Last year july 5 2008 we were on this same route. I was driving and dave was sleepin. As I entered I70 eb from NB I15 i saw it. there was a pickup truck upside down and a few people stopped. I pulled over, being first responder trained to see if i could help. I walk up and realize its bad. The passenger was partially ejected and dead. The driver was trapped and unconsciuos. All you could see was his legs.. the rest of him was hidden in the smashed vehicle. He was coming to and beggin for help. I had already woke dave and he with others were trying to pry the door open. I climbed over the dead body and was trying to provide comfort care to who i now knew as Richard. He was panicky and in shock. people were everywhere trying to help... someone covered the poor lady to protect her from gawkers.. dave prayed over her.. i was myself asking God to welcome her. It was surreal.. after a bit the emergency help arrived. The poor older women who caused the accident was being comforted... Richard was still talkin.. was standing noticing that the scene... there was cherries.. clothing... a few toys.. a cooler and parts of the poor deceased lady.. I envisioned them driving... windows down.. eatin cherries from a roadside stand.. maybe been in vegas for the 4th heading back to Denver.. laughing and boom... its over.
As i pass over the sight right now I know they both died. I know Richard and Cindy were dating. I know he was loved by many friends and Cindy was a mother of grown children. I never knew them in life but they are forever in memory and i mourned their passing. I hope together in heaven they are happy and laughing as i picture them moments before that fatal accident.
RIP Richard and Cindy may we meet one day...
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