I'm praying for you all. Sept 4th 2021 a 17 yr old hit me with my 2 daughters t- bone. My two daughters are 5 and 7. My 5 yr old Kaylin did not survive because her side of the car took so much of the impact. My 7 yr old had brain surgery and I had face surgery. It was the worst ever. I am constantly trying everyday to make it through the days but it's super hard. I'm glad you shared your story.
This is so sad and so preventable. I'm a former police officer from the 1970's era, I am not ashamed to admit I was out to get drunk drivers. Back then our courts would not prosecute anybody for DUI that registered below .12 (Back then the legal limit was .10) The small towns I worked hated me for this very reason, and they rejoiced when I was asked to leave by city councils because the bar owners were constantly complaining that the drunks were afraid of getting arrested. After seeing this I hope I saved at least one family from this trauma.
@Biwabik223, thank you sir for everything you did. I pray you saved more than 1 life. I pray you saved many. It's such a tragedy that people get behind the wheel so intoxicated they can barely stand. If they do survive, if they're in an accident, and take other people's lives, they instantly become mad and refuse to take responsibility. I am glad that people finally figured out that even if you have 1 drink, everyone is different. 1 drink may not affect you like it would someone else. Regardless, it slows your response down. People need to take responsibility and not get behind a steering wheel and drive 1 foot if they have had any alcohol or substance. This is the tragedy they create by not being responsible for their actions. May God Bless You for all you have done to prevent this as much as you possibly could. These families shouldn't have to go through such terrible tragedies caused by selfish people.
I lost my husband who was killed by a drunk driver at 900 in the morning. He was only 26years young 😢 he left me a widow and single mom of a two year old and three year old. My little boy cried for his daddy everynight for almost a seven months. PEOPLE STOP DRIVING IMPAIRED ITS SO SELFISH 😢
I have personally held and comforted a child who lost a parent during the night and it was so painful I cannot even describe, I cannot imagine going through months of this nightly while also grieving and trying to adjust. I am so sorry. You are a warrior.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I will never understand why anyone thinks this is okay. It needs to be something that people are shamed for doing. It seems to have become socially okay especially in America as they seem to not take it very seriously over there.
Man. I’m not an overly emotional kinda guy, I’ve dealt with a lot of tragedy and death in my 45 years… and good times too. But watching you tell this story just about knocked that lump in my throat loose. I am very sorry for your loss, and I am happy you still have your mom. You have the most beautiful and soulful eyes I have ever seen, like windows right into you…
I've only seen a couple of your videos, and you, beautiful girl, are amazing. These responsibilities you had, were the kind no one ever wants to endure, yet you handled everything with grace. Bless you and your family. I'm so proud you're involved in getting the story told from the heart. I don't know you, but darlin' I love you ❤️.
It fell on me to tell my brother his 19 year old son died in a car accident. It was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do. But my burden was nothing compared to his as he buried his first born child. May God continue to give you and your family strength to persevere. Amen.
I’m so sorry for your loss! I used to be a prosecutor and I absolutely had zero patience for drunk drivers. I didn’t understand why people treated these crimes so leniently when I would always tell defense attorneys and judges the risks of driving drunks so I didn’t agree with being lenient for DUI cases. I typically pushed for the harshest penalties I could try because I think DUI is such a stupid and selfish crime!
I wish I had hired you as our defense attorney to fight my daughter’s case in 2017. My daughter is a survivor of a drunk driver who was under the influence of alcohol and illegal drugs, as well as prescription drugs. The lawyer that was hired and represented my daughter just did the bare minimum. Declaring that his family had no money nor insurance, but will pay the minimum of what can be paid accordingly. No money could help my daughter at the time and that was not our focus. We wanted justice, and we wanted him to face the repercussions of his actions. My daughter suffers everyday with an anoxic brain injury/traumatic brain injury, severe epilepsy, impaired memory, and spasticity in her whole left side of her body. she struggles with walking every day; was informed that she may never even walk no reason on her own, but she survived the hardest part of being able to move and feeling the pain of doing just that. His punishment, a slap on his wrists and months of probation as well as enjoying his life making many more mistakes with the law and drugs…maybe even worse. His punishment doesn’t fit the crime! Sorry for the novel and I just wanted to share that.
I actually did leave a message about this before,I totally agree,the driver took 3 lives, got in the car with no thought for anyone except himself,so that is 3 murders committed in my mind,so that's 3 life sentences, looking at some of these messages and the total destruction and injuries, and the drivers get a few years a slap on the wrist,where is the justice in the world,I personally don't know any of you,but I feel so angry for you all 😢
Becuz drunkenness is considered an illness now, society thinks they can’t not drink. Not being selfish. My family is full of drunks. That viewpoint did not help them. It’s an age old sin, period.
The driver did not see them in the car & actively say “oh, a family of tiktokers! I’m going to ram into them & try to kill all of them!”. It was an extremely tragic *accident* yes, but not intentional/1st degree murder.
Do you have any idea how strong you are for taking care of all those horrible things? Identify your siblings, telling your dad they passed away and telling your mom 3 of her angels were gone. You, girl, are strong! I can only imagine how awfully depressed and sad you are feeling some days. But I truly believe you can get through it 🙏❤❤ God bless you and your family
Donna, I am so sad that this happened to you and your family. He was so young and had so much life ahead of him. I had just completed my first year of college at that time of his death. That was so long ago, but still remains fresh in my mind. I am sad to think how that long ago time is still a big part of your life. I lost the first cousin I remember being born (I have 24 cousins on my dad's side, there are 27 grandchildren) when I was in elementary school. I am the 4th oldest of the group and I was overwhelmingly devastated. I had seen him in my parents' home asleep in his car seat. I remember loving him so much because I knew him from the start of his life. He was killed in a car accident the next day.
I lost my grandma to a drunk driver in 1966. Still makes me so sad to this day. She was the passenger front seat. His passenger in front seat also. Head in collision killed both upon impact. My grandpa was in a coma for 3 months. My aunt seated behind my grandma was stuffed under the front seat. She had a long recovery with plates in her head, face, and both legs. She just recently passed 58 yrs after the wreck. The neighbor seated behind grandpa only had a broken arm. The drunk driver had no injuries. State trooper clocked him at 125mph. Before he could hit lights & sirens, headon occurred. Only got a speeding ticket!!!. Trooper stated one car full of bibles & church programs & the other full of empty beer bottles. My grandparents were retuning home after Sunday evening services. How one person's poor judgement affected so many lives. I pray for your family. I admire the grace & strength of you, Katie & your mother. God bless your mission.
In 36 years of driving I’ve never driven after having a drink. Not even one drink. I’ve had people say oh one won’t hurt, but this gives me reason to believe that any amount can impair you & any amount does hurt. I’m glad I have this mentality, I only hope that your mission to raise awareness encourages more people to completely abstain from drink driving. The horrendous aftermath is just not worth it. You’re in my thoughts ❤
As soon as alcohol touches the mucosa inside your mouth, it begins to change the chemistry of the body. Everyone’s chemistry is different with a multitude of factors that affect said chemistry, from body weight, to inflammatory response, to hormone levels, etc. I could go on and on but this isn’t medical school right? The point is that the levels and laws are too lax because two drinks for a 100lb 70 yo female who typically only drinks socially are not the same as two drinks for a 21 yo 250lb man who drinks every night. Also, what quantifies what the two drinks are that they recommend as a guideline per se? I could drink two fishbowl margaritas and be passed out on the floor (actually no because I don’t drink, but I digress). Tolerance plays an incredible role as well, what one has been doing every day for the majority of their life will dictate how much they can consume and function coherently. This is true with drugs as well and that is just as much a problem. I was recently in Michigan and I can’t tell you how many people who were smoking marijuana and then driving around. I have no problem with alcohol or marijuana, just don’t operate a vehicle, heavy machinery or do anything that puts other people at risk, including having to save you, provide you aid or keep you from dying while using our resources. Respectfully, I am right with you on this one! ❤
My cousin was killed by drunk driver and left 6 children behind. I have zero tolerance for drunk driving. I am so sorry that happened to your family. Thank God your Mother has you.
My brother struggles with addiction to prescription medication’s, he gets behind the wheel sometimes when I’m not paying attention to him, his level of intoxication from these medications is unbelievable.Your story gave me the strength to call his doctor and let her know what was going on. He went to this doctor yesterday for his monthly appointment and she removed him from the medication!!! So thank you for telling your story!!! Lots of love from Indiana!!! 💜💜💜💜
I'm an ex addict, and I want to say that you did a wonderful thing most family members enable to a degree. But please still watch him. It's so so hard to stop taking prescription medication that was my addiction. It is the worst thing to go thru so without medical help some people who are highly addicted to those medications try but don't make it without medical help.
You may never see this because I just found your channel but I’m so sorry for your tremendous loss at the hands of a selfish person with no regard for others. My Mother was killed by a drunken driver when I was 4 years old. There were three of us children and we never called anyone Mom again. She was only 24. Her murderer was a neighbor of ours and he killed her just a few blocks from home…they almost made it. My life has never been the same and I have made it my life’s mission to try and prevent drunk driving by even offering rides on major holidays, my family and neighbors all know they can call me at any hour for a ride. I HATE alcohol to this day.
