[Gypsy & Me]

Three years ago today two of my friends died as a result of drink driving. This morning I received this email from one of the man's sister. I just wanted to share with you all as reminder to watch over and remind your families and love ones to be safe.

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Dear Friends

Today is three years since our Fran was taken from us. Words cannot express how much my heart has ached everyday since. I miss his cheeky charm and the way he could make light of any situation, always bringing me up when I was at my lowest. Today I know he's up there and he is looking down on me and I know in my mind he will be making some kind of comment about me not having to complain about needing to get in the bathroom anymore or that I should be grateful no one uses the last of the milk in the morning, that's just the person he was, always an upside to everything.

There are 100 things I wanted to write this in this message to you all but now I've started typing the words fail me. I've no need to tell you all what a wonderful, kind, caring, giving person he was. He touched the hearts of many people and the attendance of his funeral showed just what a well thought of person he was.

My parents and I thank the people that lit the candles last night, the many flowers that have been laid there already this week and the people who attended the match on Sunday.

Our hearts also go out to Alex's family. We have no bad words to say about Alex or that night and we don't blame him at all. We would just give anything to have them both back with us.


Precious Lives
Did you think it couldn't happen?
Did you think it wasn't real?
You thought of only fun and games
as you got behind the wheel.
You knew it was stupid,
you didn't stop to think.
You got into the car that night;
you'd had too much to drink.
You didn't even see the tree;
you were going much too fast.
You drew in a sharp breath,
a breath that was your last.
Three precious lives were lost that night.
You weren't the first to die.
We think about you lovingly
as each day passes by.
This poem is a warning
to each and every one.
The results of drunken driving
can never be undone.

Anonymous


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I ask YT members to send your thoughts and prayer to the families of Fran and Alex on this day.