Tallon killed in Dalton wreck

To Keenan Broussard, I hope and pray you NEVER see the light of day again for this. You have taken a very dear friend from me. Randy was a Police Officer with the Toronto Police Service, and spent most of his career protecting us from people like you, who make the choice to drive while under the influence. I have known Randy since we were 13 years old. Currently, I am on the U.S. on vacation and you have ruined it for me. You have taken away Allison's partner, a son, a brother and an uncle, as well. May you rot, sir.

To Keenan Broussard, I hope you can reconcile your choice with God. He gives second chances, read examples in the bible of how God gave men new stakes in life after terrible decisions (Saul to Paul). The consequence of this mistake will affect Randy's family forever. I'm praying for Randy's family but i'm also praying for you and those in your vehicle. Somehow God will be glorfied. Seek his mercy. I will continue to lift you up. God Bless,

To the public, Keenan Broussard is a good guy that made a bad decision. Here at the office we are greatly saddened by this and pray that he is given a second chance in life. He is a hard working engineer that is a pleasure to be around. He is very smart, funny, and always willing to help. We all pray that his life is not re-defined by the accident.

Can any of us avoid being plowed into from behind by a drunk driver? We can only trust others not to choose to drive under the influence. I'm sorry, but no normally intelligent adult doesn't realize that making the choice to drink and drive is anything but making a choice to risk other innocent people's lives. A person who drinks and drives is a clear and present danger who must be taken out of the general population. Innocent people deserve to be protected from drunk drivers.

Having worked with Randy for several years, I can say that I haven’t met a more caring and genuine person. It’s a shame that such a wonderful guy has been so tragically killed, and yet nothing will change with either of our criminal justice systems when it comes to drunk driving.

It’s easy to say some made a wrong decision, but the consequences to drunk driving, and the number of people killed yearly by it is well known to most. It wasn’t a dumb decision, it was a criminal act, one that unfortunately too many choose. To the friends of Keenan Broussard, if your justice system is anything like ours in Toronto, other than some emotional scaring for your friend, the legal implications and penalty will likely be minimal. (unfortunately) PC 8147 54 Div

I find it difficult to believe that this is the first time this man has driven drunk. When a person gets into a car drunk it now becomes a weapon just like a gun. This man took the life of someone who protected our city from men like this. Randy's wife, Alison who is a victim as well must try to go on without her husband and deal with the fact that the man who took Randy's life will have minimal consequences to his actions. It has been commented that Keenan deserves a second chance well I ask you doesn't Randy deserve a second chance too. How would you feel if your spouse, daughter/son or friend was killed by a drunk driver would you want them to have a second chance?

To Mr. Tallon’s family and friends, I am very, very sorry for your loss. I also pray that the other victim in this accident, Allison Gaudino, pulls through this. This is a horrible thing that has happened and I can’t imagine how tough this must be for the families involved.

I know people are tired of hearing this, but Keenan truly did make a bad decision. He is a good person who would not have intentionally hurt someone. He should not be thought of as a criminal. This could be one of your friends or family members in this situation. We all make mistakes in our lives. How many times have you gotten behind the wheel tired? How many times have you been preoccupied with something else while driving, whether it be reaching for something or dialing the cell phone? These are all decisions that we make every day, not thinking that we could potentially affect someone else’s life including our own family. I am not saying that this is equal to drinking and driving, just trying to put things in perspective.

Let us not forget that Keenan’s family is also suffering right now. I believe that all things happen for a reason. I am sure this tragedy will make all those who are touched by this incident think twice before making these kinds of decisions. Many lives will probably be saved because someone will think about this incident and choose not to drive if they have had too much to drink or stop a friend from driving.

I'd like to ask those of you who think Keenan Broussard deserves a second chance if you'd be saying the same thing if it was your son, father, uncle, husband or another loved one that he hit and killed. His "bad decision" took a real "good guy's" life and for that I think he deserves to be punished to the fullest extent not given a second chance. It's not a mistake to drink and drive .. it's a selfish act and any full grown adult should know better. It's unfortunate that these "mistakes" often result in the death of an innocent person and not the one who decided to get behind the wheel of a vehicle drunk.

To the friends of Keenan how dare you compare this act to that of a bad decision. As a family member of Alison let me tell you your friend's bad decision(as you call it)left Randy dead. His so called bad decision resulted in the doctor's having to piece Alison's head back together. Keenan family has no idea what suffering is. They still get to see him, hug me and talk to him. What does Alison get. She relives the accident every day and hears it in her sleep. The only way a lesson will be learnt is if Keenan is made an example and punished to the fullest extent of the law to never see freedom.

My prayers are with all family and friends involved with this sensless tragedy. We can not ask that Keenan Broussard be given a second chance. He must admit what he did was murder, and he must ask for forgiveness from our dear Lord. He must accept punishment as given according to our drunk driving manslaughter laws. I know how hard it will be for a very long time, for the family, friends and co-workers of Randy and Allison. Only God knows why these terrible , heart breaking ,situations happen. I experienced a similiar heart ache when I was young , involving my Father who was a Police Officer. You all will experience many different emotions of anger, helplessness, guilt and grief. I know you will all come together as a family to help the family of Randy and Allison. Try to concentrate on the promise of our Lord that Randy is in such a glorious place. It will take a long time but after you experience the emotions of losing Randy, let them go. If you do not it will eat away at you like a cancer, and you will not be able to live the life Randy wants you to do. Trust me I know. A Rabbi once told me "we have the right to grieve, but not live in grief" May our faithful Lord give you all the strength to go through this difficult time. Thank you so much for leting us know what a wonderful, special person Randy was. We will be praying for Allison's recovery.

Words cannot describe the grief this senseless act has put our family through. It was only 10 days ago that Randy and Alison were over to our home for Thanksgiving dinner. I keep reliving that day in my mind, knowing Randy sat at the head of table with Alison along side him. We have a wonderful visit and the main discussion during dinner was the trip to Florida and how they were so looking forward to it. Randy had a passion to what he did as a police office. Protecting us all from crime and taking drivers off the road who make the decision to drink and then drive. There are NO second chances here for Keenan. Keenan made a decision that night to drink and drive. He turned his vehicle into a loaded weapon and created this senseless crime and should not have happened. It was only last month that Alison and the family had to deal with the death of her father Joseph, now we have to deal this terrible loss.
The local media in Toronto continue to pay respect to Randy. We hear from other Police officers that knew Randy and tell everyone on what a terrific officer Randy was.
I have always herd and read about drinking and driving but this is the first person I know who have died from this crime. I’m having a difficult time with it. My wife Andrea cannot function properly. We are all in shock. Our focus now is Alison. Family, friends and Police officers will come together in this time to lend support to help Alison in her time of grief. Words and hugs will never bring Randy back. He will always be in our thoughts and we prey for Alison. We love you Randy. Sincerely Uncle Constantine.

I do hope Keenan accepts responsibility for his actions. Mr Tallon and his family should not be in this tragedy for simply driving down the road, and no i can not compare the two famlies griefs other than to say that they are both tragedys. I will never disrespect the families right to grieve and certainly be upset, because I would. But forgiveness (for me) i hope would come out eventually.

To Kennan's Family I do believe in second chances. If you believe in the Bible, you know that Saul willing oversaw the killing of Stephen. Because of a second chance God used him to write 13 books in the New Testament.Do not try to make people understand what,why, or how this tragedy happened, its useless. There pain is not something that you can understand or even help (only hurt at this moment)unless you are in there shoes. I would say that Kennan needs your support and prayers and that trusting God to make sense of all this is the necessary step at this time. Both families will be in my prayers. God Bless

It was my sister in the vehicle with Randy the night they were hit by Keenan Broussard on Interstate 75. My husband and I flew out to Chattanooga from Toronto to be with Alison and to eventually bring her home. We, alongside her friend Nicole, were the ones to witness the aftermath of this horrific tragedy. It was us listening to the tears, the anger and the disbelief as Alison relived and recounted what happened. We watched her struggle to do simple tasks like sit up, lift her arms or to even move her legs.

She suffered head trauma, three broken ribs, a punctured lung as well as numerous cuts, scraps and bruises. Her head was stapled back together. While I know these wounds will eventually heal, the scars will not.

There are no words of comfort you can offer to someone who lost the love of their life in such a senseless and preventable crime. And make no mistake, this was a crime. It wasn't an accident. When you lift an alcoholic drink to your mouth, then get behind the wheel of a car, you are knowingly and willingly committing a crime. I hope that you, Keenan Broussard, suffer the way you have made Alison and Randy suffer.

It's shameful to me that you will eventually be allowed to put this behind you, start over somewhere fresh while Randy lies dead in a grave and Alison tries to piece together the shattered pieces of her life.

I was so saddened to hear about this tragic occurrence.

