Winters		10-Oct-2007 17:50
Tragic, sad, powerful

Guest		19-Sep-2007 23:42
sadly enough i pass about four of these each day. two more than i when i moved here. they always give me chills....

Guest		19-Sep-2007 21:49
All I can say is touching and sad :(

Guest		19-Sep-2007 20:28
Well said Cindi!!!! Moving image -

Nicki Thurgar		19-Sep-2007 19:11
So sad...I can relate to that having lost my brother in a similar situation... Don't drink & drive.... EVER!!

Lee G		19-Sep-2007 16:55
Powerful image. So sad we still have a problem with these drinking drivers. Seems simple, Tougher laws and stop the alcohol industry from lobbying congress.

Katie Chew		19-Sep-2007 14:35
Vote.

s_barbour		19-Sep-2007 13:49
This type of thing happens far too often, when will people learn? Hopefully by posting this image, it will reminded us to not to let their friends and loved ones get behind the wheel after having a few. This just breaks my heart.

mojoflowerchick		19-Sep-2007 12:41
such a sad thing.. good advice

royalld		19-Sep-2007 11:57
Very sad.

Guest		19-Sep-2007 11:33
Great tribute... This is so sad and I seem to recall seeing this on the news. There seems to be a whole lot of these out and around the DFW area. I pass one daily in Carrollton that has a cross and Dad on it.

Guest		19-Sep-2007 10:18
Terrible thing! I like your sober treatment of this image.

Marlin Markle		19-Sep-2007 09:53
Beautiful tribute,just wish there were less of them ,seen to mamy to mention

Tomasz Dziubinski - Photography		19-Sep-2007 09:49
Vote !

laine82		19-Sep-2007 09:32
Heartbreaking for those left behind

Jola Dziubinska		19-Sep-2007 08:54
Very moving photo and words. We pass such road memorials too often here as well. Outstanding tribute, Cindi, the treatment emphasisez strong effect. Vote.

Ann...		19-Sep-2007 08:17
We should all stop and think more of the effects of our actions upon others. A truly heartrending image, as so it should be Cindi.

JW		19-Sep-2007 07:38
What a poignant image, and thanks for the message. The road death toll in the UK is equivalent to a "9/11 Twin Towers" EVERY YEAR!! Strange that we don't have a war for that cause!

Guest		19-Sep-2007 07:27
So sad, and happens far too often. The harsh contrast in the image is exactly right to emphasise the stark reality of the tragedy it represents.

beverley harrison		19-Sep-2007 07:08
if ever an advert for drunk driving were needed...this would be it!!

JSWaters		19-Sep-2007 05:30
Heartbreaking. We buried a friend of 20+ years last Friday...killed by a drunk driver. It's so painful I can hardly stand it. Real life ain't always pretty and it damn sure is never fair. Thanks, Cindi, for calling attention to this. Jenene

Robin Reid		19-Sep-2007 03:38
That is heart breaking. All drunkendrivers should be put in jail.

Greg Harp		19-Sep-2007 03:32
Wow... Outstanding work Cindi.

carol j. phipps		19-Sep-2007 03:03
Effective tribute, Cindi. I had a brother killed by a drunk driver.

Char		19-Sep-2007 02:59
Hi Cindi, This is so sad and it happens all the time. I really love your picture and the treatment you used on it. \/ My nephew is doing a book on roadside memorials in Michigan (he lost a father and a sister).

petesie		19-Sep-2007 02:52
Heart wrenching and a powerful image. Well said, Cindi.

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