Sadly, this could happen to ANYONE. ... Not just losing someone we love from a drunk driver, but killing someone because we drove drunk... The real statistics of how many people that have taken the wheel after having a drink is easily in the 80-90%... So it's easy to judge people by saying "Everybody knows not to drink and drive" , until something like THIS happens to THEM...
I am so very saddened that you lost your mom at such a young age. It sounds like you were raised by good people, probably relatives. The neighbor that killed her has hopefully been convicted to the utmost of the law. I sincerely hope that your life has worked out so far. I most sincerely hope that your life, and that of your siblings, continues in a positive direction so that you are able to grow and become the people your mom would have wanted all of you to become.
Im so heartbroken for you and your family. Im a retired funeral director and helping families go through losing their family members to drunk driving murders or suicide is the hardest thing of life, and i cried many tears, but i also had to keep it together to help them get through the worst time of their lives. God bless you all.
Four days after your family's accident, my best friend lost her sister and brother-in-law in Las Vegas due to a drunk driver. That woman was sentenced to prison and cried a river of tears in court, but it will never bring back the people she killed. I'm so incredibly sorry for your family's loss.
I lived in Vegas for 21 years. There’s at least 3 dui fatalities a week. I’m not exaggerating in the 21 years I’d say conservatively 3000 people have died in the streets of Vegas.
You are a blessing from God. To have to identify your siblings, tell your mom the horrible news about her kids........ I have so much respect for you. What I see in you is this down-to-earth young lady doing God's work. Thank you so much for being there for your mom and family. I saw a video where your mom talks about the crash, shows photos of caskets, funeral and other things, for your momma to stand up in front of people to talk about her children passing away due to a drunk driver is down right COURAGEOUS. You are good people. Congratulations for starting the Simmons3 Foundation. God Bless you.
My heart goes out to you and your mom. My 8yr old cousin was killed by a drunk driver. My brother of another mother was killed by a drunk driver. You are so right, it was no accident someone chose to risk and take your loved ones lives. I am so sorry for your losses.
I've never been so heart broken for a family in my life and one thing that really breaks my heart is I know that momma is so broken on the inside but she does a great job putting on a strong front but to imagine the survivors guilt she probably deals with on a daily basis really gets to me because she's already going through enough.
To lose three children/siblings in one go is beyond heartbreaking. May the Lord continue to wrap His arms around you and your family, in Jesus' Name. Big hugs.
Where was "the lord" when those children died .He sure wasn't wrapping his arms around them then .Hes a cruel despicable god who allows children to die in agony😠
@@susiespearing6165 Where was God? Whispering into the heart of the alcoholic pleading him to surrender his addiction and to turn his will and his life over to Him. This is what happens when we refuse to listen to God.
@@childofgod269i wish God would come and whisper in my ear to comfort me when I'm relapsing and on the verge of svicide lol im not against believing God but this shits ridiculous
I can't imagine the loss your family has endured. My best friend lost her husband and his best friend to a drunk driver on April 7, 2023. She is devastated to say the least. The crash was his third time being caught driving drunk. This should have never happened.
@@MichelleNagir I've talked to her a few times but she is still so consumed by the grief that it's hard for her to escape her sudden loss and carry on. We're not in the same state so the phone is our only option. Sadly, my niece lost her husband to cancer last month and she's totally heartbroken also. It's so sad that they have to go through such loss. My heart breaks for everyone that has had loved ones taken from them far too soon. The loss of three at the same time is unthinkable. They have turned their pain into a mission for good and that is the best thing that could come out of the loss of their beloved family members. Thanks for caring Michelle, I'm praying that everyone will remain safe and secure wherever they may go. God bless you and yours... 🙏
Yes I agree, unfortunately alot of DUI drivers continue to get more and more until they do kill innocent people. Here in my town 3 young 17 and 18 yr old girls were going to get snacks at around 11 pm from the store on the way a driver who had gotten 2 or 3 (I don't remember) DUIs was driving beyond drunk going 100 mph and they didn't see him he didn't die nor did his passenger, and all he was concerned about after the accident was his car. He was alot older so he lived a good portion more of his life than those girls and he gets to live( though he is in prison) but still not every person feels remorse or empathy for taking a life/lives. He should have already been in jail or some kind of something should be thought of to stop them from being able to get a car or drive (besides of course the legal way) I don't know something seems like we are smart enough to think of something. I'm so sorry for your family having to go thru any of this bs!! I pray that you receive as much peace as you can in this awful situation.
@@aquilasteckel2533 There are far too many life altering injuries and deaths caused by totally irresponsible people that are old enough to know better. Their decision to drive while under the influence of any mind-altering substance, pot included, comes with the knowledge that an auto accident can happen to anyone at any time, especially if you are drinking or under another influence. They are also responsible for the catastrophic cost of medical services that come with such horrible injuries that may never be reversed. The monetary cost and the personal cost of a person's mental and physical health can never be calculated. They are never ending and off of the chart destructive to families affected by totally irresponsible people that can never begin to pay for the damages they have caused. Even if they do end up being held responsible by serving prison time, that prison term is also at the expense of every single taxpayer in America because prisons are a for-profit industry. So, no matter what happens the innocent always pay the price for the multitudes that still risk everybody's life so they can indulge their mental and spiritual weaknesses as they worship at the altar of death and destruction caused by the inner demons they refuse to recognize as they rip apart their lives and anybody else that crosses their path at the wrong time. They call alcohol Spirits for a reason. It can and will take over every life that allows them to manipulate and control our spiritual destiny. The social and legal systems are far too easy on these people and as long as that attitude continues, we will all be forced to pay the price that nobody can really afford. Life is fragile and often far too easily taken away. This must not be allowed to continue. God bless you always, take care and stay safe...
I remember the night, my mom and I passed your siblings crosses.. We had gone through LA to get a golden retriever puppy, and I told her all through the state about you and your siblings, and mama, and Marissa... I realized we were going to pass their crosses about the time of night it happened, and i couldn't stop telling her... I was like "THREE, mama, three babies, the youngests, they all left this earth at the same time" and then I saw the crosses, and fell silent. I couldn't talk anymore, just the unbelievable grief that y'all have to go through now. I'm not a religious person, but I know y'all are and I respect that, so I sent up a prayer, asking for your mama's healing, and Marissa's, and everyone else in the family and whoever they touch with their life, and if the kids could, to send y'all signs whenever you need it.... hugs to you Katie, and your family.
Every school college and university should show this to their students, it would make them grow up thinking no way would I ever drink and drive, this could save hundreds of lives, god bless you all.x
@@yossarian6799 I don't disagree with anything you said. I"m so sorry for your loss and the denial of justice! I could not possibly diminish in my own mind the suffering that ensued from Bekah's death. But even from the start I found myself looking for ways it could have been worse, and chief among the ways it could have been worse would be if I lost more than one child. Even your situation, not knowing who killed your brother, is another scenario I comforted myself with: at least I know who killed her. We didn't get justice; it would have been better if we had. It's like this to me. Nobody who has never lost a child can truly understand the depth of that pain. these other layers of hurt likewise confound my understanding of what is endured. But I don't see it as a way to diminish my own suffering, which really only time, counseling, weeping and remembering allowed me to arrive at the point of being able to engage in life and experience joy once again. Sudden, youthful death brings on grief that is complicated. Your family's tragedy was especially so; please know I understand that even though I cannot fully understand all the implications of what happened to Nick. hugs to you and your loved ones
I could barely breath listening to you describe the moment you told your mom. The amount of strength you possess is amazing. You held your entire family up and took care of the things that needed to be done. No one should have to go through what your family went through. I pray your story prevents others from making the choice to drink and drive. God Bless you and your family.
I grew up in La. I heard your voice and smiled, then I learned your story. Sweetheart all I can say is that your family are in my prayers. God Bless ya'll!!
I'm so sorry for y'all's loss. I lost my brother on May 28 in Lafayette and I had to call my daddy in the middle of the night and tell him. Absolutely the hardest thing I've ever had to do. Sending so much peace, love, & light to your family.
I’ve always said, an accident is something you can’t prevent, killing someone’s because you were sober at some point before you made a conscious decision to drink knowing you would be getting behind the wheel of a car!! That is not an accident, it’s murder. I’m am so sorry this happened, bless you for sharing you’re story💜🙏
Years ago I volunteered at my area hospital when a woman in a coma was admitted. Their car had been hit by a drunk driver and her husband and both her children were dead. She did not come out of the coma for several days and I will never forget her screams when her doctor told her. If you get stopped driving drunk, you should go directly to jail.
As a person in recovery,AA , im so grateful this wasnt a choice for me. And it also never happened to me as a driver. I praise God everyday. Thank you for all the information you give out. So needed. It can happen to any family. And youre right it is NOT an accident!
Katie. In my opinion.. You are the epitome of brave and strength. Thank you for sharing your story with us and I am so so sorry it’s one you even have to tell.
