Heather's Story

"I want to hold up a big sign, saying, 'Do not text & drive. My daughter lost her life.'" -Wendy Lerch

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  1. Tracy
    Jun 10, 2011

    Thankyou you came to Whidbey Island and shared your message today with students of LMS via my daughter Savannah’s Senior project I appreciate you sharing your story with all of us and helping my daughter with her senior project. God bless you and I want you to know we are sorry for your loss.


  2. jessica
    Jun 10, 2011

    I am so sorry for your loss.
    God bless, hang in there and spread your message and I will too.


  3. Mark Horner
    Apr 15, 2011

    It’s great news to learn that Heather’s story has reached you and your daughter, Ms. Crittenden. Thanks for taking a moment to share your thoughts here. Rest assured, Heather’s parents appreciate hearing from you , too.


  4. Lani Crittenden
    Apr 15, 2011

    Thank you for your courage and strength. We saw Heathers’ car at the Spring Fair in Puyallup today. My daughter is not old enough to drive but I think seeing the car and reading Heathers’ story had an effect on her. She made a promise that she will never text and drive. I know that you have reached many children with your story, thank you for reaching mine. I’m so sorry for you loss.


  5. Cheryl Varnadoe
    Feb 25, 2011

    Thank you for sharing this . I am so very sorry for your loss. I kow what you are doing it touching the lives of other teens in a positive way.


  6. Rebecca
    Feb 20, 2011

    I’m so sorry for your loss; can’t begin to imagine the pain and heartache you have.

    Thank you for your tremendous efforts to bring awareness to everyone about the danger of TWD. The visual of Heather’s car is humbling; speaks more than words, laws and parental warnings. I’m sure your outreach will save lives. God bless you~


  7. Kirsten
    Feb 19, 2011

    I’m so sorry for the loss of your beautiful girl. I am going to ask my teenagers to watch this & hope and pray they never text and drive.


  8. Mark Horner
    Feb 19, 2011

    Thank you, Mr. Smith. Hope & pray no one in Meaford–or anywhere else–will die such a preventable death. But the reality sure suggests it’s only a matter of time…

    Things must change. To include our collective attitudes about TWD. You certainly seem to be on the right path. Thanks for sharing here.

    -Mark Horner
    Editor, heathersstory.org


  9. Dennis Smith
    Feb 19, 2011

    What a horrific tragedy..I am from Ontario Canada.litttle town of Meaford…

    Texting goes on all the time..The OPP hit us with a fine of $ 150.00 if there is any infication of texting OR Distracted Driving..

    We still have not caught the vision..”"”"”"”"”"”"”"”"”"$$$ has not worked…

    We will..I hope it does not take the tragedy of your family..I love your website…a marvellous tribute to a loved daughter


  10. Alanis starks
    Jan 26, 2011

    :(

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