I had the honor of working with Randy and Alison both and this is not something I would have ever dreamed happening to them - it's not something you ever like to see happen to anyone but it does - people make poor choices and unfortunately, others end up paying..Randy and Alison did.

Both dedicated to their jobs and each other, helping others never was a bother to either of them. Randy was an awesome Police Officer to work with and Alison just made the daily requirements of her job look like a walk in the park.

She has overcome a lot of challenges to get where she is and has the will to see things through - she's no quitter - it's this drive and will to survive that will see her through the next while of reliving that terrible moment and realizing that an important part of her life is no longer there. I've seen this drive in action and now more than ever, will she need to summon this strength for the journey ahead.

But I know she'll survive and continue on - those memories that now haunt her every waking moment and shatter what little sleep she gets, will be replaced one day by the thought that for a time, she was truly as one with another person who loved her for who she was.

You're in my thoughts and prayers Alison - get better and continue on with what you do best. Randy will always be a part of you and looking out for your safety from above.

Believe it, know it. Gods Speed Randy.

I have read all the comments here, from a few of Randy's co-workers, through to his family and Allison's. I have not had the pleasure of meeting Allison, but I can tell you how happy Randy was with her as his partner. He last spoke to Randy on Oct 9 and he knew I was on my way to the U.S. as he was as well.

I don't know when Randy's funeral will be and it saddens me that I may not be in Toronto to say goodbye to my dear friend.

Randy and I had numerous discussions about driving while impaired and were both 100% against it. I'm sure through Randy's career he saw many people killed in collisions such as the one that killed him.

To those of you who think that Keenan deserves a second chance at life let me ask you.....where is Randy's second chance? We, those of us who love him, will never get to see him or talk to him again.

Sorry, but Keenan Broussard made a mistake you say? It's no different than being distracted while driving? Let me tell you, when you get behind the wheel of any vehicle, all eyes should be on the task of driving and you should not be impaired in any way.

I drive a large transit vehicle in Toronto, and for me, there are no mistakes. They can be costly.

To Allison's family, Randy's family and their co-workers and friends...we must let Randy's memory live on.

Tracey

To the friends of keenan, I'm 11 years old and my brother is 7, Alison is our aunt and Randy is our uncle. Can you please explain to us why our uncle was killed and why your friend was drinking and driving late at night. Even at 11 I know that you call someone responsible to drive you home.

My thoughts and prayers are with Allison and the families. It was a tragedy that never should have happened. I've never met Allison but I've known Randy for some years now, through my dad, and he was a great guy. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him for all of his wonderful contributions to everyones lives. Allison, I'm so glad you have so much great support to help you through your troubled times ahead, again, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Randy...Rest in Peace!

I am Alison's brother-in-law. I, along with my wife, drove Alison the 17 plus hours to get her home the other day. There are many, many things that have crossed my mind during that long drive. One of them was if Keenan Broussard should get another chance. I have always believed in giving people a second chance. I read with interest the many blogs here about giving Keenan a second chance. What many of you do not know is that Keenan was given a second chance when he was 21 years of age. So what you, his friends, are asking is that we give Keenan a third chance. Well I draw the line at that. One of the many fine police officers I met during my time down there said to me that it was odd that an engineer would drink and drive. He said that they are not your typical drunk drivers. I think I know what this policeman was trying to say to me. Keenan Broussard is not one of those yahoos who does not care about anything or anyone. He is not the kind of person who gets drunk everynight at a bar just to cause trouble. He is an educated man who knows better, which makes what he did far more criminal. By his selfish actions Keenan Broussard committed murder. He just did not select his victim. Fate did that for him. It is also shameful that the most Keenan Broussard will get in prison is a year. He will be able to continue with his life. He will have the opportunity to get married, have children and enjoy life. Randy Tallon will no longer have those gifts life gives. Alison's dreams are shattered and let me tell you something my sister-in-law has overcomed many, many challenges in her life to get a chance at the Canadian dream. She was living that dream for close to four years. A dream she worked hard to achieve. Keenan Broussard took that away from her and took Randy Tallon's life. Randy was one of those good guys. Solid guys that people could depend on. I did not know him as well as I should have. I am thankful that he provided Alison with some happy times. I will not apologize for taking a hard stance about Keenan Broussard's supposed second chance opportunity. In my mind he was given his second chance and did not learn from it.

Randy's death has been a terrible blow to my entire family. I know my sister, Mary, to whom Randy was married to for 16 years is greiving horribly. She calls me 2, 3 times a day trying to express her grief and horror. I know it will be some time or perhaps ever if she gets over it. Debbie and Glenn, Randy's sister and brother in law, all his nieces and newphews have lost someone irreplaceable. To lose someone in such a senseless manner in unimaginable. This young man who took Randys life has left many unnamed people reeling. Forgiveness will be a long time in coming!!!

my problem with this is that i sit on the other side i feel very terrible for the familly but Keenan Broussard is my a part of my familly and tho he took someones life it need to be said that keenan has a serious drinking problem and needs to be helped. but to say that he should never see the light of day and things like that is heart-breaking but putting him in jail is not going to solve the problem, him and people like him need help.

Responding to this comment above, I understand that people in Keenan's situation need help, i see meny people suffering from addiction and most will never get help. I can sympathize with that.

However, you cannot possibly suggest, that because of his drinking problem that he should not go to jail! To my knowledge, being drunk is yet to be considered a defense for drinking and driving. It wouldn't be a defense for pulling a trigger or jabbing a knife either.

Well, Dmitch301, Alison and Randy are a part of my family. I am their 13 year old cousin. Since you feel that a solution to Keenan's drinking problem is to get him help, maybe you could arrange for it while he sits in jail for killing Randy.

My sympathy and deepest compassion go out to the family and friends of Randy Tallon. Never in my life would I have wanted such a tragedy to occur. As a relative of Keenan Broussard, I pray that you forgive him even though it seems impossible now.

If any of you have had any experience with alcoholism, it is a living hell. The cravings and panic attacks can turn a person into someone not recognizable to even himself. Genetics can play a role also as Keenan's father was affected by alcoholism.

Keenan as well as his family are suffering. I, who also have a son, am suffering. I took my son to a session on Thursday where an attorney spoke to teens/parents on the topic of Teens and the Law in Georgia. While there, I only wished that Keenan had had this opportunity.

In case you don't know, Keenan has continuously respected his mother and others who came into his life. I wish he would have sought help before this tradegy occurred. Maybe he did but unsuccessfully. Unfortunately, we all must live with the consequences, even Keenan who would never intentionally harm anyone. We are all suffering pain so please find it in your hearts to forgive Keenan and help him get the help he needs. He struggled so much to become an engineer and things do happen for a reason, even though we may not know what it is now.

Alison, get well, I will keep you in my prayers. To all Randy's friends, judging others comes easy but forgiveness takes courage and belief in God's ability to heal.

I have read all of the comments above, from both sides, and your correct in saying that Keenan needs help but where better to get the help than in jail where he belongs for quite some time. What he did should not be passed off because he has a drinking problem. He took someone elses life and it is affecting soooo many people and for that he must pay the consequences; which should be going to jail. What a great place to get the help he so badly needs!I believe that forgiveness will come in time, lots of time and to expect anything more is not very realistic. He took away someone very special to many people and whether it was a conscious decision or not to drink and drive he must suffer the consequences for what he has done. Alison, I hope that you get well soon, I know you have a lot of emotional healing ahead of you and I wish you all the best. My thoughts are with you and all of Randy's friends and family.

Let me tell everyone who tells me that Keenan has a drinking problem and needs help. Perhaps, while he is in jail, he can think about that problem and get the help he needs. How do you expect Randy's family and friends to forgive you for taking away someone who meant so much to us? How do we forgive someone who has turned our lives upside down? I will never be able to speak to my friend again. Keenan will still be able to speak to his. Forgiveness is a big thing to ask us all right now as we are still numb from our loss. I still cannot believe Randy is gone.

I was refraining myself from posting a comment, as I did not see the necessity of getting involved in the contradicting parties. Nevertheless, as I would read every single comment, it would boggle my mind how selfish everyone is. There are two sides hurting here, I along with a great majority of this board is a family member of Alison. In my mind, there was no ‘bad decision’ here nor does he deserve a third chance. You cannot justify drinking and driving a bad decision. A bad decision would be wearing sandals in the rain, drinking and getting behind the wheel is a criminal act, nothing less. However, I am sure there are people on Keenan’s ‘side’ who are hurting the same, they may not have lost someone physically, however, by the sounds of it I am pretty sure drinking has taken a great deal of his life away. To be quite honest, I do not care about anything to do with this man, even though I have forgiven him. He does need help, I will agree with that, and in all truthfulness I hope he receives that help, so no one will have to fall victim to him again. When it comes down to it, no matter how well either side argues their point across, it will not take the hurt, pain, and scars that Alison and our family has suffered from due to this. One mans selfish act, has in turn caused hurt on both ‘sides’ and I do believe we need to acknowledge that, but not forget the innocent mans life that was taken away and the loss that Alison has suffered.