I’m laying here with my almost one year old daughter, my only child. Since hearing this story my heart has hurt for you all. It’s something that should NEVER happen. Reading all these comments breaks my heart for everyone that’s went threw something so terrible because of someone’s ignorance that could completely have been prevented
You are an amazing daughter and sister. Your heart is just huge I feel your love, pain and strength through your videos. This man didn’t make a mistake he intentionally risked lives and committed murder. My best friend was killed by an impaired driver. Leaving behind three beautiful boys. I still cry..you give me strength and hope for change.
I had a driver's Ed teacher in high school that always said, "There are no accidents, they are collisions." So true then, 39 years ago, so true still today.
I believe there are accidents if you hit black ice and have no intention of driving into anyone and black ice changes that as it did in my case, it was truly honestly an accident caused by the weather in the fact that I didn’t even know there was black ice there
I'm a retired paramedic. Spent 26 years in the field running 38,000 calls a year. Part of being a paramedic is learning to write clear and concise reports for each call. The words you chose had to be fact and not opinion. We had many abbreviations but the most important rule was to never ever call a car collision a car accident. It was always MVC= Motor Vehicle Collision not MVA=motor vehicle accident. Of course no one intentionally crash their car into another person.
My dad was killed by a drunk driver on December 14th on my mom's birthday. They went out to dinner and never made it home. This was 1979; driver got community service...doesn't seem much has changed in over 40 years. I was 19 and I miss my daddy every single day!
Honey, I don’t think anyone expects you to not cry when you are telling these stories. I cried when you told this story! Such a tragic event. I just want to say, I lost my mom in Dec. 2019 and at three months I was still a mess. You are doing so well considering everything!! I do have one question, you don’t have to answer if you don’t want to. I’m just curious as to how your dad is doing? *Hugs*
I’m am so sorry that your family experienced this tragedy, I’m in Philly, and I just wanted to let you know that there are a lot of people here, continuously praying for your family 🙏🙏🙏
I just found your channel and I am in disbelief…shock…I don’t even have the words - that one family should have to endure so much pain. I’m so, so incredibly sorry. Thank you for sharing your story and spreading awareness about the horrors of drunk driving.
Awe, honey.....I found your channel today and I have been binge watching. I am so sorry! I lost my sister 14 years ago. I pray you and your whole family find peace. God bless ya'll!!
I am thankful that your family will continue to expose the negative effects of drunk driving and the people who choose to continually engage in it. God has his hands on you...Christopher❤, Lindy❤, and Kamryn's❤ passing IS NOT IN VAIN! They are watching and smiling as you continue their legacy. For us here, we see you, we hear you, we love you 😍
What a wonderful, brave girl you are. You were raised right, handling all the terribly awfully hard stuff. You are a daughter to be proud of. God bless you all
My son was almost killed by a third offense, drunk driver, May 2021. He was also in Lafayette General hospital. It took them a while to get him extracted from his vehicle. He was broken from head to toe literally. Face, neck, back, ribs, hips, pelvis, legs. He was one week away from going to law school. He is doing much better, but has already had two revision surgeries that have not given him the results that he was hoping for and is in pain every single day and night. The man that hit him did not have one scratch on his body and that is the third time he had gotten into a drunk driving accident and hurt someone when he hurt my son. I cannot imagine the pain I would be in if he had not survived. The paramedics of Acadian Ambulance kept him alive long enough to make it to Lafayette General where he stayed in the hospital for two agonizing weeks. I am so sorry that you lost your family members. Drinking and driving is so incredibly irresponsible and devastating to so many people. My son will have a lifetime now of injuries that he must deal with. He cannot do the things he did before the accident and he was an athlete.
GOD BLESS your son! Praise God for his life. God bless you and your family. Thanks for sharing your story. I am 57 yrs old and never drank alcohol, never took drugs or smoked. I am completely against it all. I lost loved ones to drunk driving... but I decided to avoid these mind altering drugs when I was a child. I kept my promise to stay away from it all. Tragedy strikes around us, often. So sad. I can't imagine how your son feels. I said a prayer for him. (and for you) May GOD BLESS YOU BOTH AND FAMILY. With Love and Prayers, Lynne 🍃💜✝️💜🍃
I am PRAISING GOD for saving and touching your son! Your son is a miracle and an answered prayer! GLORY!!! Please say hello and God bless you to your son from... Lynne and my son Brandon 🍃💜✝️💜🍃
You are a sweet spirited woman. Thank God for the strength of our Lord. It is ALWAYS ok to cry when you share the story. It is a tragic story of great loss and it is normal to cry. Can't cure normal. God bless you.
My first husband was an awarded MADD LEO who did many traffic intervention and investigations before he passed away from natural causes. I was always so proud of the work he did because I know he saved lives getting drivers under the influence off the road. In this day and age especially, with Uber, Lyft and even free ride shares in some areas available, no one should be driving under the influence. There is no excuse! Bless you and your family as you continue to navigate your new life paths. There is nothing that can fill that space, just the hope of reuniting.❤
I'm sending you a big hug. You were incredibly brave to have told her. Mourning is different for everyone; there is no "right way" to mourn. There is no time limit. I find that it comes and goes, sometimes out of the blue, usually on birthdays and death anniversaries, to varying degrees. I also keep good memories and feelings about loved ones who have died. My mom suddenly died when I was 20 and I am 65 now. Thank you, so much, for sharing your story. I needed to hear it, and your crying, too. Stay safe and take care. Jennifer San Francisco Bay area
It's so much harder to be the one that's living and surviving through something like this. Thank you for sharing and reminding me that life is so beautiful and how thankful I should be. I'll be praying for ya all.
What a wonderful young lady, very grateful for the help group support. Very thoughtful. A beautiful soul who is a credit to her parents. Big respect & kind regards.
I am so thankful for your content. I actually used it to get through to a friend of mine who I found out had been driving while intoxicated. It takes seconds to completely change your life and someone else's. You are correct, it wasn't an accident...he made those choices. RIP to your wonderful siblings. I hope your family is able to find some peace
My mom's triplet brother was killed by a drunk driver. I saw your story on TikTok & how some people were making rude comments. It's very sad that one person's stupid decision to drive drunk had such a devastating impact on your family & robbed you & your family of time & precious memories. You & your mom should be proud of everything you've been doing to spread awareness while keeping your siblings memories alive by sharing their gifts with the world. You are truly amazing. Sending prayers for peace & strength & sending love & light.🙏💓🌈✨
Stop apologizing for crying friend. And we with you..we feelin w u..youre an absolute beast. Always so graceful..youve done so so much in such a short period of time.. youve carried your entire family through this, one of the worst things ive ever seen happen to a family..im profoundly changed just by hearing and seeing you share the way you do..your such a light..youve just done such an amazing job personally and on your mission. Ur just good at shit. I pray you know how great you are and what youve done is inhuman..your an absolute beast, and i know theyre so fucking proud of you. Im proud of you.. they know how much you love them its so obvious in every single thing you have done and do
I don’t know your family, but I cried with you as you were telling your story. I have kids of my own, I can’t imagine what it’s like for a mother to lose her children so tragically, and I don’t want to imagine. May it never happen. May God heal those wounds, and may there be a grand reunion in heaven one day.
YOU are such a wonderful daughter. You had the weight of the world on your shoulders & it sounds like you handled it so bravely. ❤ I lost my Mom in an auto accident Sept. 28, 2021. I cried right along with you because I had to tell my Dad she was gone. That guttural cry is the worst. 😢 He spent time in the ICU & then a rehab facility to get back on his feet. It was such a difficult time & some of it is a complete blur. I was so busy I didn't grieve right away. This past year her death has hit me harder than ever. You never know when those feelings are gonna creep up on you!! Thankfully, my two nieces were able to help me out then & now. If it wasn't for my Dad & my nieces I'd be lost. I will go back & watch more of your videos. This whole story is totally new to me, so I have some catching up to do. However, I had to stop & immediately send you & your family PGLP!! (Peace, Grace, Love, Prayers) Take care! ❤
You are beyond strong sweetheart and your family is in my thoughts and prayers 🙏🏻 ❤️ What you did for your siblings and momma and dad, through that traumatic time took so much will power and again I'm so sorry for your loss. There is this saying I live by daily....If God brings you to it, he will bring you through it. My heart goes out to you and your family 😢❤ And I totally agree with you, lindy was NOT at fault whatsoever she is 100% innocent.
I remember when this happened, it wasn't too far from where I live. Words can not express how sorry I am for your family's loss! Praying for the peace of God for all of y'all!
