Tuesday, October 1, 2019

Texting/driving and no seat beat – a deadly combination


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.

3 comments:

  1. Linda: I am so sorry on the loss of your wonderful son. Thank you for this valuable message about texting and driving. When will people ever learn? Please, please: Buckle up and put away the phone. That text can wait, and life you save might well be your own.

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  2. Linda: I hope it is a comfort to you that in sharing your loss of such a wonderful son and in sharing the painful lesson, you are helping to save lives. I appreciate your son's service to our nation. Tim

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  3. Chad sounds like a wonderful person and it's too bad he's not around to share that great smile. I know it's painful for you but hopefully someone will take your words to heart, buckle up and put down the phone. Thanks for sharing.

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