I'm one of Alison's sisters and I can't believe what I'm reading about Keenan and his problems. Eveyone has problems deal with it. Ever time Keenan took a drink and drove drunk he knew that he could potentinally harm someone. The message above forgives Keenan, may I say this person doesn't speak for our family.

Knowning that Keenan will only serve 1 year for killing someone is no punishment. For the people who continue to defend Keenan how many more excuses do you have left?

I had the pleasure of working with Randy for 5 years. Randy is a very solid person who could never do anything to hurt someone. Hell he dedicated his life to helping others only to be taken out by the very people he tried to protect others from. Randy was the best damn copper out there in my view. If you had a problem, you would go to Randy and he would get it fixed. Randy was always professional not matter what he did and what situation he came across. As for Keenan; What kind of a person consumes alcoholic drinks, unlocks his car. Puts the keys in the ignitions. Starts the car, puts it in "D" and then moves the car. A DRUNK CRIMINAL. You sir are a drunk criminal!!! Keenan and his family please think about it this way, If I put a gun to someones head and pulled the trigger-they are dead! If I got in my car drunk (as Keenan did) and plowed into someone killing them-they are dead!!! No matter how you look at it-they are dead and I made the choice to do that. And guess what-Randy is dead and YOU CAUSED IT due to your stupid choice. And yes you had the choice so don't go blaming it on the booze or anyone else. Once you are convicted-be rest assured I will be there at any and all future parole hearings.

After reading all of these comments, I hope that an organization is formed where a person can alert a counselor about a person who others might think has a drinking problem and may be at risk of harming others. If the counselor does nothing more than tell the person to NEVER get behind the wheel of a car after drinking and relay the details of this tragic accident, that program may prevent others from having to endure this kind of suffering and loss.

The keys to the car are another factor that has to be dealt with. I recently read a story in the Atlanta Journal Constitution about a man who was not conscious of getting into the car to drive while intoxicated. All he knew was that he woke up in the parking lot of a liquor store but since he didn't realize where he was, he drove around with a bottle of liquor in his hand until he figured it out.

Depending upon the nature of alcoholism, a person may not make a choice to get behind the wheel of a car and drive. I don't know what happened in Keenan's situation.

Also, secrecy is a big part of acoholism. As a relative of Keenan, basicly all I knew was that his father had alcoholism problems and after returning from Vietnam, is in a very incapacitated state. What impact that had on Keenan, I have no idea.

A sober existence where zero alcohol is consumed is the only route for people who are not conscious of their actions after drinking and have no "too many drinks" turn off mechanism. I pray that if Keenan is given a another chance, he realizes this and seeks the help he needs, regardless of cost.

Keenan had his chance 4 years ago. Randy isn't getting a second chance. I keep hearing about what a good person Keenan is. In my mind, he's not. He's a killer. His weapon of choice was a vehicle.

I live in a family of alcoholics. That doesn't mean we all turn into them. I choose to drink very little, and if I am driving, I choose NOT to drink. It's all about choice here.

I am having a very difficult time forgiving Keenan, especially after spending considerable time on the phone last night with Alison. Keenan has thrown her life into turmoil.

I sadly keep looking for answers.

I knew Randy for a short time. We were neighbors and I didn’t miss a chance to spend a few minutes with him. I was drawn to him to be honest. Never a negative word passed Randy’s lips.

I spoke to a friend last night and told him about Randy being killed by a DRUNK driver and he was shocked. Shocked because he had met Randy only once. One meeting with Randy was enough to leave a person remembering how decent and likeable he truly was.

Mr. Broussard committed criminal acts taking a life and attempting to take a second life! He made a decision to drink and drive, he killed someone!!!

There can be no sympathy for Mr. Broussard. There will be no sympathy from those that protect others from people like him!

DRUNK drivers like Keenan Broussard escalate into killers as we have seen here. Far too many people have been killed only to here how sorry the killer is after the fact.

Well I’m sorry! I’m sorry that Mr. Broussard will not suffer the rest of his life for his criminal actions!

Every second of of everyday I hope Mr. Broussard thinks of Alison and Randy… Then I hope he thinks of their family. When he runs out of thoughts on them… Think of their friends! When he’s done thinking about those mentioned perhaps he can move along to the people that will lose their lives to other DRUNK drivers like himself because Randy is no longer around to do his job that he was great at!!!!!

For the rest of Mr. Broussard’s life, which he does not deserve for taking Randy’s, I hope he hurts like we all do. I pray that he suffers no less then those effected by his criminal actions.

How will Mr. Broussard ever be able to not think about Alison or Randy? With every breath taken by this criminal, I hope it’s remembered that it’s another breath stolen from Randy Tallon!!!!

Alison, I hope that you one day realize that Randy never left. He is here and watching out for you and everyone.

I pray you get stronger from this and step forward from grief and pain to continue to keep my family and friends safe as you and Randy have done in the past.

It is people like you that allow for us all to be safe and live. I am so very sorry that you are hurting and I wish that I could shoulder some of your pain.

Randy, I’ll never get over how you were taken out of everyone's lives. I believe your not far and I am willing to bet you will always be doing your part to influence others to do the right thing. You are a decent, determined, loving, respected gentleman. Be at peace Randy, for if anyone deserves that, it is you Sir.

Randy Tallon will forever live in our hearts and has become my Angel while I drive with my babies and family. I couldn’t think of a better Angel to have with me.

In Randy’s name I say, God Bless us all!

Im a friend of Mr.Keenan J. Broussard.

First and foremost, Im sorry that Randy's family had to go through this and I will keep them in my prayers. It seem that there are alot of people on here who do not know Mr.Keenan J.Broussard. Lets get it straight,he was the guy everybody liked, was always lending a helping hand,but he was also human. I know how angry can overwhelm things but some of this stuff im reading, it makes me wonder what god you serve. I want you to understand that I am a man and I accept responsibilities for any of my actions,as well as I expect any man to do. But as human beings we all make mistakes.Things are always bad when it hits home but its not up to us to judge, your goin to miss blessings with all that hatred in your heart. It was a bad decision and nobody can change it, and whoever talkin about we cant compare a "bad decision" to this,grow up!

"OLIVIA" you sound crazy. IM HIS FRIEND AND I CAN GIVE YOU HOWEVER MANY "REASONS" THAT HE IS A GOOD PERSON YOU NEED.

My prayers go out to the family.

I WONDER HOW MANY PEOPLE ON HERE THAT COMMENTED HAVE DRINKED AND DRIVED AND JUST DIDNT GET CAUGHT. I KNOW PIECE OFFICERS THAT HAVE STOPPED OTHER PIECE OFFERS FOR SWERVING WHILE DRIVING AND REALIZED THEY WERE DRUNK AND LET THEM GO.I CAN RUN IT DOWN ABOUT THESE BALLS THAT GO ON FOR COPS,MAYORS,DA'S AND THEY SIT AROUND AND DRINK, THEN DRIVE HOME. IM NOT TRYIN TO MAKE A EXCUSE FOR HIS ACTIONS, JUST BRINGING SOME PEOPLE BACK TO REALITY.

IM SORRY FOR YALL LOST AND I WISH IT WOULD HAVE NEVER HAPPENED BUT KEENAN IS A GOOD GUY AND IMA SAY THAT FOREVER! AND I KNOW HE IS WILLING TO ACCEPT WHATEVER THAT IS COMING TO HIM.

IM MADE A MISTAKE, I MEANT PEACE OFFICERS"

my buttons are gettin stuck.I MADE A MISTAKE IN MY BLOG. I MEANT "PEACE OFFCIERS"

Let me tell you something, fortherecord, tonight for approximately 3-1/2 hours, I sat in a funeral home, looking in disbelief at a casket contains my friend of 37 years. Keenan will walk the streets again, Randy will not.

I am sick of hearing Keenan made a mistake. Keenan committed a criminal act. Keenan killed someone. He didn't use a gun or a knife, he used his vehicle. Keenan made the choice to drink and drive. Nobody made that decision for him.

You want to know how many of us drink and drive? NONE OF US DO! We know the harm it will cause.

Right now, I cannot even think about forgiving Keenan for what he has done to Alison's life, not to mention the lives of Randy's co-workers and friends. He has taken us all and turned us upside down.

Perhaps you need to stand in a room full of police officers and see the tears in their eyes, as I did tonight. Only then will you understand.

Randy dedicated his life to trying to save us from people like Keenan.

Enough of this! Can we get back to the fact of what the tragedy of this incident actually is about - our loved one's life is gone. The alleged drunk driver's life will go on. Randy's girlfriend's life will go on. They are both walking, talking and they will both see the light of day tomorrow.