Katie, I'm just hearing about this story today. I've been listening to your story and just want to send my ❤ and support to your entire family. I found your families story when the video clip of their headstones being cleaned and wiped down on my UA-cam reels. From then on, I had to know who these three beautiful children were. I'm up in Ontario, Canada and just wanted your family to know that sharing your story of family, love and loss means so much. I'm a Mom of two grown children, and I can't imagine how you all feel, especially your Mom and Dad. God Bless. Stay strong. 🙏
@mmdiane what drunk driving laws do you 🎉have in Canada? Is it prosecuted ask 13:45 13:45 87 intentional murder? Here in Southern New Mexico these offenders lose their license and I don't know what else but they don't drive vehicles. Some ride bicycles if they have one. Our society must do better. 🎉k🎉t😮😮😢🎉😢 Knowtheir wheels. Daily we can see 13:45 several people, men and women walking home from stores carrying their sacks of groceries all over town not only just in poorer in o
I am so sorry for your loss I know how devastating it is just this past October 2023, my 16 year-old niece was driving home from her boyfriend’s house when a drunk driver hit her head on and killed her the drunk driver that hit her was someone that my brother knew and actually rented an apartment from she’s the one that killed his daughter she died as well. I know how you feel and I know how devastating it is to lose someone like that it’s so unnecessary, so thoughtless, so selfish and disgusting that someone could get behind the wheel of a car and drive after they’ve been drinking or on drugs, or any kind of thing like that they don’t realize how devastating it is to the families I commend you for all the work you and your family do to make awareness and to try and help people understand how dangerous it is to get behind the wheel after drinking alcohol thank you
I lost my mother to homicide when I was 14, and It took a while for me to really realize that she was gone. The most heartbreaking feeling 💔. I can't even begin to imagine the pain that you, your family, and parents are feeling. Losing all those precious kids must be so heartbreaking. 😪
I am happy you are sharing this devastating experience. This is what should be the purpose of social media. It is time that drunk drivers are held accountable. It is ridiculous that people are allowed to consume alcohol in restaurants and bars then drive. Unbelievable.
You did great in the relaying of how your poor mother learns about her "babies" being killed. NO ONE could have kept from crying during your statement about your mother first finding out about your siblings. You held up very well. May God give you and your family the love and strength you need while coming to terms of this horrible crash. This driver who killed your 3 siblings should be tried for murder. There is NO OTHER WORD for what he did.
You're right, that wasn't an accident, they're murdered! We all have to see the difference between an accident and when someone commits a murder! God bless you all 🙏 🖤🕯🕯🕯
I truly understand your story, I am a mother that lost her daughter when she had a drinking night out with her friends, and it was her best friend that was driving the car that she killed her. She was 19 it’s been over 25 years now and I still wonder what her life would be like , thank you for your very deep story. I am so very sorry for losing two kids. It’s just not acceptable when both of us could’ve still be experience life for their kids, we’re not. Sending lots of love, Sollena
What an incredibly strong young woman. To go through what they went through and for her to handle things with such grace and bravery is unbelievable. My heart breaks for all of them, what a truly horrendous thing to happen 😢
I am the oldest of 4 and I can't even imagine how devastated and heart broken you are ,giving you all my thoughts prayers and support from Beaverton Oregon.
You are an amazing woman! Thank you for your story! My older sister was in a drinking and driving accident when I was 9 and she was 16 and the male driving the car she was in was very drunk. We lost her for 28 seconds and she was in a coma for a week and the hospital for the summer. I understand your passion for spreading the word and wish your outcome was so much better than it was but please keep on your mission and doing such beautiful work for your beautiful siblings! God bless you and your family, Katie! I love your videos! You have a beautiful way about you!
Still watching this one in 2024 from California. I work at the Home Depot, and I see drunk drivers and reckless drivers all the time. All people need to see and watch this. This breaks my heart, and I couldn’t imagine losing someone I love and close to me. I hope people learn from what happened to your family. I will always support your family. ❤️ Started watching your videos 2 years ago, and never stopped watching. I show these to my friends and my co workers in hopes they drive safe. Praying for ya’ll.✝️
Only what appears to be empty platitudes surface but yet so heartfelt: “I hurt for your loss” “may God give you and your family strength” and most importantly, “THANK YOU for having the strength to share your story.” NO ONE can imagine the pain and loss you, your mom, father, siblings, and community have and will forever endure. Truly life isn’t fair. I realize now that it is not meant to be. It’s what one does after life changing moments such as these that truly define us as individuals and help shape humanity as a whole. Thank you and may god be with ya’ll ALWAYS.
This life altering event that has happened to your family radiates it’s reality around the world. No matter when we out here in UA-cam land see your videos and hear your story love, empathy and sadness on your behalf is emitted. It is unbelievable to most of us that these terrible events can happen. On the other side of it we see you! Carrying out duties you didn’t ask for and couldn’t have imagined happening and doing it with incredible strength and dignity. Thank you from Australia for sharing this event story. Your family is in our hearts and prayers and will not be forgotten. ❤️
I am catching up to learn your story and follow your path and commented on your first video about losing my 13y/o sister when I was 17. I was airlifted to a trauma hospital, my older sister was taken by ambulance to UofM hospital, my sisters body was taken 2 counties away to the morgue. Police knocked on my parents door and told them that their 3 daughters were in 3 different locations and they were needed to identify my baby sisters body… I cannot understand taking us in 3 different directions. Within an hour I had family around me, they were told to lie to me while I was waiting for surgery. That I could t handle the news and it could possibly effect my level of fight in surgery, I was told she was at a different hospital with head injuries. Somehow I think I knew but I went with this story. When I came out of surgery my dad was sitting next to me, jaw wired shut I looked over and told him “daddy get out of here, Devon needs you more. I’m fine get going” (I’m sure it wasn’t very clear but I tried) and he began to cry and had to tell me the truth. My dad died 15 years ago and I am so happy today knowing he went to take care of her.
I cannot imagine what you went through. Honestly, as a veteran ICU RN, I detest intoxicated drivers. Detest . I was injured by a drunk driver leaving me with chronic pain. My babies were in icu after my c sections because of my injuries. I had a c section because my spine was so damaged. I have zero empathy for such selfish people. If you choose to drink alcohol or take drugs, DO NOT DRIVE. Simple. Take a cab, stay at home just don’t cause anyone else problems because you want to poison your body and mind. God bless you all Simmonds’s family. The only comfort I can take when I saw patients like your mom is that God has plans. We will never know or understand what they are. Some of us live, some are injured and sadly some are called by God. May God be with you all. Xx 🙏🏻🤲🏻 Amen xx
I Lost my daughter to gun violence on Mothers Day... 2022.. she was not the intended target.. I have a friend who lost 2 of her boys within months..I watched her in awe as she stood through that storm... I wept listening to your story and feeling that feeling I cannot imagine you... and your momma... your pain.. the only way we make it is with Jesus and your family's story just reminds me someone is enduring more pain than me.. if they can make it so will I... I happened upon your story today. I'm praying for you all still.. cause it can still hurt 💔 our hearts sometimes. I have to go and watch your videos
as far as i’m concerned, driving drunk is inherently attempted murder of any and everyone on the road. and should be treated and charged as much. end of. 👏🏼
Just want to say that I'm so sorry for your loss. Hunny it's ok to cry when telling your story. Your family has lost your siblings and their children. It's so sad. I'm sure there was a few of us out here crying as you told us what had happened. I know I was. Prayers for you and your mom and dad. Speedy recovery for your mother. Prayers for everybody
I'm praying for you all. Sept 4th 2021 a 17 yr old hit me with my 2 daughters t- bone. My two daughters are 5 and 7. My 5 yr old Kaylin did not survive because her side of the car took so much of the impact. My 7 yr old had brain surgery and I had face surgery. It was the worst ever. I am constantly trying everyday to make it through the days but it's super hard. I'm glad you shared your story.
Oh my, I am SO SORRY momma! 💔😢
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your child, the trauma is one I can't imagine. 🙏 Pray you have someone to talk to when needed..
So very sorry for your loss. Sending you love and hoping you find peace.
Praying for you & your family ❤️🙏
I pray that God will give you peace and help your heart heal. I lost my oldest son I. 2016. I know he is with the Lord, that is what gets me through.
This is so sad and so preventable. I'm a former police officer from the 1970's era, I am not ashamed to admit I was out to get drunk drivers. Back then our courts would not prosecute anybody for DUI that registered below .12 (Back then the legal limit was .10) The small towns I worked hated me for this very reason, and they rejoiced when I was asked to leave by city councils because the bar owners were constantly complaining that the drunks were afraid of getting arrested. After seeing this I hope I saved at least one family from this trauma.
THANK YOU for your service in trying to keep our citizens safe.
I have no doubt that you have saved lives! Thank you for doing such a good job.
@Biwabik223, thank you sir for everything you did. I pray you saved more than 1 life. I pray you saved many. It's such a tragedy that people get behind the wheel so intoxicated they can barely stand. If they do survive, if they're in an accident, and take other people's lives, they instantly become mad and refuse to take responsibility. I am glad that people finally figured out that even if you have 1 drink, everyone is different. 1 drink may not affect you like it would someone else. Regardless, it slows your response down. People need to take responsibility and not get behind a steering wheel and drive 1 foot if they have had any alcohol or substance. This is the tragedy they create by not being responsible for their actions. May God Bless You for all you have done to prevent this as much as you possibly could. These families shouldn't have to go through such terrible tragedies caused by selfish people.
Thank you for trying as you did. ❤
That was truly God’s purpose for you. Thank you so much
I lost my husband who was killed by a drunk driver at 900 in the morning. He was only 26years young 😢 he left me a widow and single mom of a two year old and three year old. My little boy cried for his daddy everynight for almost a seven months. PEOPLE STOP DRIVING IMPAIRED ITS SO SELFISH 😢
I am so sorry for your loss! I’m so sorry for the pain your little ones had to endure.
May God comfort you.
