In 2001, in central Kentucky a teenager lost his life in a very freakish accident by falling off a float filled with his football team, cheerleaders, and his sister and mother at the very end of this annual parade.

This 15-year-old, an all American boy, was an awesome athlete, with a very tender, caring heart for his peers, especially those not so gifted. I once saw him take himself out of the batting lineup in a baseball game so a bench-warmer would get to bat.

When I heard that beautiful fall afternoon that he had died my heart dropped.

As a 12 and 13-year-old he played shortstop on one our SMOKING KILLS baseball team of Kentucky in 1998 and 1999.

The next day I went to Lowe's and bought a Bonsai plant for my sons to keep and maintain in remembrance of this fallen future leader and possible hero.

Later I got to wondering how could I remember this young man in a special and intentional way. At that time I had a real desire to quit my addiction to sodas, and it was this day that I made a personal vow to stop drinking sodas as a remembrance to this young man.

Now, over three years later, I am reminded of him whenever someone offers me a coke, pop, or soft drink.

I invite you right now to consider making a vow to halt a habit or addiction that might be detrimental to your life as a remembrance to someone that you have lost whom you loved dearly.

Please submit in an email what you are quitting
and the name of the person in memory of by clicking below

I quit _______, in memory of __________   ____________
 

Dawn Breaking in Lexington, Kentucky, Fall of 2004
(Picture by Mike Sawyer)

Go out into the world today and love the people you meet. Let your presence light new light in the hearts of people.
 
 -Mother Teresa

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This site created on January 18, 2005
by Mike Sawyer