What won't happen tomorrow, is that we won't be able to talk to Randy...we won't be able to see him tomorrow, or next week, or next month...and his family - his sister, brother-in-law, nephew, nieces, great-nieces and great-nephews are hurting, just as many other friends and colleagues are.

I would like everyone to try to step back and remember all the good and happy times that everyone all had and remember Randy for the man he was. The bickering in the posts above about what type of guy the alleged drunk driver was, isn't going to bring Randy back and it's only creating more hurt, anger and resentment for anyone reading these blogs.

Randy was a great man in all our own minds, eyes and opinions. That's what I would want for people to remember.

TRACEY,GROW UP AND REALIZE JESUS ONLY FORGIVE THOSE WHO FORGIVE OTHERS! (IM NOT PERFECT SO DONT TAKE MY JESUS COMMENT AS IF THATS WHAT IM SAYIN) YOU TALK LIKE YOUR A MAN THAT DO NOTHING WRONG. I NEVER ONCE SAID MY "FRIEND" WAS RIGHT BUT IF YOU WANNA GET LIKE THAT. MY FRIEND HAS TO LIVE WITH A MISTAKE THAT HURT MANY OF PEOPLE THAT HE DIDNT EVEN KNOW. AND KEENAN BROUSSARD IS A MAN WITH EMOTIONS AND REALIZE HIS MISTAKES AND WILLIN TO ACCEPT THEM. SO DO NOT SIT HERE TALKING LIKE THAT. "LIKE I SAID BEFORE,KEENAN BROUSSARD IS A GREAT PESRON THAT MADE A BAD DECISION"

First and foremost: To all of you who knew Mr. Tallon and the workings of the police system, you know that when these sorts of accidents occur, there will always be questions that go unanswered. Unless you were THERE when the accident occurred, you can never be 100% sure what happened. When this newspaper article surfaced (the morning AFTER the accident), the police report was FAR from complete...so how do you know the little piece of information GIVEN was accurate? All of this negative feedback is based on hearsay and speculation. There are always two sides to a story. All we can do at this point is pray and have faith that God will work this situation out…

Secondly: There is NO one...I repeat...NO ONE on here from Mr. Broussard's family and friends who is disrespecting the family who lost a loved one so SHOW SOME RESPECT and decency to HIS family. This could have EASILY been the other way around. I don't know the man who died personally, but from what I hear, he was a respectful and fair person and I DO NOT think he would be pleased at some of these responses. He would want you to remember HIM and honor HIS memory, not disrespect another person and his family to express "unexpressable" feelings. Since he was the type of person who cared so much about other people, honor his memory and preserve the legacy of caring of other people. So please, show some respect and stop using Mr. Broussard’s name on a first name basis like you know him personally. Your family lost a loved one, but don't be so self-centered as to forget the fact that your family is NOT the only one hurting.

And to those who “pray” for Mr. Broussard to suffer, know that when you try to take matters into your own hands and "pray" (or try to inflict) vengeance on someone instead of leaving it in God's hands, you set yourself up for a “reaping” in the future. To Mr. Tallon’s family who posted on here, be strong and pray. It's going to be a long road ahead for you, as well as for the other families involved. I'm not sure what religion you all believe in, but know that most religions emphasize "forgiveness." I am a Christian, and if we don't practice forgiveness, the "higher power" will MAKE us forgive. God has the tendency to put us in similar situations so that we can understand what it was like on the "other side" of the situation we couldn't forgive in the past. Judge not, lest YE be judged…none of us are without sin or can cast stones at ANYONE.

Third: To those of you who DO NOT know Mr. Broussard, do NOT judge him or his overall character from this situation. Keenan is a good, young, family-oriented man. He worked just as hard at his nuclear engineering job as Mr. Tallon in the force. He helped people in need just as much as Mr. Tallon (and I am one of the people he helped along the way). What if we accused Mr. Tallon of being a dirty cop? What if we say he was an adulterer? What if we accused him of having a secrete drug addiction? What if we neglected ALL of his great characteristics just b/c of one act of indiscretion? You would NOT like it at all. You would defend his honor because you knew him PERSONALLY…you would be JUST LIKE MR. BROUSSARD’S family and friends who’ve responded earlier and tell us how good of a person Mr. Tallon was despite the situation at hand. Am I right? There is nothing to be gained by all the negative posts but more hurt and suffering on BOTH sides. Try to think of it this way:

Will you GAIN anything from slandering the young man involved in this tragic accident? Is wishing vengeance on him going to change this situation? Is "praying" for him to "suffer" going to bring Randy back? Are the hatred, anger, and judgment going to turn back the hands of time? You can post and post on here for years to come, but will it alter the past? Has anything changed after all these comments were posted on this blog?

The answers to all of these questions is NO.

Right now, I know it is a harsh reality for everyone to face, and taking your frustrations out on Mr. Broussard will NOT make the pain go away nor will it bring your friend back. I’ve lost close family and friends before from tragic accidents in more ways than one, and slandering who you THINK is at fault is not healthy and only makes it worse to cope. It makes you bitter and resentful and it takes away time you could spend HONORING that person’s memory. Pray, everyone. Pray for all parties involved for there is POWER in prayer. I pray for BOTH families everyday. I pray for strength for the family of Mr. Tallon so that they can be comforted. I also pray that God give them the heart of forgiveness and the wisdom to know that when God decides to pluck an angel from this earth, there's NOTHING anyone on earth can do to prevent it...NOTHING. I pray that Mr. Tallon’s family understands that no matter HOW much they loved “Randy”, God loved him best. You never know if God was saving Mr. Tallon from a worse fate. Even though our human logic can’t explain it, all events were written and predestined before we were all born, no matter if you believe in God or not. On the flip side, I also pray for strength for Mr. Broussard’s family, because I know they are suffering in this situation. I also pray for Keenan, my dear friend, who (like the rest of Mr. Tallon’s family) will have to live with that day for the rest of his life (and that is his punishment).

To everyone, Ecclesiastes 3:1-6,14 (KJV)--

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away...Know that, whatsoever God doeth, it shall be for ever: nothing can be put to it, nor any thing taken from it…

And Matthew 7:1-5 (New KJV)-- Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgment that you pronounce you will be judged, and the measure you give will be the measure you get. Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, "Let me take the speck out of your eye," when there is the log in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother's eye.

My prayers are with you all. Be strong in the Lord, everyone...

I am a friend of K's with a unique prospective. My grandmother was killed by a drunk couple. They never served jailtime... They were very poor individuals. While I can attest that he was a god fearing good hearted young man, I cannot defend him or even try to explain why he has caused this damage to your family. I would feel ashamed to ask you for a second chance for him. I know how you are feeling at this moment and know the pain you will feel for some time to come. This incident has revived every bad memory of from that time period for myself and is something I worked very hard to protect my family from and to see it happen again has destroyed me. I will pray that you will find forgiveness in the Lord and that this young man takes responsibility for the damage he has caused to your family. May you find the peace you seek and Randy rest in peace. I will be praying for both sides in this tragedy.

2 Corinthians 5:10 "For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive recompense, according to what he did in the body, whether good or evil."

First and foremost, my prayers go out to the family and friends of Mr. Tallon. I can not say that I know how you feel because I have never lost someone in my life in such a tragic way. I do know that you guys are having a hard time dealing with the situation. I understand the hurt and pain that you are voicing on here because you feel that is the way to get out how you feel towards Mr. Broussard. Secondly, to the Broussard family, I am praying for you guys as well. I know how it feels to have someone in your family with a alcohol problem because my brother has one and he has made a decision in his life that led him the wrong way and now he is in jail. I am going to let you know that there is light at the end of the tunnel because my brother is getting out on the 2nd of next month after being in there for about a year. He has realized his mistakes and he is asking us for help and has made the first step and that is admitting that he has a problem. Just let Keenan know that he is able to get help and that ya'll are behind him and will always be.

Thirdly, I don't know either family personally. I did attend college with Keenan because we have some of the same friends, but I did not know him personally, at ALL. With that being said, I am a neutral person and what I have to say is based upon the comments that have been posted on here by both parties but mainly by the friends and family of Mr. Tallon. Keenan Broussard did commit a crime by taking someone's life and I am SURE that he regrets that and he wishes that he can go back in time and change things. But we as children of God have to learn that everything happens for a reason, like someone said, we may not know why God took this person away from you but he has another plan for Mr. Tallon and we have to let God do his work and know that Mr. Tallon is in heaven watching over each and everyone of you guys.

Now don't get me wrong, I am not saying to let Mr. Broussard off with a slap on the wrist. He has to pay for what he has done. Yes jail time is the right answer to the problem but the problem is deeper than that. He needs help and he needs it ASAP. He has to make the first step and that is admitting that he has a problem and that he wants to make a serious change in his life. I read that the most time he can get is up to a year in jail but he has to live the rest of his life knowing that he took someone's life and I feel that is punishment in its self.