I pray for you and your little ones ❤
I have personally held and comforted a child who lost a parent during the night and it was so painful I cannot even describe, I cannot imagine going through months of this nightly while also grieving and trying to adjust. I am so sorry. You are a warrior.
Omg I am so sorry. My deepest condolences
I'm so sorry.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I will never understand why anyone thinks this is okay. It needs to be something that people are shamed for doing. It seems to have become socially okay especially in America as they seem to not take it very seriously over there.
Sweetheart, don’t ever apologize for crying, that only shows the depth of your and the pain you have experienced. Praying for you and your family.
Never apologies for crying. Jesus bottles all of our tears. You are amazing. ❤❤
I’m so glad she has you. What a beautiful daughter inside and out. ❤
Man. I’m not an overly emotional kinda guy, I’ve dealt with a lot of tragedy and death in my 45 years… and good times too. But watching you tell this story just about knocked that lump in my throat loose. I am very sorry for your loss, and I am happy you still have your mom. You have the most beautiful and soulful eyes I have ever seen, like windows right into you…
I agree her eyes and also her accent are so beautiful and unique ❤
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I've only seen a couple of your videos, and you, beautiful girl, are amazing. These responsibilities you had, were the kind no one ever wants to endure, yet you handled everything with grace. Bless you and your family. I'm so proud you're involved in getting the story told from the heart. I don't know you, but darlin' I love you ❤️.
@cyndimorris4820 You said this perfectly.
Her eyes were the first thing I noticed, too. She is a beautiful soul and you can see it in her eyes.
It fell on me to tell my brother his 19 year old son died in a car accident. It was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do. But my burden was nothing compared to his as he buried his first born child.
May God continue to give you and your family strength to persevere. Amen.
I’m so sorry for your loss! I used to be a prosecutor and I absolutely had zero patience for drunk drivers. I didn’t understand why people treated these crimes so leniently when I would always tell defense attorneys and judges the risks of driving drunks so I didn’t agree with being lenient for DUI cases. I typically pushed for the harshest penalties I could try because I think DUI is such a stupid and selfish crime!
I wish I had hired you as our defense attorney to fight my daughter’s case in 2017. My daughter is a survivor of a drunk driver who was under the influence of alcohol and illegal drugs, as well as prescription drugs. The lawyer that was hired and represented my daughter just did the bare minimum. Declaring that his family had no money nor insurance, but will pay the minimum of what can be paid accordingly. No money could help my daughter at the time and that was not our focus. We wanted justice, and we wanted him to face the repercussions of his actions. My daughter suffers everyday with an anoxic brain injury/traumatic brain injury, severe epilepsy, impaired memory, and spasticity in her whole left side of her body. she struggles with walking every day; was informed that she may never even walk no reason on her own, but she survived the hardest part of being able to move and feeling the pain of doing just that. His punishment, a slap on his wrists and months of probation as well as enjoying his life making many more mistakes with the law and drugs…maybe even worse. His punishment doesn’t fit the crime! Sorry for the novel and I just wanted to share that.
I actually did leave a message about this before,I totally agree,the driver took 3 lives, got in the car with no thought for anyone except himself,so that is 3 murders committed in my mind,so that's 3 life sentences, looking at some of these messages and the total destruction and injuries, and the drivers get a few years a slap on the wrist,where is the justice in the world,I personally don't know any of you,but I feel so angry for you all 😢
Becuz drunkenness is considered an illness now, society thinks they can’t not drink. Not being selfish.
My family is full of drunks. That viewpoint did not help them. It’s an age old sin, period.
The driver did not see them in the car & actively say “oh, a family of tiktokers! I’m going to ram into them & try to kill all of them!”. It was an extremely tragic *accident* yes, but not intentional/1st degree murder.
Do you have any idea how strong you are for taking care of all those horrible things? Identify your siblings, telling your dad they passed away and telling your mom 3 of her angels were gone. You, girl, are strong! I can only imagine how awfully depressed and sad you are feeling some days. But I truly believe you can get through it 🙏❤❤ God bless you and your family
I'm so sorry for your loss. I had an 11 yr old brother ,along with 5 others killed by a drunk driver in 1986. 36yrs later and it still affects me.
God be with you❤
That’s the year I was born. Sorry for your loss🫶🏾
Of course it does, yet, you've struggled through. I'm glad you didn't allow the drunk driver to steal the rest of your life. Peace.
Donna, I am so sad that this happened to you and your family. He was so young and had so much life ahead of him.
I had just completed my first year of college at that time of his death. That was so long ago, but still remains fresh in my mind.
I am sad to think how that long ago time is still a big part of your life.
I lost the first cousin I remember being born (I have 24 cousins on my dad's side, there are 27 grandchildren) when I was in elementary school. I am the 4th oldest of the group and I was overwhelmingly devastated. I had seen him in my parents' home asleep in his car seat. I remember loving him so much because I knew him from the start of his life.
He was killed in a car accident the next day.
"they in good hands ma" 💔 prayers for this family's healing. The sister in the video, strong beautiful woman. ❤️
I lost my grandma to a drunk driver in 1966. Still makes me so sad to this day. She was the passenger front seat. His passenger in front seat also. Head in collision killed both upon impact. My grandpa was in a coma for 3 months. My aunt seated behind my grandma was stuffed under the front seat. She had a long recovery with plates in her head, face, and both legs. She just recently passed 58 yrs after the wreck. The neighbor seated behind grandpa only had a broken arm. The drunk driver had no injuries. State trooper clocked him at 125mph. Before he could hit lights & sirens, headon occurred. Only got a speeding ticket!!!. Trooper stated one car full of bibles & church programs & the other full of empty beer bottles. My grandparents were retuning home after Sunday evening services. How one person's poor judgement affected so many lives. I pray for your family. I admire the grace & strength of you, Katie & your mother. God bless your mission.
In 36 years of driving I’ve never driven after having a drink. Not even one drink. I’ve had people say oh one won’t hurt, but this gives me reason to believe that any amount can impair you & any amount does hurt. I’m glad I have this mentality, I only hope that your mission to raise awareness encourages more people to completely abstain from drink driving. The horrendous aftermath is just not worth it. You’re in my thoughts ❤
As soon as alcohol touches the mucosa inside your mouth, it begins to change the chemistry of the body. Everyone’s chemistry is different with a multitude of factors that affect said chemistry, from body weight, to inflammatory response, to hormone levels, etc. I could go on and on but this isn’t medical school right? The point is that the levels and laws are too lax because two drinks for a 100lb 70 yo female who typically only drinks socially are not the same as two drinks for a 21 yo 250lb man who drinks every night. Also, what quantifies what the two drinks are that they recommend as a guideline per se? I could drink two fishbowl margaritas and be passed out on the floor (actually no because I don’t drink, but I digress). Tolerance plays an incredible role as well, what one has been doing every day for the majority of their life will dictate how much they can consume and function coherently. This is true with drugs as well and that is just as much a problem. I was recently in Michigan and I can’t tell you how many people who were smoking marijuana and then driving around. I have no problem with alcohol or marijuana, just don’t operate a vehicle, heavy machinery or do anything that puts other people at risk, including having to save you, provide you aid or keep you from dying while using our resources. Respectfully, I am right with you on this one! ❤
My cousin was killed by drunk driver and left 6 children behind. I have zero tolerance for drunk driving. I am so sorry that happened to your family. Thank God your Mother has you.
My brother struggles with addiction to prescription medication’s, he gets behind the wheel sometimes when I’m not paying attention to him, his level of intoxication from these medications is unbelievable.Your story gave me the strength to call his doctor and let her know what was going on. He went to this doctor yesterday for his monthly appointment and she removed him from the medication!!! So thank you for telling your story!!! Lots of love from Indiana!!! 💜💜💜💜
Please still keep an eye out. He could switch
Good for you! You probably saved your brothers life also! Yes of course- keep an eye out for him to switch- but good job for making that call!
I'm an ex addict, and I want to say that you did a wonderful thing most family members enable to a degree. But please still watch him. It's so so hard to stop taking prescription medication that was my addiction. It is the worst thing to go thru so without medical help some people who are highly addicted to those medications try but don't make it without medical help.
How is he doing now?
Be careful. He may doctor shop or find pill mill doctors.
You may never see this because I just found your channel but I’m so sorry for your tremendous loss at the hands of a selfish person with no regard for others. My Mother was killed by a drunken driver when I was 4 years old. There were three of us children and we never called anyone Mom again. She was only 24. Her murderer was a neighbor of ours and he killed her just a few blocks from home…they almost made it. My life has never been the same and I have made it my life’s mission to try and prevent drunk driving by even offering rides on major holidays, my family and neighbors all know they can call me at any hour for a ride. I HATE alcohol to this day.
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Sadly, this could happen to ANYONE. ... Not just losing someone we love from a drunk driver, but killing someone because we drove drunk... The real statistics of how many people that have taken the wheel after having a drink is easily in the 80-90%... So it's easy to judge people by saying "Everybody knows not to drink and drive" , until something like THIS happens to THEM...
I am so very saddened that you lost your mom at such a young age. It sounds like you were raised by good people, probably relatives.
The neighbor that killed her has hopefully been convicted to the utmost of the law.
