By
Linda Isaac
Always
a happy guy! My son, Chad Stacy, had a smile that never faded and the joy for
life that he carried went with him everywhere he went. Chad was a father
of two beautiful girls. He was a wonderful big brother and the most loving son
that a mother could ask for.
Chad
was also a Marine, having done two tours in Iraq. He loved the
outdoors, especially fishing with his dad and brother. He loved all sports
and was always outside with the kids whenever family got together. He
loved people - everyone was his buddy!
On
January 5, 2017, Chad made the bad choice to text and drive. It was dark
outside, and he was living in a new area when he ran a stop sign. He hit
another truck and caused both of them to flip over. The other driver got out of
his car without any injuries.
Chad's
car was pretty smashed up, except for the driver’s seat. The officers said Chad
probably could have survived the accident, but he did not have his seat belt
on. He was thrown from his vehicle and died at the scene.
We
miss Chad so much every day. I can't stress enough how dangerous texting
driving is and the huge importance of wearing a seat belt. It would have saved
Chad's life.
Please always drive safe and buckle up so that
your family never has to see a patrol car pull up in their driveway and officers
get out of the car, remove their hats and walk to your door. News like this is
such a shock and so hard on the families, but it’s also very difficult for the
first responders and police officers.
I
like to end on a positive note and tell people that one of the great choices
Chad made years before this was to be an organ, eye and tissue donor. In his
death, many others have been helped.
PLEASE
put your phone down while driving, buckle up and register to be an organ donor.
#MidwestTransplant
Linda Isaac is the mother of Chad and lives in Olathe.