For people who say that they don't drink and drive, I fail to believe that. I know that you have a glass of wine, a beer, a drink or some form of alcohol and got behind the wheel at some point in your life. NO ONE on here is perfect at all and I don't want no one to claim that they haven't driven under the influence. Its just that you didn't get caught or you were able to make it home safely. We all make STUPID decisions at some point in our lives, we may not suffer the same reprecussions that Mr. Broussard has suffered but have or will suffer them in the future.

Im going to finish this off like this...Phil. 4:13.."For I can do all Things through CHRIST which STRENGTHENS ME." Take that scripture, both families, and use it to help you through this tough time. God is the ONLY one that can help you guys through this and my prayers are with both families.

At the moment, I find it very difficult to find it in my heart to forgive Keenan for what he has done. In time, when these deep wounds heal, I may be able to. It does not mean I will forget what he did.

Please don't tell me to grow up. I am grown up. I don't drink and drive..and yes..that means if I'm driving, I opt not to drink alcohol. It really isn't a difficult to decision for me.

Rest in peace, Randy.

Forgive me "Tracey" if i came off on the edge but like a man, ima stop tryin to prove that Keenan Broussard is a good man (even though he is), because nothing I can say can justify what happen and I know he wouldnt want me too because he mans up to his actions. Rest in piece Randy Tallon and your family will be in my prayers.

I know it would be in my best interest not to comment at all not only as a family member of Keenan which we are close, but for reasons that are not appropriate for everyone's viewing. After reading almost all the posts there are children who are reading as young as 11 and commenting. Whatever we say, from either family is what they are taking in and we are setting the example.

We grew up as God-fearing Christians however we all are still individuals and make personal decisions. One thing I have learned is you can never say never. You hope and pray that it's never you, your children, siblings, cousins, etc. on either side of the situation but realistically it's possible. Being that you don't know us or Keenan you don't know what our family has been through or that we haven't been on the other side or the other adversaties we are currently facing. The God we serve makes NO mistakes even when we don't understand His hand we must trust His will. NO SIN is greater than any other: fornicators, idolators, adulterers, greedy, homosexuals, drunkards, murderers, thieves, nor slanderers will not inherit the kingdom! He is a forgiving God that believes in chances that serves no number but WHATEVER is in His plan. Although by his family and friends Mr. Tallon will be more than missed God saw fit to bring him home.

I AM NOT trying to take away from the grief and uttermost despair Mr. Tallon's family and friends are feeling. We understand mourning as recently as a few weeks before this when we laid to rest 3 and 4 yr old brothers. My deepest and sincerest sympathy is with Mrs. Tallon although physically wounded and emotionally scarred God saw fit to keep her here. The comment was made several times that she vividly remembers the incident. Even though now she may not understand why, there IS a greater purpose. What that is I don't know but maybe her story can be an inspiration and testimony to someone else.

I by no means condone or justify Keenan's actions but I do unfortunately understand. Even though it may seem like "common sense" you don't always know when you've had too much to drink or may not even feel the effects of the alcohol in your system. Which is why if you'd have anything at all your keys/car shouldn't be an option. But as with many choices we make as young adults we don't fully think them through before acting them. Even though Keenan is alive there is still death in him that can't be seen by the eye. Yes he was given a 2nd chance and years later after college graduation, relocation out of state and an excellent job in engineering his past has come to haunt him again worse than before. No amount of "I'm sorry's" or remorse will bring Mr. Tallon back and I know Keenan accept's responsibilites for his actions but I pray that he stays uplifted and the next article published is not that we are burying him. One life can never be replaced by taking another whether by "the system" or the person themself. Nor will a life in jail at only 25 "make things right or better." it won't take the pain away... Whomever insuiated the comments on Keenan's father don't speak on what you don't fully know nor was it your place to even speak on it.

I'm searching my soul that this tragic situation is used to reach out to others and hopefully open the eyes of our young people of how serious a "night out" can turn and this prayerfully change lives. I personally know its not easy but it is possible. Without support of the community, no matter what side of the situation you're on, things will never change. Keenan is a God-fearing, family-oriented college graduate who became an engineer who may have needed help but when everyone is so quick to judge and critize you because of your lifetyle in a negative manner it makes it 10x harder even as adults to seek help/change.

My family as well as the Tallon's are in my prayers. I know God will see us through even when we don't understand or see how He already has it worked out.

"FOR THE RECORD" person..........What is Keenan's criminal record like???? You say he is a good person that mad a bad mistake....... What about the mistake he made when he was younger???? I guess thats two mistakes he made.

"PC8635" what mistakes have you made? how about that? remember no sin is greater than the other. i see its always easier to blame somebody than to deal with the issue.

I find it ironic that I'm considered crazy because I don't agree with drinking and driving or that I can't find sympathy for Keenan. How do you expect someone to forgive Keenan for killing an innocent man. Randy didn't die from being on the job or a desease, he was killed because your friend didn't call a cab. You may think I'm crazy and the rest of the bloggers are too but maybe you should as Keenan why he keeps doing this. Why didn't he learn from his first DUI charge, did he think it didn't matter. I can't forgive someone who chooses not to take responsiblity for his actions. From what I understand he is out of jail and free to do as he pleases. How is this fair?

How do we find sympathy for a man who made the choice to drink and drive? The people Randy worked with, the family he became so much a part of (Alison's family) and his friends are ripped apart because Keenan made the choice to drive a vehicle impaired. He killed someone, and while he has to live with that every day for the rest of his life he is ALIVE. Randy is not. Randy faced danger every single day he put on his uniform and went to work. Alison will do so again one day..once she is well enough to go back to work. We don't know when that will be. Her physical wounds will heal...her emotional wounds run deep. Keenan did that to her. He ripped our world apart.

"FOR THE RECORD"

I'm not saying I'm perfect. I'm just saying I don't make the same mistake twice!

yall really about about to make me go off. im tryin to be cordial but yall keep pushing it.

Fortherecord,perhaps if you had to suffer as we are, you would understand where we are coming from. Sorry to hear you think we are pushing it, but we have no sympathy at the moment for Keenan, and I doubt we ever will. Keenan was given his 2nd chance and in my eyes, he blew it.

"tracey" i understand your suffering.my father almost killed my brother drunk driving. true enough it was almost but my brother "2." everybody on here that know keenan knows he messed up but we cant sit here let people drag his name in the mudd,i refuse to sit here and let it happen. Keenan is my friend and he will always be and i will have his back through the good and the bad. i wish things could have been different but "WE" couldnt control it.

question: if alcohol wasnt involved would you still be mad? what was his alcohol level?

im not tryin to be funny/rude or anything,just curious.

To tracey and pc8635!

What people don't understand is that although Keenan has bonded out and is alive "walking the streets" that doesn't make him alright! Living through the situation knowing that because of his actions he's caused the demise of a honorable person who is leaving a family behind and a wife who lived through it all is much more determential than death or jail but that's more than any of you would understand. IS SO EASY for people to judge and critize what they would and wouldn't do, say, or feel til they are in the situation themselves. If it was one of your family members (child, sibling, uncle, aunt, parents, etc.)who made bad judgement and were facing misdemeanor and felony charges especially at such a young age, would you then say the same??? Don't dare say it could never be cause anything is possible and the people you think aren't doing such are statistically proven the main ones who are. Keenan is an engineer for a prestigious company, has a great work ethnic and is a hard worker who did not fully evaluate a situation before he acted. It's so contradictory of you to say we can't understand cause YOU HAVE NO IDEA what our family has been through in the past or what we're going through now. You know nothing of our family only what this article has told you about. You say you're not perfect so in my opinion that should mean you know the 1st time you go through something or make a mistake doesn't mean it's impossible to happen again. YES you should learn from your mistakes but as I stated earlier sometimes with any "issue" a person is dealing with doesn't realize it's effecting them which is sad but true. That was as you said when he was younger, in your "college years" most people look back and regret many decisions.

I AM in greatest symapathy with the Tallon family and in my deepest sorrow wish this wasn't the situation. But being that is it, not forgiving Keenan will not take you pain away, hoping that he dies or suffers will not bring Mr. Tallon back, ill wishing things towards and about him will not make things better. Yes Keenan will/should have to take responsibility for his actions and face whatever charges, convictions, penalties, fines, etc. But as the God-fearing family that we are we know in order to be forgiven for your own sins, whatever that may be, you must first learn to forgive yourself and love your enemies(cause that is what most of you make him) as you love yourself. In that same measure will the Lord show to you! Even when you don't understand His plan God is greater than ANY circumstance and He is working it out!

Yes, Keenan is a free man today. Where is Randy Tallon? Would we be having these conversations had Keenan were simply in a collision? Probably not. This isn't the situation at all....he was impaired. I don't care what level his impairment was, he was impaired. This is not the first time he's been caught..only this time he killed an innocent man. A man who spent 20 years with the Toronto Police Service trying to keep drunk drivers off the road.