I sincerely hope that your life has worked out so far.
I most sincerely hope that your life, and that of your siblings, continues in a positive direction so that you are able to grow and become the people your mom would have wanted all of you to become.
Im so heartbroken for you and your family. Im a retired funeral director and helping families go through losing their family members to drunk driving murders or suicide is the hardest thing of life, and i cried many tears, but i also had to keep it together to help them get through the worst time of their lives. God bless you all.
Bless your heart. It's ok to cry. Do not apologize for your tears.
Four days after your family's accident, my best friend lost her sister and brother-in-law in Las Vegas due to a drunk driver. That woman was sentenced to prison and cried a river of tears in court, but it will never bring back the people she killed. I'm so incredibly sorry for your family's loss.
I lived in Vegas for 21 years. There’s at least 3 dui fatalities a week. I’m not exaggerating in the 21 years I’d say conservatively 3000 people have died in the streets of Vegas.
You are a blessing from God. To have to identify your siblings, tell your mom the horrible news about her kids........ I have so much respect for you. What I see in you is this down-to-earth young lady doing God's work. Thank you so much for being there for your mom and family. I saw a video where your mom talks about the crash, shows photos of caskets, funeral and other things, for your momma to stand up in front of people to talk about her children passing away due to a drunk driver is down right COURAGEOUS. You are good people. Congratulations for starting the Simmons3 Foundation. God Bless you.
My heart goes out to you and your mom. My 8yr old cousin was killed by a drunk driver. My brother of another mother was killed by a drunk driver. You are so right, it was no accident someone chose to risk and take your loved ones lives. I am so sorry for your losses.
I've never been so heart broken for a family in my life and one thing that really breaks my heart is I know that momma is so broken on the inside but she does a great job putting on a strong front but to imagine the survivors guilt she probably deals with on a daily basis really gets to me because she's already going through enough.
And the person that did this should have survivor's guilt. And hopefully never drink and drivr again.
The person that did this should have gotten life in prison with no chance of parole!
@@danielleelias685 he died in the crash as well
@@nancycurtis488 he died that night too
To lose three children/siblings in one go is beyond heartbreaking. May the Lord continue to wrap His arms around you and your family, in Jesus' Name. Big hugs.
Where was "the lord" when those children died .He sure wasn't wrapping his arms around them then .Hes a cruel despicable god who allows children to die in agony😠
@@susiespearing6165 Where was God? Whispering into the heart of the alcoholic pleading him to surrender his addiction and to turn his will and his life over to Him. This is what happens when we refuse to listen to God.
Amen 🙏🏽
@@childofgod269i wish God would come and whisper in my ear to comfort me when I'm relapsing and on the verge of svicide lol im not against believing God but this shits ridiculous
@@susiespearing6165what’s so awful about children dying?
This is quite possibly the sadest story i've heard in a long time 😪❤️❤️❤️
I can't imagine the loss your family has endured. My best friend
lost her husband and his best friend to a drunk driver on April 7,
2023. She is devastated to say the least. The crash was his third
time being caught driving drunk. This should have never happened.
Wow, this is sad and so recent. Hope your best friend is leaning on you for support. A lot of times people want to be alone.
@@MichelleNagir I've talked to her a few times but she is still so consumed
by the grief that it's hard for her to escape her sudden loss and carry on. We're
not in the same state so the phone is our only option. Sadly, my niece lost her
husband to cancer last month and she's totally heartbroken also. It's so sad that
they have to go through such loss. My heart breaks for everyone that has had
loved ones taken from them far too soon. The loss of three at the same time is
unthinkable. They have turned their pain into a mission for good and that is the
best thing that could come out of the loss of their beloved family members.
Thanks for caring Michelle, I'm praying that everyone will remain safe and secure
wherever they may go. God bless you and yours... 🙏
Yes I agree, unfortunately alot of DUI drivers continue to get more and more until they do kill innocent people. Here in my town 3 young 17 and 18 yr old girls were going to get snacks at around 11 pm from the store on the way a driver who had gotten 2 or 3 (I don't remember) DUIs was driving beyond drunk going 100 mph and they didn't see him he didn't die nor did his passenger, and all he was concerned about after the accident was his car. He was alot older so he lived a good portion more of his life than those girls and he gets to live( though he is in prison) but still not every person feels remorse or empathy for taking a life/lives. He should have already been in jail or some kind of something should be thought of to stop them from being able to get a car or drive (besides of course the legal way) I don't know something seems like we are smart enough to think of something. I'm so sorry for your family having to go thru any of this bs!! I pray that you receive as much peace as you can in this awful situation.
@@aquilasteckel2533 There are far too many life altering injuries and deaths caused by
totally irresponsible people that are old enough to know better. Their decision to drive
while under the influence of any mind-altering substance, pot included, comes with
the knowledge that an auto accident can happen to anyone at any time, especially
if you are drinking or under another influence.
They are also responsible for the catastrophic cost of medical services that come with such
horrible injuries that may never be reversed. The monetary cost and the personal cost of a
person's mental and physical health can never be calculated. They are never ending and
off of the chart destructive to families affected by totally irresponsible people that can
never begin to pay for the damages they have caused. Even if they do end up being held
responsible by serving prison time, that prison term is also at the expense of every single
taxpayer in America because prisons are a for-profit industry.
So, no matter what happens the innocent always pay the price for the multitudes that
still risk everybody's life so they can indulge their mental and spiritual weaknesses as
they worship at the altar of death and destruction caused by the inner demons they
refuse to recognize as they rip apart their lives and anybody else that crosses their
path at the wrong time. They call alcohol Spirits for a reason. It can and will take
over every life that allows them to manipulate and control our spiritual destiny.
The social and legal systems are far too easy on these people and as long as that
attitude continues, we will all be forced to pay the price that nobody can really afford.
Life is fragile and often far too easily taken away. This must not be allowed to continue.
God bless you always, take care and stay safe...
I remember the night, my mom and I passed your siblings crosses.. We had gone through LA to get a golden retriever puppy, and I told her all through the state about you and your siblings, and mama, and Marissa... I realized we were going to pass their crosses about the time of night it happened, and i couldn't stop telling her... I was like "THREE, mama, three babies, the youngests, they all left this earth at the same time" and then I saw the crosses, and fell silent. I couldn't talk anymore, just the unbelievable grief that y'all have to go through now. I'm not a religious person, but I know y'all are and I respect that, so I sent up a prayer, asking for your mama's healing, and Marissa's, and everyone else in the family and whoever they touch with their life, and if the kids could, to send y'all signs whenever you need it.... hugs to you Katie, and your family.
Every school college and university should show this to their students, it would make them grow up thinking no way would I ever drink and drive, this could save hundreds of lives, god bless you all.x
You really stepped up to serve your family. It’s just incredible. Took a lot of strength, and unfathomable courage, to do all that you did.
My daughter was killed by a drunk driver. Your tragedy is infinitely worse. Hugs to you, and give your mother a hug from Bekah's mom.
Barbtries: yours is just as bad. Losing a child is different than losing a sibling. Condolences and healing for you.
They are all bad and horrible to those going through the experience. Don't lessen your pain and loss by comparing to others.
God is with you all.
@@yossarian6799 I don't disagree with anything you said. I"m so sorry for your loss and the denial of justice! I could not possibly diminish in my own mind the suffering that ensued from Bekah's death. But even from the start I found myself looking for ways it could have been worse, and chief among the ways it could have been worse would be if I lost more than one child. Even your situation, not knowing who killed your brother, is another scenario I comforted myself with: at least I know who killed her. We didn't get justice; it would have been better if we had. It's like this to me. Nobody who has never lost a child can truly understand the depth of that pain. these other layers of hurt likewise confound my understanding of what is endured. But I don't see it as a way to diminish my own suffering, which really only time, counseling, weeping and remembering allowed me to arrive at the point of being able to engage in life and experience joy once again. Sudden, youthful death brings on grief that is complicated. Your family's tragedy was especially so; please know I understand that even though I cannot fully understand all the implications of what happened to Nick. hugs to you and your loved ones
No ones tragedy trumps another. Sending 😘 to you and peace ❤️
I could barely breath listening to you describe the moment you told your mom. The amount of strength you possess is amazing. You held your entire family up and took care of the things that needed to be done. No one should have to go through what your family went through. I pray your story prevents others from making the choice to drink and drive. God Bless you and your family.
I grew up in La. I heard your voice and smiled, then I learned your story. Sweetheart all I can say is that your family are in my prayers. God Bless ya'll!!
I'm so sorry for y'all's loss. I lost my brother on May 28 in Lafayette and I had to call my daddy in the middle of the night and tell him. Absolutely the hardest thing I've ever had to do. Sending so much peace, love, & light to your family.
I’ve always said, an accident is something you can’t prevent, killing someone’s because you were sober at some point before you made a conscious decision to drink knowing you would be getting behind the wheel of a car!! That is not an accident, it’s murder.
I’m am so sorry this happened, bless you for sharing you’re story💜🙏
I am so obsessed with you and your mom's accent. It's so unique and beautiful. ❤
Years ago I volunteered at my area hospital when a woman in a coma was admitted. Their car had been hit by a drunk driver and her husband and both her children were dead. She did not come out of the coma for several days and I will never forget her screams when her doctor told her. If you get stopped driving drunk, you should go directly to jail.
