I used to drink and drive. I probably shouldn’t put that in print.
It’s nothing to be proud of. Not words that make one look good, smart, or cool. But thanks to society, maturity, and unfortunate tragedy I smartened up.
Yet our society has not shaken the deadly shadows of drunk driving. The tragedy in Dallas, where Cowboy Josh Brent killed teammate and long time friend Jerry Brown, is the most recent high profile reminder. After a night of private clubbing, and according to tweets several pails of Ace champagne, Brent was allowed to get behind the wheel.
Minutes later the car was flipped over. Brown was dead. Brent was in shock. Families and teammates would soon be in agony.
Nothing can be done to change what happened in Texas. But we can all try to make sure it doesn’t happen closer to home. Unfortunately for me it’s been top of mind for the past eighteen months given the result of a tragedy involving two former football players of mine.
I’m not going to rehash the story for you. Instead I am going to ask you to watch the attached story from CityTV. If this doesn’t stop you from drinking and driving, I am unsure what will.
Have a safe holiday.
http://www.citytv.com/toronto/citynews/life/video/238209
http://www.citytv.com/toronto/citynews/topic/the_inside_story_with_avery_haines/article/238208