I won't be forgiving anytime soon. As I said earlier..maybe down the road...but right now my emotions are far too raw after burying my friend this week.

EVERYBODY IS TALKING ABOUT THIS PROFOUND MAN, IM CURIOUS TO KNOW WHAT KIND OF MAN HE IS WITH ALL THESE CRUEL FRIENDS/FAMILY

FOR THE RECORD IM TALKIN ABOUT RANDY TALLON,RIP

You dare call us cruel? We are grieving. We are grieving for the man we all lost. There isn't anything cruel about us.

What kind of man was he? He was an honest man. He was a loving man. He was a decent man. He was a loving man. He was a man I a proud to have known for 37 years.

He was a man who put on his police uniform every day and served this city proudly for 22 years.

We aren't cruel. We are entitled to our feelings and I pray you never experience what we have.

This comment is directed at “Fortherecord” and “Chancelen.”

I am Alison’s brother-in-law; the one who drove 17-plus hours to get her home safe and sound.

Believe it or not, I understand your friendship with Keenan Broussard. If you are a friend you have to stick behind him in bad times as well as good times.

I get that.

However, I think your comments are inappropriate.

If you are a true friend to Keenan why did you not stop him from drinking? I learned from the Georgia Police that Keenan's blood/alcohol level was 146. The legal limit is 80. I also learned he enjoyed a big, steak dinner the night of the tragedy. That would mean that Keenan drank between 12 and 15 full alcoholic drinks to blow a 146 because the steak would soak up some of the alcohol.

I can only speak for myself on the matter of drinking and driving. I do not drink and drive, nor have I ever drove drunk. I choose to do that because it is the right thing to do; not because it is against the law - although I know it is a factor.

Sure there is nothing wrong with a glass of wine with dinner or a beer with the boys eating wings and watching Monday Night Football.

But when is enough enough? I can tell you if any of my friends had more than four full alcoholic drinks I would put a stop to it. That is what friends do. Real friends try to prevent a great guy from getting into a bad situation.

Where were you when Keenan needed your help and prevention?

You quote a lot from the Bible and I am not disrespecting you for that. But here is a quote from a John Donne poem that resonates with me and should for you: "Any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind and therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee."

The bell was tolling for Keenan Broussard on Oct. 18th. He was drunk. He was driving too fast and out of control. He hit Alison and Randy's truck. The truck ran off the road and flipped four or five times. Randy Tallon did not make it. Alison was hurt badly and Keenan Broussard decided to run off and abandon two people in desperate need of help.

Keenan Broussard's GMC Envoy stopped working about a mile up the road. Just one mile short of him being charged for leaving the scene of an accident.

If you ask me if Keenan Broussard left the scene. I would say Yes! To me this is nothing but a technicality in the Georgia law. The fact is Keenan Broussard, an engineer, a good guy in your opinion, did not stay and help. He ran off.

This is the good guy you defend. If it was a mistake or an accident then why didn't he stop and help? “Fortherecord” and “Chancelen” you should ask your friend Keenan these questions and then come back and respond.

To the Tallon & Gaudino Family,

I extend my deepest condolences for the Tallon’s Family loss and Gaudino Family’s tragedy. I am a friend of Keenan’s from college. I deeply understand the pain and suffering you all are going through. I never had the chance to meet Mr. Tallon but from the overwhelming responses to this article I’m quite sure he is who you say he is and that Ms. Gaudino is who you say she is. I am not writing to justify Keenan’s actions. You all are right to grieve. On the same token Mr. Broussard will be held accountable for his actions. However, we all need to be cognizant in the manner in which we are doing it. Some are PRAYING that Mr. Broussard never see the light of day, and that he rots. Look at the example that you are setting for the young children around you and that are reading this blog. Look what you are teaching them, the citizens, Canadian or American that you are raising. I’m not sure of the God in which you serve with things like this in your heart. But your children will be known by your actions.

Matthew 12:33-37 33Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by his fruit. 34O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. 35A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things. 36But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. 37For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.

We all know that drinking and driving is not good. But be careful of what comes out of your mouth. As Proverbs 18:21 says 21Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

For we all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. But we are saved by his loving Grace. 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 states that: 9 Don’t you realize that those who do wrong will not inherit the Kingdom of God? Don’t fool yourselves. Those who indulge in sexual sin, or who worship idols, or commit adultery, or are male prostitutes, or practice homosexuality, 10 or are thieves, or greedy people, or drunkards, or are abusive, or cheat people—none of these will inherit the Kingdom of God. 11 Some of you were once like that. But you were cleansed; you were made holy; you were made right with God by calling on the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.

So before you cast your vote on whether Mr. Broussard should rot, never see the light of day examine yourselves that you may be without fault.

Matthew 7:1-5 1 “Judge not, that you be not judged. 2 For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. 3 And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye? 4 Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me remove the speck from your eye’; and look, a plank is in your own eye? 5 Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.

Prayer: Lord I thank you for being alive to write and pray with both families. And I thank you for the life of those that are alive and able to read this prayer. Lord I ask that you be there for both families in their time of need. God your word says that, In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God. That everything was created through you, and nothing was created except through you. And that The Word gave life to everything that was created and his life brought light to everyone. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it. God well we call on you now to show us your light in these times of darkness. God I ask that you show everyone your unfailing love. God I ask that you remind us of forgiveness to our neighbor because you constantly forgive us. God I pray that Mr. Randy Tallon’s course he ran here on Earth grants him the ability to live with you forever in eternal life. I ask that Ms. Allison Gaudino have a full and speedy recovery that she may live to serve your will. Lord, I also ask that you show your grace and mercy towards Mr. Keenan Broussard. Be there to comfort him because living knowing that you have taken the life of someone unintentionally is heavy on the heart of a good man. Lord Jesus, in all these things, make you presence known in all of this. Make it known that it was only you that caused the speedy recovery and you that brought Keenan out of this troubling situation.

May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you all grace and peace. -AMEN

To paolo

My deepest sympathy is with you, Allison, and the rest of the Tallon family. I have never said different or condoned to the behavior or this incident.

Just as you drove to get Allsion safely home. Keenan's mother had to drive to get her only child out another state, out of jail (after almost 2 weeks) bring him back to the state he lives in and then drive back to home (25+ hrs) I can't even imagine how she's feeling or the doubt that maybe somewhere as a parent she failed when in actuality it has nothing to do with her.

However as a correction I am Keenan's FAMILY as I've stated multiple times no one knows exactly what our family has dealt with so to make assumptions otherwise I feel is inappropriate. I don't mean this in a disrespectful manner nor to you personally but alot of people have stated their direct relation to the persons, just because of your title (uncle, cousin, in-laws etc.) does not make you close in heart. A relationship is built amongst the people not where you fall on the family tree.

I can't speak for anyone else and although it is of no concern to this matter I understand this situation all to well which is why I comment and it saddeneds me GREATLY because myself and Keenan had just spoke about such situations because of things that are happening around us not long before this incident. Again only speaking for myself Keenan was out of state and regardless we live in seperate states which is why I did not stop him or go get him.

As far as the Georgia police they should have not informed you of anything that is a breach of confidentiality on an open case! Either way the legal drinking limit is .08. So did you mean he blew a .146? Also how would he know what Keenan ate and why would he be telling it to anyone that is not directly invloved in the case, another breach. As for as your theory as to how many drinks he had that is not true. Your BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) is based on body weight, height, proof of alcohol, and then the food content in your stomach. BAC rate different for everyone! Also your BAC does not equal your tolerance. That one glass of wine or beer depending on your stature could put you over the limit yet you don't feel anything. I'm NOT justifying Keenan's actions I'm just giving the corrections on the "facts."

Also since information was breached if he was impaired as indicated do you really believe that he was "driving away" intentionally? Impaired as you said is just that so I believe that is a technicality!

I quote the Bible ALL THE TIME cause that is the Word I live by and no disrespect to you or the quote but the Word of man NEVER supercedes that of God, ONLY He will have the last word and the final judgement. God knows his heart despite his actions. As I said I don't know the God you serve or if you do at all but the one we serve already knows the outcome and that this would happen long before we did. Although none of us understand His hand (why this happened) we must trust His will (that there is a bigger purpose).