As a person in recovery,AA , im so grateful this wasnt a choice for me. And it also never happened to me as a driver. I praise God everyday. Thank you for all the information you give out. So needed. It can happen to any family. And youre right it is NOT an accident!
Katie. In my opinion.. You are the epitome of brave and strength. Thank you for sharing your story with us and I am so so sorry it’s one you even have to tell.
Thank you for sharing, God bless your mom & your family!
I’m laying here with my almost one year old daughter, my only child. Since hearing this story my heart has hurt for you all. It’s something that should NEVER happen. Reading all these comments breaks my heart for everyone that’s went threw something so terrible because of someone’s ignorance that could completely have been prevented
May God continue to bring you strength through this tragedy. Your family is always in my thoughts and prayers.
You are an amazing daughter and sister. Your heart is just huge I feel your love, pain and strength through your videos. This man didn’t make a mistake he intentionally risked lives and committed murder. My best friend was killed by an impaired driver. Leaving behind three beautiful boys. I still cry..you give me strength and hope for change.
I had a driver's Ed teacher in high school that always said, "There are no accidents, they are collisions." So true then, 39 years ago, so true still today.
I believe there are accidents if you hit black ice and have no intention of driving into anyone and black ice changes that as it did in my case, it was truly honestly an accident caused by the weather in the fact that I didn’t even know there was black ice there
I'm a retired paramedic. Spent 26 years in the field running 38,000 calls a year. Part of being a paramedic is learning to write clear and concise reports for each call. The words you chose had to be fact and not opinion. We had many abbreviations but the most important rule was to never ever call a car collision a car accident. It was always MVC= Motor Vehicle Collision not MVA=motor vehicle accident. Of course no one intentionally crash their car into another person.
My dad was killed by a drunk driver on December 14th on my mom's birthday. They went out to dinner and never made it home. This was 1979; driver got community service...doesn't seem much has changed in over 40 years. I was 19 and I miss my daddy every single day!
Honey, I don’t think anyone expects you to not cry when you are telling these stories. I cried when you told this story! Such a tragic event. I just want to say, I lost my mom in Dec. 2019 and at three months I was still a mess. You are doing so well considering everything!! I do have one question, you don’t have to answer if you don’t want to. I’m just curious as to how your dad is doing? *Hugs*
I’m am so sorry that your family experienced this tragedy, I’m in Philly, and I just wanted to let you know that there are a lot of people here, continuously praying for your family 🙏🙏🙏
I just found your channel and I am in disbelief…shock…I don’t even have the words - that one family should have to endure so much pain. I’m so, so incredibly sorry. Thank you for sharing your story and spreading awareness about the horrors of drunk driving.
I hope and pray that your momma will recover from so much pain that she has in her heart.
Awe, honey.....I found your channel today and I have been binge watching. I am so sorry! I lost my sister 14 years ago. I pray you and your whole family find peace. God bless ya'll!!
I am thankful that your family will continue to expose the negative effects of drunk driving and the people who choose to continually engage in it. God has his hands on you...Christopher❤, Lindy❤, and Kamryn's❤ passing IS NOT IN VAIN! They are watching and smiling as you continue their legacy. For us here, we see you, we hear you, we love you 😍
You are so well spoken in this heartbreaking story telling. What a saint you were for your mama.
I lost my mother in a car wreck 2 weeks before Christmas 1972. I think about her everyday as i know you do!
So Sorry, I cry still when I hear of the crash. Bless You Ones Left Behind 😢
What a wonderful, brave girl you are. You were raised right, handling all the terribly awfully hard stuff. You are a daughter to be proud of. God bless you all
I've literally sat there for hours watching every video on your tiktok and UA-cam and I pray for you and your family ..
My son was almost killed by a third offense, drunk driver, May 2021. He was also in Lafayette General hospital. It took them a while to get him extracted from his vehicle. He was broken from head to toe literally. Face, neck, back, ribs, hips, pelvis, legs. He was one week away from going to law school. He is doing much better, but has already had two revision surgeries that have not given him the results that he was hoping for and is in pain every single day and night. The man that hit him did not have one scratch on his body and that is the third time he had gotten into a drunk driving accident and hurt someone when he hurt my son. I cannot imagine the pain I would be in if he had not survived. The paramedics of Acadian Ambulance kept him alive long enough to make it to Lafayette General where he stayed in the hospital for two agonizing weeks. I am so sorry that you lost your family members. Drinking and driving is so incredibly irresponsible and devastating to so many people. My son will have a lifetime now of injuries that he must deal with. He cannot do the things he did before the accident and he was an athlete.
GOD BLESS your son! Praise God for his life.
God bless you and your family.
Thanks for sharing your story. I am 57 yrs old and never drank alcohol, never took drugs or smoked. I am completely against it all. I lost loved ones to drunk driving... but I decided to avoid these mind altering drugs when I was a child. I kept my promise to stay away from it all. Tragedy strikes around us, often. So sad. I can't imagine how your son feels. I said a prayer for him. (and for you)
May GOD BLESS YOU BOTH AND FAMILY.
With Love and Prayers,
Lynne
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God bless each person who helped your son recover! Amen.
Lynne
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I am PRAISING GOD for saving and touching your son! Your son is a miracle and an answered prayer!
GLORY!!!
Please say hello and God bless you to your son from...
Lynne and my son Brandon
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You are a sweet spirited woman. Thank God for the strength of our Lord. It is ALWAYS ok to cry when you share the story. It is a tragic story of great loss and it is normal to cry. Can't cure normal. God bless you.
My first husband was an awarded MADD LEO who did many traffic intervention and investigations before he passed away from natural causes. I was always so proud of the work he did because I know he saved lives getting drivers under the influence off the road. In this day and age especially, with Uber, Lyft and even free ride shares in some areas available, no one should be driving under the influence. There is no excuse! Bless you and your family as you continue to navigate your new life paths. There is nothing that can fill that space, just the hope of reuniting.❤
I'm sending you a big hug. You were incredibly brave to have told her. Mourning is different for everyone; there is no "right way" to mourn. There is no time limit. I find that it comes and goes, sometimes out of the blue, usually on birthdays and death anniversaries, to varying degrees. I also keep good memories and feelings about loved ones who have died. My mom suddenly died when I was 20 and I am 65 now.
Thank you, so much, for sharing your story. I needed to hear it, and your crying, too.
Stay safe and take care.
Jennifer
San Francisco Bay area
It's so much harder to be the one that's living and surviving through something like this. Thank you for sharing and reminding me that life is so beautiful and how thankful I should be. I'll be praying for ya all.
What a wonderful young lady, very grateful for the help group support. Very thoughtful. A beautiful soul who is a credit to her parents. Big respect & kind regards.
You are so strong. Your strength and leadership helped your family in so many ways. God bless you.
I’m so sorry, keeping your family in prayers
I am so thankful for your content. I actually used it to get through to a friend of mine who I found out had been driving while intoxicated.
It takes seconds to completely change your life and someone else's. You are correct, it wasn't an accident...he made those choices.
RIP to your wonderful siblings. I hope your family is able to find some peace
My mom's triplet brother was killed by a drunk driver. I saw your story on TikTok & how some people were making rude comments.
It's very sad that one person's stupid decision to drive drunk had such a devastating impact on your family & robbed you & your family of time & precious memories.
You & your mom should be proud of everything you've been doing to spread awareness while keeping your siblings memories alive by sharing their gifts with the world. You are truly amazing. Sending prayers for peace & strength & sending love & light.🙏💓🌈✨
Stop apologizing for crying friend. And we with you..we feelin w u..youre an absolute beast. Always so graceful..youve done so so much in such a short period of time.. youve carried your entire family through this, one of the worst things ive ever seen happen to a family..im profoundly changed just by hearing and seeing you share the way you do..your such a light..youve just done such an amazing job personally and on your mission. Ur just good at shit. I pray you know how great you are and what youve done is inhuman..your an absolute beast, and i know theyre so fucking proud of you. Im proud of you.. they know how much you love them its so obvious in every single thing you have done and do
Thank you for sharing your stories Katie, you have hundreds of thousands of supporters and people praying for you and your family every single day. ❤️
God bless you big sister. You are an angel and have been tasked with something none of us will ever experience. God bless you baby
I don’t know your family, but I cried with you as you were telling your story. I have kids of my own, I can’t imagine what it’s like for a mother to lose her children so tragically, and I don’t want to imagine. May it never happen. May God heal those wounds, and may there be a grand reunion in heaven one day.
Parents must be so proud and grateful for this strong woman..
YOU are such a wonderful daughter. You had the weight of the world on your shoulders & it sounds like you handled it so bravely. ❤
I lost my Mom in an auto accident Sept. 28, 2021. I cried right along with you because I had to tell my Dad she was gone. That guttural cry is the worst. 😢 He spent time in the ICU & then a rehab facility to get back on his feet. It was such a difficult time & some of it is a complete blur. I was so busy I didn't grieve right away. This past year her death has hit me harder than ever. You never know when those feelings are gonna creep up on you!! Thankfully, my two nieces were able to help me out then & now. If it wasn't for my Dad & my nieces I'd be lost.
