Really sad today.
By Thoroughrob
@Thoroughrob (11742)
United States
September 24, 2007 8:28pm CST
I had a phone call last night that everyone just hates. My cousin's son was killed in a car accident yesterday. He was only 16. There were no drugs or alcohol involved. He just was on a road with lots of curves and cut one too short and hit a tree. He had only gotten his license recently. It is such a tragedy. I feel so bad for his family, but what do you say?
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@prettygirl_80650 (306)
• United States
25 Sep 07
awww this is sad But you have to be thankful that it wasnt the act of some one being under the influence of some substance. my prayers are with you and your family
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@tanjam420 (228)
• United States
25 Sep 07
i am soo very sorr for your loss. i kno too well how you feel. my husband's cousin was killed in a car accident in june and she was 16 herself. again she was on a dirt road and some how lost controll the two girls that were with her survived but it is still unclear what happened there are so many stories noone knows the truth.. all you can do is be strong for the family and listen to them when they need t vent on this horrible ordeal. it is still very hard and we are still coping. so i truly understand what you are going throw... my prayers are with you and your family tonight...
@Thoroughrob (11742)
• United States
25 Sep 07
My sister was killed at the age of 19. Hers was drinking and driving. I know what I seen my parents go through. It has been since 1990 and the holidays are still horrible. They still get all upset. I just took over everything when that happened. I feel so bad for my cousin and his wife.
What is scary is my son is going to be driving within a year and I am definitely not ready for it.
@estherlou (5015)
• United States
8 Oct 07
I'm so sorry to hear this. It is truly one of those unbelievable tragedies. There is not much you can say about something like this. Everyone will be affected for quite a long time.
@copperkitten (3473)
• United States
4 Nov 07
Im very sorry to hear about this. I will say a prayer for the family and everyone involved. Its always such a tradgidy when someone so young passes. I guess God had better plans for him.
@suspenseful (40192)
• Canada
3 Nov 07
That is so sad, to have someone's life to be over in an instant. My prayers go out to the family. It is a good thing he was not drinking, but it is a bad thing if he was your cousin's only son. Boys are in more danger than girls. I gather words cannot express the grief you feel or that of your cousin. I hope in time the hurt lessens, but I gather that is too much to ask for.
@Tootallmom (29)
• United States
4 Nov 07
My prayers are with you and your family. So sorry to hear that.
@cheenlly (3476)
• Philippines
28 Sep 07
oh sorry to hear this, this is very sad as well as very tragic with the family. Life is very unpredictable, no one knows when is the time. I give my sympathy to you. What had happen maybe had a purpose, no one knows what it is but we had to accept it. This will take time to heal for the love ones. Time will only tell. The only lesson we have to learn on this is that we should always pray whenever we travel or whatever we do, that God will protect us and guide us. That we should be careful on our way. Im very sorry to hear this. My sympathy and condolence to you.
@LilyoftheThorns (12918)
• United States
25 Sep 07
Oh my gosh. That is just, so so awful! I am so sorry for your and your familys terrible loss. It's hard to understand how these things can happen, especially to someone so young. It's just so tragic. I wish you and his family the best.
@furqanoops (363)
• Pakistan
30 Sep 07
that is very sad news and i just want to add that no one knows what will happen next the life is going on and it never tell us that i am going to stop now and talk about accidents well they are geeting more are more in quantiy if we compare past with future. its sounds me so sad he was just 16 that is nothing age dear
@Dee351972 (743)
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30 Sep 07
hi, my name is dee.It is very hard to know what to say to someone that has lost a child.You are afraid to say the wrong thing.I my slef lost my 7 year old daughter 3 years ago.I find what helps me is talking about it and family and freinds just being there for me. there is no way to know the rigtt thing to say, i do know that olny a person that lost a child really understands. i mean you feel for them but un less u have gone through it yourslef you dont know. I am very sorry for your family loss.I will say just be there for you r cousin and i do belive that talking does help. I do know also though that everyone deals with the loss diffetnly.If you need t talk or you family you can messae me.
@imrioho (34)
• China
26 Sep 07
It is a sadly accient indeed. Stay with them and help them to go though this experience. Wish they can become well soon...
@izathewzia (5134)
• Philippines
30 Sep 07
I hate the news,too! I hope your cousin will take the lost of his son lightly. I know it really hurts badly but life must go on for her/him. And besides she/he still has a lot to do with her/his life. My condolences.
@dana234 (2114)
• Spain
25 Sep 07
I can understand how you feel. It´s impossible to find words which express your sadness about this tragic accident. I think it´s best to let them know by a hug that they can count on you to help them and that you´re there to give them support.
Dana
@brendalee (6082)
• United States
25 Sep 07
I am so sorry to hear that. Its so sad when a young life is taken like that. There really isn't much you can say except be there for the family.
@Rozie37 (15499)
• Turkmenistan
25 Sep 07
I am really sorry to hear this, you could say that. Or you could ask if they need any help with anything. I would just show up and sit around waiting to see where I was needed. Sometimes, there is nothing you can say.
@clamarco808 (312)
• United States
25 Sep 07
I am sorry for your loss. The road to the area we live in is just like that and I am worried about my oldest son starting to drive next yr & stuff. We are praying for all of your family.