Viewer Comments on Video Series
Two Sister Productions:
After seeing the short trailers of the DeCubellises' horrible tragedy
that stunned our small town here in Narragansett, a chill ran down my
spine. I am anxious to see the full video Friday night in N.K High
School. In hopes of reaching as many people as possible with this
shocking real life depiction of one family’s tragedy, you have saved
many others. The DeCubellises are a strong family and each time it is
played I hope their road to peace knowing Katie’s spirit lives on
through this, truly heals. God bless to all who have worked in this
endeavor...and keep up the good work....
Thank you.
Melanie
Two Sister Productions:
I was so impressed with your work on Katie DeCubellis' story. I hope
that this video will help prevent another tragic accident. I give
Katie's family so much credit for doing this.
Michelle
Dear Mr. and Mrs. DeCubellis,
Hello, my name is Myleah. I was at your presentation of the 3 videos. I
was part of the North Kingstown Teen Task Force. I would just like to
comment on the wonderful job you did putting these videos together. My
friend and I were both extremely touched by these videos. They have
taught me to always make good decisions. Even though I didn’t know
Katie, she will always be in my heart, because she has taught me a
valuable life lesson. I am very sorry that she was taken away from you
in such a horrible way, but what you are doing to keep her spirit alive
is a great thing. I have a lot of respect for you and your family, and I
hope to see these videos when I am old enough to take drivers ed. Once
again I would like to thank you, and tell you that you did a wonderful
job. It was very nice to see these videos and keep up the good work!
Sincerely, Myleah
Dear Meg and John,
Hello! It's Benita. I wanted to write you an e-mail in regards to the
presentation at NKHS on Friday night. I saw the notice in the school
newsletter earlier in the month and marked my calendar right away. I
went with Courtney and Ashley. I didn't get the chance to say hello to
you both at the presentation because of the amount of people which is
why I am writing the e-mail. One of the main reasons that I wanted to
see the videos was because I never knew exactly what happened on the
night of the crash. I had seen the pictures of the car, and friends
explained to me what happened but other than that there were still
questions that hadn't been answered for me.
The videos were excellent, for a lack of a better word! The effort and
strength that it must have taken to put together a collection of videos
like those clearly showed through. I honestly don't know anyone who has
as much strength, generosity, and courage to put together all of the
activities and presentations that you guys do. I know that you both do
everything that you do with hope that you will change even one person’s
decisions about drinking and driving, and let Katie and Marsha's loss
prevent even one other innocent person's loss.
I am sure that in that auditorium on Friday night there was not one
person who wasn't touched by the videos and your presentation. Although
it was emotional, the effect of the videos was very powerful. I knew
before coming to the presentation that it would be emotional and even
though the first showing of the videos was to many of your relatives,
and close friends you can see from the video that when you go to schools
and talk about the accident and the precautions of drinking and driving
not only are we effected because we knew Katie and Marsha but people who
only know their stories are effected.
I cannot imagine being able to do everything that you both do. I don't
think that I would have the strength and courage to be involved in so
many school presentations and give endless amount of hours that you
dedicate to getting your message out. I know that you both do this to
share Katie and Marsha's lives with everyone in hope that you influence
even one decision that they make in the future.
Again, the presentation was unbelievable and it is great that the videos
will be given throughout the state and to the driver education classes.
I am so glad that I went to the presentation Friday night. Through the
organization, you keep Katie's life alive, and the painful message of
what happens when you drink and drive. Keep up the amazing work that the
Katie Decubellis Memorial Foundation has done so far. Oh, and also,
Thank You.
Sincerely,
Benita
John and Meg:
The crowd was too thick to get to you Friday night after the premiere,
but I wanted to send you this message.
After seeing the videos, I want you to know that I have never, ever been
prouder to have been a part of something than I am to have been a (tiny)
part of this project. These films will touch hearts and change both
minds and lives -- of that there is no doubt. I cannot imagine the
emotional cost that you have paid to create these, and I do not pretend
that the impact of these videos in any way makes up for this horrible
tragedy, for losing your beautiful, talented, sweet Katie. But this I
know for certain: you have brought light from your darkest night, and
the number of people -- especially young people -- who will benefit from
your efforts is immeasurable. For your courage to persevere, and to do
it with class -- for allowing me to be a part of this and to have some
of Katie's light shine on me, I thank you from the depths of my heart….