I have been reading all of these postings on here and I am feeling a little ill as I read all of Keenan's friends and family defending his actions. Thats so unfortunate that Keenan's mother had to drive to pick up her son in another state after he sat in jail for 2 weeks, are you for real???? Do you know it took almost that long to recieve Randy's body and bury him??? The family's, that are really suffering, will have a lifetime of healing and coping and we're supposed to feel sorry for his mother because she had to drive to pick him up and its too bad that it was only after 2 weeks because it should have been much longer. It's so sad to see sooooo many people defending his bad judgement in this and other situations. Poor Keenan, he came by his alcoholism honestly so we should all pitty him right, not happening! We all come from family's who had problems and we all deal with them. Life goes on and its your job as a functioning person in society to do right by yourself and others. As for all of the religious quotes on here I'm a little more sickened by that. None of your preaching will make this situation any better. To each their own and if you live by those quotes, good for you, but that isn't going to change anything and the bottom line is that Keenan killed someone by his own stupidity and a lot of people are suffering. He can't change anything now so the only thing left to do is to pay his debt to society and serve his time and god can't fix this one. All the quotes and confessions and prayers won't change anything. You all need to open your eyes and stop defending someone who broke the law and killed someone because whether you want to face it or not that is exactly what he did and he must pay the piper now!!!!!!!!!

Lisarick

Nobody said that Keenan was right or that he shouldn't serve his time. Nobody said that we haven't recently buried bodies ourself either. I only made the comment on his mother's drive because he spoke on how far a drive he had to make and yes that is a burden for his mother, what if it was your child in the situation? I never asked you to feel sorry for her as I'm sure paolo wasn't asking any one to feel sorry for him. By law until convicted he doesn't have to be in jail so yes 2 weeks is long. You're RIGHT to each their own and our own is with God and scripture. You can speak all the nastiness you want but God can fix ANY and EVERYthing-prayer changes lives! Your ill speaking and negativity won't change the situation either. Both families are suffering just because Keenan lived doesn't mean its easy for us to deal with knowing what he's done and what is yet to come!!It's contradictory for you to say we all come from families with problems so deal with it, life goes on, do right by yourself and others cause isn't this a problem that you are dealing with and are being very rude to others? My comment was directed to someone that expressed we didn't understand the situation when in reality you don't know that I never said it was a problem!

I'm praying that God blesses you and open's your eyes to see this is so much bigger than what you perceive!

My name is Mariol. I've known Keenan since we were 4 or 5 yrs old and I'm 25 now. I love him to death, but I am not here to defend him. I just want to speak general truth about the comments I've read and offer prayers and encouragement to all family and friends of the three individuals involved...as well as to Mrs. Allison. First, although I understand the logic behind it, it's horrible that so much whatever you want to call it (I don't even know how to describe it) is being thrown back and forth at Keenan, his family and friends, and the family and friends of Mr. Tallon and Mrs. Gaudino. I've read through the vast majority of the comments on here and it's sickening how just about everyone is talking about and to each other. Yes, the Tallon and Gaudino friends and families will take up for their loved ones as will Keenan's friends and family will take up for him, but the fact remains that all this mudslinging will not change what has happened nor does it actually make either party feel any better. I've noticed that some of Keenan's party have said that everyone drinks and drives or has done so before. In the midst of this ruckus, I'll admit that I have done so myself in the past. The fact is, not all have (or will) drink and drive so such comments are untrue and outright worthless. I'm not going to say how good or bad Keenan was, but those attacking Keenan's character may have REASON to judge, but NEVER the RIGHT to judge. The same goes for those in support of Keenan. None of us on Keenan's side knew Mr. Tallon or Mrs. Allison nor did their party know Keenan nor is anyone without blemish in life; therefore, no matter how hurt, we have no right to judge or wish ill on anyone else regardless of what they've done to us (directly and indirectly). We should all be taking this time to mourn, pray, remember, and LEARN.

"Fortherecord" and anyone else in Keenan's party, there's no point in getting upset with the family and friends of the other two individuals involved because their lashing out, though wrong, is expected. Had it been the other way around, you'd be lashing out at them so try to be understanding and sympathetic. To the family and friends of Mr. Tallon and Mrs. Allison, I ask the same of you. Though you may not care or choose to believe or accept it, we understand your pain through this tragedy. We've all lost loved ones one way or another. Of course we didn't want them to be taken from us, but it's not our decision to make. Anyone's time can come at any MOMENT, so let's make the best and the most of the time that we DO have to share with one another. "Doc," I think your comments were the most sensible and respectful comments that I read and I thank you for that. To the families and friends of Mr. Tallon and Mrs. Allison (and alson Mrs. Allison), I sincerely ask and pray that you forgive Keenan, in time, for what he did. I know that it won't come immediately (for some it may never come) and it may never be complete forgiveness. I just ask that you do what you can. Family and friends of Keenan, pray for the family and friends of Mr. Tallon and Mrs. Allison (by the way, every time I mention Mrs. Allison, I'm including her as well. I do realize that she is still alive, thankfully, and do not wish my comments to be perceived that I'm just counting her deceased as Mr. Tallon). Let us all continue to see Christ in all that we do, see, and know and even more so in what we do not. All things happen for a reason (and with God, it's ALWAYS a GOOD reason) and HE will NEVER put more on us than we can bear. Keenan, we love you...I love you!!! You've always been like a brother to me since we started school together at age 4 or 5 through the day we graduated college together and even now in the midst of this horrible situation. Mrs. Allison, your friends and family, and the friends and family of Mr. Tallon...I do not know any of you (as far as I know), but I do love all of you (as well as Mr. Tallon in his absence) because we are all supposed to love each other no matter what...regardless of whether we've met before or not. I pray that all of you can find some kind of peace and solace in my words. Mrs. Allison, I pray you a swift and complete healing. Mr. Tallon, may you rest in peace and enjoy your everlasting days of joy and celebration in heaven. Amen!!!

Just for the record, I am absolutely not mudslinging but I've tried to sit back and read these comments and not say anything and I couldn't let them slide any longer. The whole situation is horrible and when I'm reading posts where people are ridiculing the friends and family of the people who have lost their loved one and people are defending him and asking Randy's loved ones to prove that he was drinking and do we really know that he drove away and so on...Well we do know that Keenan drove away and yes we do know that he was drinking and driving and when his friends and family defend and justify his alcoholism, because lets face it, thats what is happening here, it sickens me. When I first came to this site it was to send Alison and family my sincere condolences, not to argue with Keenan's family and friends. I'm aware people make mistakes, but I agree with whomever it was on here that said, " A mistake is making a wrong turn or missing an apt or something simple, its not killing someone when you get drunk and behind the wheel." I do believe that driving drunk is not a conscious decision but its a very unforgiveable thing when you take someones life and your trying to justify what the drinker has done to the family who lost that someone. Maybe this site should have been used for sending condolences instead of people arguing and insulting eachother because that is what it has turned into and that is unfortunate while everyone is grieving. Believe it or not, I do see both sides of it and understand that Keenan isn't a bad person and I don't think anyone has outright said that, you all, on Keenan's side need to take Randy's friends and family's feelings into account at this trying time and understand that they may never forgive Keenan and that is human nature when something like this happens. I, personally, don't hate or dislike Keenan, I just wish he would have done things differently but I do, absolutely believe he needs to pay the price for what he has done, good person or bad. As I've said before, it is a very sad and unfortunate situation and maybe it will help others make the right decision at another time, its just too bad that Randy and Alison had to suffer the consequences of Keenan's actions this time!

So, we have folks upset that we know Keenan's blood alcohol levels, and that we know he tried to flee the scene. Guess what? He killed a cop and seriously injured another police officer. That information was shared, and here in Toronto, blood alcohol levels and information such as this are printed in the papers all the time. Keenan may be a good person, but he made the worst decision of his life the morning of October 18, 2008. It is the 2nd time Keenan has been caught. How many other times did he not get caught? His Mom had to drive 25+ hours to get him out of jail. Cry me a river! Randy died on October 18, 2008 and his body arrived home the evening of October 25. We finally got to have his funeral on October 30.

You can all defend Keenan all you want. I don't care what his problems are. What he did was wrong.

Perhaps when Keenan has his day in court and has to face the people who lives he has affected will he realize what he did was wrong.

Well said, thank you Tracey!!!!

One month ago today, my dear friend was taken away. RIP Randy...you won't be forgotten.

Two months....I miss you Randy!

I didn't forget you Randy at the 3 month mark. Something happened that sent my world spiraling. I miss you..I miss our talks...I miss your friendship...I still can't believe you are gone. You were always just there. RIP my friend.

I didn't get here on the 18th, but that does not mean you are forgotten. My world is not the same, that much I can tell you. RIP...love you my friend.

I said that I would not forget...and I haven't. It has been six very long, very painful months for those of us left behind. For me, you are the friend who was "just there". A phone call away if I needed to talk. I don't have that anymore...although I do talk to you. Sadly, I don't hear you anymore. I said maybe one day I could forgive the person who killed you, but today I am not so sure I can. RIP Randy.

I know I am the only one who comes here now...but that is because I cannot forget....it has been 7 months today. My heart is still heavy. I miss talking to you. I miss you just being "there". You were and are my friend. I will never forget, Randy.

