Lillian Smith's Victim Impact Statement

On Sunday, April the 7th, 2002 at about 6:00 a.m, I was awakened out of a deep sleep by three Florida Highway Patrol officers knocking on my door. They came and told me better sit down, we have something to tell you. I said what's wrong with my husband? And the answer was devastating: They told me my husband had been in a fatal accident.

Since that moment that I found out my husband's life had been ended by the senseless actions of another, my life, too, will never be the same. My husband and I enjoyed very good health in what was to be our golden years. We expected to enjoy many more years together. But now that will never happen.

Instead, my health has been steadily declining over the past 14 and a half months, I believe due to the severe stress and loneliness I have felt since my husband was killed.

I miss my husband so much each and every day. I miss talking with him and sharing with him and his warmth, comfort, and hugs. My house no longer feels like a home. Feels empty and cold. I go into his office where he spent most of his time and long to find him there.

I cannot even begin to understand how it could end, how it could be any kind of option that someone who committed a crime such as driving drunk and killing another would not be sentenced to a prison for her actions. My husband's life was worth too much to me. Please remember him when you make your decision.

Thank you.

This site is voluntarily setup, maintained and paid for by Kelley D. Highsmith as a small token of her sincere remorse for her decision to drink and drive on April 7th 2002.

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