Sincerely,
Allie
John & Meg,
You both should be very proud. The tapes are outstanding, powerful and
effective. You both are amazing individuals, and I am glad to know you.
I was honored to be a part of your efforts.
I have gotten tremendous positive response from the viewing. Everyone
that I have spoken to feels the tapes should be viewed by every young
person in the state. Ps...many adults could learn from them as well!....
Joanne
Thank you, John. It was great to see you and Meg again. My wife and I
were very impressed by the videos and the overall presentation. I will
certainly be advocating for their use in our programs…..Thanks again.
Meo
Hello John and Meg,
I attended your video presentation at the North Kingstown High School
last Friday night. I was very impressed by the video's and also by your
presentation. I admire your devotion to Katie and to your other
children. Katie would be so proud of her family.
The video brought back memories of that tragic night. I can't believe it
was over 4 years ago.
It's a powerful message that you are sending - one that I hope gets out
to everyone.........
I would like to purchase a set of the videos when they are ready for
distribution.
Thank you for the presentation.
Pamela
DeCubellis Family,
I didn't know Katie or anyone involved with this terrible accident,
but my Driver's ED teacher knows Katie's parents, and seeing her upset
while watching these movies really touched me. In Driver's ED today, we
watched "The Deadly Consequences Of Drunk Driving". I can truly say that
I was incredibly moved by everything I saw. I felt hurt to see what her
parents and friends and everyone around her had to go through just
because that one man decided to make the wrong decision and ended up
taking two amazing people out of the world, just because he couldn't
reach his cigarette. It was hard to fight back the tears from coming. I
tried to put myself in the place of Becky and I tried to imagine losing
my mom and my best friend, granted it makes me upset to think about, but
she went through it and my thoughts could never compete with her
feelings about two great people in her life, being taken away from her
and everyone around. And Becky, I couldn't even imagine losing my
mother. She seems so strong and brave for surviving such a loss, she has
a very good heart. Last year, a girl from my school was killed in a
drunk driving "accident". The girl driving was drunk and was on her
temporary license because she lost her original for D.U.I. The girl,
Lisa, who was killed, was in the backseat I believe. I thought it would
be nice to meet Katie's parents and have them talk at our school,
because I know how moved I was by the facts and sadness of Katie's death
and Becky's mom's death, but I'd want everyone I know to make sure that
they are safe and that they aren't drinking or in a situation where
someone they are with is driving while intoxicated.
I don't want to keep rambling on, I just wanted to say how truly
touching and moving the film was and how it made me stop to think about
the decisions I'll face in the future when getting behind the wheel. I
just wish that everyone could get a chance to watch it and realize that
they don't just hurt themselves with the decisions they make, but they
hurt everyone around them also.
Shannon
Hi John...
I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for
sending the video collection... It will be a useful tool when we go into
the middle schools to teach drug/alcohol awareness... We have watched
the video and will definitely be using it... Thank you again for
supporting the National Guard's Drug Demand Reduction Program....
MSgt. Robbie
Dear Mr. DeCubellis,
I just wanted to send you a short note to tell you about how we used
your video for a health class presentation at Durfee High school. The
video was a wonderful tool to help educate the students. I think it is
very well done and is a good way to make an impact with students. Thank
you for creating the video and for sharing your story.
Sincerely,
Jennifer
Hi,
You don't know me and probably never will. While sitting in my driver's
ed class this week and watching your family's movie my heart was swollen
with sympathy. Your whole family is an inspiration to everyone. You lost a
child, but saved the lives of so many more by the movie. I am not going to
lie i did cry it was horrific story, but your confidence and courage
shined. Katie is so lucky to of had you as parents and i now pray for her
as she stands in heaven with God looking down on everyone. Thank you for
inspiring me and so many others. May god bless you and your family,
Katie's soul, Marsha's soul, and the whole Bowman family. God Bless ~ Josh
PS. As soon as i return to school i am going to try to join SADD and
spread the message you instilled in me