I will go back & watch more of your videos. This whole story is totally new to me, so I have some catching up to do. However, I had to stop & immediately send you & your family PGLP!! (Peace, Grace, Love, Prayers) Take care! ❤
You are beyond strong sweetheart and your family is in my thoughts and prayers 🙏🏻 ❤️ What you did for your siblings and momma and dad, through that traumatic time took so much will power and again I'm so sorry for your loss. There is this saying I live by daily....If God brings you to it, he will bring you through it. My heart goes out to you and your family 😢❤ And I totally agree with you, lindy was NOT at fault whatsoever she is 100% innocent.
My deepest condolences to the Simmons family. Losing loved ones is the hardest thing to ever have to go through.🤍🙏🏻🤍🙏🏻🤍🙏🏻
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Bless you & your family 💜
For you to identify them so your folks wouldn't have to....my goodness 😢 bless you sweet lady 💜💜
I remember when this happened, it wasn't too far from where I live. Words can not express how sorry I am for your family's loss! Praying for the peace of God for all of y'all!
What strength. God Bless your family
Katie, I'm just hearing about this story today. I've been listening to your story and just want to send my ❤ and support to your entire family.
I found your families story when the video clip of their headstones being cleaned and wiped down on my UA-cam reels.
From then on, I had to know who these three beautiful children were.
I'm up in Ontario, Canada and just wanted your family to know that sharing your story of family, love and loss means so much.
I'm a Mom of two grown children, and I can't imagine how you all feel, especially your Mom and Dad.
God Bless. Stay strong.
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@mmdiane what drunk driving laws do you 🎉have in Canada? Is it prosecuted ask 13:45 13:45 87 intentional murder? Here in Southern New Mexico these offenders lose their license and I don't know what else but they don't drive vehicles. Some ride bicycles if they have one. Our society must do better.
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Knowtheir wheels. Daily we can see 13:45 several people, men and women walking home from stores carrying their sacks of groceries all over town not only just in poorer in o
I am so sorry for your loss I know how devastating it is just this past October 2023, my 16 year-old niece was driving home from her boyfriend’s house when a drunk driver hit her head on and killed her the drunk driver that hit her was someone that my brother knew and actually rented an apartment from she’s the one that killed his daughter she died as well. I know how you feel and I know how devastating it is to lose someone like that it’s so unnecessary, so thoughtless, so selfish and disgusting that someone could get behind the wheel of a car and drive after they’ve been drinking or on drugs, or any kind of thing like that they don’t realize how devastating it is to the families I commend you for all the work you and your family do to make awareness and to try and help people understand how dangerous it is to get behind the wheel after drinking alcohol thank you
I lost my mother to homicide when I was 14, and It took a while for me to really realize that she was gone. The most heartbreaking feeling 💔. I can't even begin to imagine the pain that you, your family, and parents are feeling. Losing all those precious kids must be so heartbreaking. 😪
I am happy you are sharing this devastating experience. This is what should be the purpose of social media. It is time that drunk drivers are held accountable. It is ridiculous that people are allowed to consume alcohol in restaurants and bars then drive. Unbelievable.
I'm so grateful for the people who learn from your story and all of the lives saved.
You did great in the relaying of how your poor mother learns about her "babies" being killed. NO ONE could have kept from crying during your statement about your mother first finding out about your siblings. You held up very well. May God give you and your family the love and strength you need while coming to terms of this horrible crash. This driver who killed your 3 siblings should be tried for murder. There is NO OTHER WORD for what he did.
You're right, that wasn't an accident, they're murdered! We all have to see the difference between an accident and when someone commits a murder!
God bless you all 🙏 🖤🕯🕯🕯
You are a strong woman and I'm praying 🙏 for you and your family every day God Bless you Sweetheart ❤😢
I truly understand your story, I am a mother that lost her daughter when she had a drinking night out with her friends, and it was her best friend that was driving the car that she killed her. She was 19 it’s been over 25 years now and I still wonder what her life would be like , thank you for your very deep story. I am so very sorry for losing two kids. It’s just not acceptable when both of us could’ve still be experience life for their kids, we’re not. Sending lots of love, Sollena
You are so strong 💪 Faced with the impossible, and you still push forward.
What an incredibly strong young woman. To go through what they went through and for her to handle things with such grace and bravery is unbelievable. My heart breaks for all of them, what a truly horrendous thing to happen 😢
I am the oldest of 4 and I can't even imagine how devastated and heart broken you are ,giving you all my thoughts prayers and support from Beaverton Oregon.
You are an amazing woman! Thank you for your story! My older sister was in a drinking and driving accident when I was 9 and she was 16 and the male driving the car she was in was very drunk. We lost her for 28 seconds and she was in a coma for a week and the hospital for the summer. I understand your passion for spreading the word and wish your outcome was so much better than it was but please keep on your mission and doing such beautiful work for your beautiful siblings! God bless you and your family, Katie! I love your videos! You have a beautiful way about you!
Still watching this one in 2024 from California. I work at the Home Depot, and I see drunk drivers and reckless drivers all the time. All people need to see and watch this. This breaks my heart, and I couldn’t imagine losing someone I love and close to me. I hope people learn from what happened to your family. I will always support your family. ❤️ Started watching your videos 2 years ago, and never stopped watching. I show these to my friends and my co workers in hopes they drive safe. Praying for ya’ll.✝️
Only what appears to be empty platitudes surface but yet so heartfelt: “I hurt for your loss” “may God give you and your family strength” and most importantly, “THANK YOU for having the strength to share your story.” NO ONE can imagine the pain and loss you, your mom, father, siblings, and community have and will forever endure. Truly life isn’t fair. I realize now that it is not meant to be. It’s what one does after life changing moments such as these that truly define us as individuals and help shape humanity as a whole. Thank you and may god be with ya’ll ALWAYS.
Your so sweet. Thank you for letting us know how you told your Mom. That would have been so hard. ❤❤
This life altering event that has happened to your family radiates it’s reality around the world. No matter when we out here in UA-cam land see your videos and hear your story love, empathy and sadness on your behalf is emitted. It is unbelievable to most of us that these terrible events can happen. On the other side of it we see you! Carrying out duties you didn’t ask for and couldn’t have imagined happening and doing it with incredible strength and dignity. Thank you from Australia for sharing this event story. Your family is in our hearts and prayers and will not be forgotten. ❤️
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I have to say. You are very strong. Handling the situation d way u did. Commendable on all levels❤❤❤
I am catching up to learn your story and follow your path and commented on your first video about losing my 13y/o sister when I was 17. I was airlifted to a trauma hospital, my older sister was taken by ambulance to UofM hospital, my sisters body was taken 2 counties away to the morgue. Police knocked on my parents door and told them that their 3 daughters were in 3 different locations and they were needed to identify my baby sisters body… I cannot understand taking us in 3 different directions. Within an hour I had family around me, they were told to lie to me while I was waiting for surgery. That I could t handle the news and it could possibly effect my level of fight in surgery, I was told she was at a different hospital with head injuries. Somehow I think I knew but I went with this story. When I came out of surgery my dad was sitting next to me, jaw wired shut I looked over and told him “daddy get out of here, Devon needs you more. I’m fine get going” (I’m sure it wasn’t very clear but I tried) and he began to cry and had to tell me the truth. My dad died 15 years ago and I am so happy today knowing he went to take care of her.
I cannot imagine what you went through. Honestly, as a veteran ICU RN, I detest intoxicated drivers. Detest . I was injured by a drunk driver leaving me with chronic pain. My babies were in icu after my c sections because of my injuries. I had a c section because my spine was so damaged. I have zero empathy for such selfish people. If you choose to drink alcohol or take drugs, DO NOT DRIVE. Simple. Take a cab, stay at home just don’t cause anyone else problems because you want to poison your body and mind. God bless you all Simmonds’s family. The only comfort I can take when I saw patients like your mom is that God has plans. We will never know or understand what they are. Some of us live, some are injured and sadly some are called by God.
May God be with you all. Xx 🙏🏻🤲🏻 Amen xx
I Lost my daughter to gun violence on Mothers Day... 2022.. she was not the intended target..
I have a friend who lost 2 of her boys within months..I watched her in awe as she stood through that storm...
I wept listening to your story and feeling that feeling I cannot imagine you... and your momma... your pain.. the only way we make it is with Jesus and your family's story just reminds me someone is enduring more pain than me.. if they can make it so will I...
I happened upon your story today. I'm praying for you all still.. cause it can still hurt 💔 our hearts sometimes. I have to go and watch your videos
You are a very strong beautiful big sister inside and outside. 🙏❤️🙏
as far as i’m concerned, driving drunk is inherently attempted murder of any and everyone on the road. and should be treated and charged as much. end of. 👏🏼
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Just want to say that I'm so sorry for your loss. Hunny it's ok to cry when telling your story. Your family has lost your siblings and their children. It's so sad. I'm sure there was a few of us out here crying as you told us what had happened. I know I was. Prayers for you and your mom and dad. Speedy recovery for your mother. Prayers for everybody