Shalom, I wanted to share tragic news with you at outsports. My beloved husband is dead. His young, beautiful life was snuffed out by a drunk driver. I never knew when he left our home that I would never see him alive again. He died instantly. I hope he suffered no pain but I do not know for sure. Our family is mourning the death of this wonderful, kind man. I told the family and friends in lieu of flowers to donate to one of his favorite charities: Oxfam, Terrance Higgins Trust or Anonymous For Animal Rights at www.anonymous.org.il

I would like to dedicate the follow poem to my husband. It is called 'The Traveler' by James Dillet Freeman: He has put on invisibility. Dear Lord I cannot see But this I know, although the road ascends and passes from my sight, That there will be no night: That you will take him gently by the hand And lead him om Along the road of life that never ends, And he will find it is not death but dawn. I do not doubt that You are there as here And you will hold him dear. Our life did not begin at birth, It is not of the earth: And this that we call death, it is no more Than the opening and closing of a door- And in Your house how many rooms must be Beyond this one where we rest momently. Dear Lord, I thank you for the faith that frees, The love that knows it cannot lose its own: The love that, looking through the shadows, sees That You and he and I are ever one! Shalom to my darling. We will meet again.

Elemental, I am profoundly sorry for your loss. Driving drunk seems to have hit epidemic proportions in so much of the country now a days. Count me in as one who strongly believes that the criminal justice system in the US is NOT dealing with this problem well. Too many get out to soon, and committ the same crime over and over and over it seems. How many more innocent people need to die. Something needs to change. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

God bless you in your time of need and find comfort in his memory, his love and time together.

How terribly sad. Condolences, Elemental.

I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and yours.

Wow...I am terribly sorry for your loss. That is truly sad news. I pray that you find peace, comfort, and strength in your time of sorrow and cherish your wonderful memories. May your husband rest in peace.

Alex,
There are no words to describe such a senseless loss! I am so very sorry! I know you were very happy with him and no one should have to experience such a painful loss! My sincerest condolences.

Ed

Hugs. And thanks for sharing this with us.

LXN

My sincerest condolences to you and your family. Much Love.

OMG.
That is awful! I am so sorry for your loss!
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this time.

I am so sorry for your loss. We never think the last time that we see a loved will turn out to be THE last time. The grief over the death of one's spouse is a long and difficult road. Please feel free to continue pouring out your feelings here, whether it's sometime next week or sometime next year.

My deepest condolences!!

Oh, no... Oh, no...

Words fail.

My condolences...please do look through the shadows along the road you travel.

So, so sorry for your loss.

The Freeman poem was touching. May you find comfort in the love of family and friends.

I am so deeply sorry. I will say a prayer for you and your beloved. I wish I could do more.

Very sorry to hear that news, Elemental. You and your husband are in my thoughts and prayers. Shalom.

We grieve with you, Elemental. Your heart must ache. So do ours.

I am very sorry for your loss, Elemental. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

My condolences Elemental.

My thoughts are with you Elemental in your tragic loss.

I am so sorry for you loss. My prayers go out to you. May he rest in peace.

I'm so sorry for your loss, Elemental. Take comfort in the wonderful memories you have of him. My thoughts are with you.

My sincere condolences to you.

Drunk driving is one thing that really pisses me off, for a few reasons. It's the ultimate in irresponsibility and immaturity. Second, when an accident occurs, it almost always is the person who's drunk who walks away unharmed or at least alive. The innocent child, mom, dad, or in your case partner is the one needlessly killed. Third, it's easily avoidable. Fourth, the laws punishing drunk driving are too lenient. Treat it as it should be: manslaughter at least, murder at most.

I have had a relative and two friends in my life whose lives were senselessly snuffed out by some ass**** who lacked the brains to not get behind the wheel while drunk.

I have been drunk many times in my life, but I can proudly say that I believe I have never driven drunk. When I even think I've had too much, I unilaterally give my keys to someone else and ask them to drive.

Elemental, nothing I can say will probably help or lessen your pain at a time like this. As someone who has not had the privilege of having a husband, I cannot say I know how you feel. That would be disingenuous of me; but I can say that I'll say a prayer for not just him but you as well, hoping that in such a painful time as this, Yahweh will help you through it.

I'm in the anger phase now at the killer of my mate. Drunk drivers are evil scum.