A sad poem about the reality of drinking and drivingI went to a party, Mom, I remembered what you said.You told me not to drink, Mom, so I drank soda insteadI really felt proud inside, Mom, the way you said I would.I didn't drink and drive, Mom, even though the others said I should.I know I did the right thing, Mom, I know you are always right.Now the party is finally endingMom, as everyone is driving out of sight.As I got into my car, Mom, I knew I'd get home in one piece.Because of the way you raised me, so responsible and sweet.I started to drive away, Mom, but as I pulled out into the road,the other car didn't see me, Mom, and hit me like a load.As I lay there on the pavement, Mom, I hear the policeman say,the other guy is drunk, Mom, and now I'm the one who will pay.I'm lying here dying, Mom.. I wish you'd get here soon.How could this happen to me, Mom? My life just burst like a balloon.There is blood all around me, Mom, and most of it is mine.I hear the medic say, Mom, I'll die in a short time.I just wanted to tell you, Mom, I swear I didn't drink.It was the others, Mom. The others didn't think.He was probably at the same party as I.The only difference is, he drank and I will die.Why do people drink, Mom? It can ruin your whole life.I'm feeling sharp pains now. Pains just like a knife.The guy who hit me is walking, Mom, and I don't think it's fair.I'm lying here dying and all he can do is stare.Tell my brother not to cry, Mom. Tell Daddy to be brave.And when I go to heaven, Mom, put "Daddy's Girl" on my grave.Someone should have told him, Mom, not to drink and drive.If only they had told him, Mom, I would still be alive.My breath is getting shorter, Mom. I'm becoming very scared.Please don't cry for me, Mom. When I needed you, you were always there.I have one last question, Mom, before I say good bye.I didn't drink and drive, so why am I the one to die? - Author unknown
Thanksgiving Day,
This is our first blog for Johnny! We love Johnny so much and can't believe it has almost been 1 whole year since the crash. We think about him each and every single day. We have done so much to his website and have so much more to do. We have been very busy working in John's memory and of course for thr cause of not drinking & driving. We have entered a tribute to him on the MADD site which will appear very soon, there have been many preparations made in getting "Do not drink & drive" "In memory of Jonathan Howard Kamp 11-30-07" signs made up for him. One has already been put up at our local park at a great location ( Rochester, Indiana ) which of course, where Johnny was raised. We are preparing for more signs to go up at differernt locations. John's sisters Jane & Jada and his mom have been very involved with Orlando's chapter of MADD and Compassionate Friends. Participating with local check points, writing the legislator's on mandatory ignition interlock and various activities. We will be honoring him in a candle light ceremony on December 10, 2008 at the University of Central Florida. On December 3rd , 2008 after many months we will be getting John's personal belongings in which we have many plans for. We went John's grave to place two urns at his grave in which we have done many times before for this blessed season. We love you Johnny and said a prayer for you today along with Grandma in which I am sure you were there with us alll today. We miss you so much.