I will be here on the 18th of every month until this is no longer available. I need to talk about you, I need you to know you will never be forgotten. I met some fine folks from traffic services last weekend, and they spoke very highly of you. No surprise there, Randy. I wish I could pick up the phone and call. RIP my friend, you are not forgotten.

It's been 8 months without you in our lives. We so dearly miss you. RIP Randy

I understand that Keenan decided to plead not guilty. Today jury selection begins. I only pray he sees serious jail time. He must pay for his crime.

Today is so much more difficult than most days. It's been 9 months. I called you on your 50th birthday to tease you, and the last time we talked, you reminded me that you would be calling me on mine to give it right back. Sadly, that phone call isn't coming in 4 days. Instead, all I have left are memories. Yes, they are good memories, but they are memories nonetheless. You had only been 50 for a month when you were taken from us so suddenly and in such an unnecessary way. I miss you Randy....RIP.

Good Morning my dear friend. How can 10 months have passed so quickly? It seems like yesterday we were talking about your trip to Florida and my trip to Myrtle Beach. Now, I am about to leave for Myrtle Beach again. You have not been forgotten by those of us who love you. I truly miss our friendship. RIP Randy.

Well, it seems your killer decided to plead guilty for killing you. Sadly, your life was only worth 5 years in jail and 10 years probation. He gets to continue on, we get to continue to grieve. I am saddened that more jail time was not given, but then it is rare that it is in these cases. RIP Randy..you are not forgotten.

When a two-vehicle accident occurs, TWO vehicles contribute to the cause. BOTH drivers involved contributed to the outcome (not just ONE). The one driving the Envoy bumped a vehicle and the OTHER driving the other vehicle LOST control of the vehicle...and yes, BOTH have suffered for how their personal actions may have played a part in the way the accident turned out...

...so with that being said and now that the ordeal is over, the season for "letting go" and "letting God" is near...

I'll be praying for the family of the victims and of the other parties involved. I urge others in the area to continue to pray for them as well. I will especially pray for YOU, Tracey, b/c I see this situation has hit you the hardest. Sometimes there are things in life that occur that are OUT of our control, REGARDLESS of how long we hold on to them. The longer we hold on to bad feelings, the more damage it does to our bodies...and even our souls. The biggest thing that we can do to honor our fallen's memory is making the decision to LIVE life to the FULLEST while we still have the breath in our bodies to do so.

Live Tracey. Don't hold grudges or hate ANYONE...Find joy in life b/c the toxins that stress release in our bodies send people to early graves...Be the loving person that you know you can be.

The positive change in your life starts with you...

Love you...but God loves you best...

First Doc, let me tell you that the Envoy did not "bump" the Chevrolet. That Envoy is estimated to have been doing 140 mph. Second, the person driving the Envoy was impaired. It was not an accident, as there are no accidents, there are only collisions. This situation may have hit me hard, but it has had a far bigger impact on Alison, trust me.

I have a positive life, trust me, but I also honour my friend each month, on the anniversary of his death.

Good Morning my dear friend. Today is your 51st birthday and 11 long months since we lost you. It is hard for me to believe that just last year, I was calling everywhere to leave you birthday wishes. Today is difficult. You should be here with us. I should be able to make the same phone call I made last year, but I can't. Instead, I can only look to the skies and say Happy Birthday my friend. RIP, Randy, you are not forgotten by so many of us.

Happy 51st Randy. We love you and miss you. RIP

I missed yesterday, which was a very important day. A year ago was the last time we spoke. We talked about our respective vacations and how much we were looking forward to them. I made it to mine...sadly you did not. You are not forgotten my friend.

It’s hard to believe that tomorrow Randy is the one year anniversary that you were taken away from us. You are so dearly missed.

Alison is coming up tomorrow to continue our Thanksgiving tradition. We will have a place sitting set for you as a memory of the wonderful times we all shared at Thanksgiving.

Please help Alison tomorrow as this will be a very difficult day for her. Our hugs and kisses will comfort each other but the loss you being here continues on.

We love you and miss you so dearly. RIP Randy.

Uncle Constantine

Good morning my dear friend. How can a year have passed so quickly? I am happy to read that Alison will be with Constantine and Andrea today. They are absolutely wonderful people and their kindness towards me has been amazing. What a wonderful family you had found! I miss you so much, words can't describe how I feel. I hear about impaired drivers and I automatically think about that day one year ago. RIP Randy. You are loved and missed by us all.

Tracey I mean no offense and I'm not here to argue with you or anyone for that matter.

I love Keenan, he is my family, I have known him all my life & we've always been close. I do not justify his actions nor condone to the behavior. I personally also have a good understanding of both sides of this situation. With a year passing I still pray for the Tallon family and friends and the healing of their hearts for their loss.

Unexpected death hits hard no matter the age or the cause. In situations that someone else is responsible for that death, I do agree they should should take responsibilty.

I am curious though, you say that his sentencing wasn't long enough, which is why I believe Doc implied that you still have hatred/ill will in your heart and prays for you, but I could be wrong.

At 26, which is fairly young, what do you believe can be gained from being in jail longer than 5 years from an alcohol/driving-related charge? I know off-hand my 1st thought would be so they'd never do again but I guess I just don't have the understanding of what jail time is suppose to achieve in such situations. However I would think the same thing for vehicular homicide even without alcohol. I honestly mean no offense. I agree the justice system is twisted but when you have someone who is intentionally seeking to murder people, with people who didn't, with people who are sex offenders, with people who are drug dealers/users, and those that are thiefs in the same place how is anything dealing with the persons problem ever solved?

I pray to God that neither family has to go through this situation again but besides self-convictions how is it really addressing the problem? We pay tax dollars to keep people (in general) in jail but what does jail really do? Is going to jail the closest to peace of mind that can be attained to justify convictions? (also general)

Let me answer you, Chanclen. Murder..whether it be intentional or not is murder. My friend was murdered. The weapon of choice was a vehicle, with an impaired person behind the wheel, traveling at an estimated speed of 140 mph. He sent the truck airborne, when it then rolled 6 times. Perhaps at sentencing this week, you can look Alison in the eye as she reads her victim impact statement and then tell her that it wasn't really murder.

My dear friend was taken from me in a violent way. Whether it had been a gun, a knife or a car, it was still violent.

You say it wasn't truly murder? Really? What would you call it? I pray you never have to go through anything like this in your lifetime. You believe I am angry and hateful? A year later, I am still unforgiving. My friend should not be dead. This death was preventable.

So you can talk about prayer, you can talk about your convictions, but you can't ever know how I feel. My feelings are my own. Alison is still grieving for the man she so loved and I am still grieving for the man who was my friend for 37 years.

I am very very late! How could the day slip by without me being here to talk to you my friend? RIP..you are so missed!

Again, I am late! Too much going on in my life right now, but know that I think about you every day. Merry Christmas my dear friend.....I miss you so much.

Rather than being late, I am one day early. You may be gone, but you are never forgotten my dear friend. R.I.P.

I say it is not murder because murder is predetermined, with intent to kill or done deliberately to harm. Not that it's any better, but this is a case of (vehicular) manslaughter, because it was unintentional. Intoxication is impairment and you're not thinking, you're endangering yourself as well as others. However I would never disrespect Alison for clarification of a correct legal term.

I do agree it was preventable nor will I call you names. You are grieving and in your own time, you will heal. I have unfortunately somewhat been on that side as well. Nothing will bring them back though. Even with jail time I don't feel that addresses the real problem.

However we're all different: we grieve different, we think different, we feel different. We all are our own and we all have to answer to whomever we consider the higher power in our lives.

My continued prayers and condolences are with both families, our lives have changed and will never be the same. I pray we all are uplifted in this new year.

To Tracey: No words can ever comfort you for all the pain you are feeling. However, no amount of blaming someone for an accident that was just that--AN ACCIDENT, is going to change what happened. I will continue to pray for you and yours. Time heals all...be strong...I love you as a sister in Christ...

To Chanclen: I understand how you may feel (especially being on the same side of this situation). I haven't agreed with most of the comments posted against my close friend either, but I can honestly say we can learn alot from this situation. You speak about intoxication, but people who are lacking sleep (especially after a long trip, say, from Canada to southernmost USA) ALSO show the same clinical signs as someone chemically intoxicated. They, TOO, have impaired thinking; and nobody can honestly say they haven't put THEMSELVES and OTHERS at risk, not even YOU or ME. The difference here is, an actual accident occurred. There is also NO American-made SUV (especially a large SUV like an Envoy) that is capable of going 140 mph, and yet, no matter how you put it, the "other side" has their view of how the accident occurred (even IF the other person who was driving lost control of their vehicle and contributed to the vehicle going airborne). So just between you and me, we can safely say that this is STILL an accident that happened while two parties where in the wrong place at the wrong time and an accident that also teaches us what to do and what NOT to do as we embark on trips (wearing a seatbelt correctly, getting adequate sleep, not drinking, etc). I also want to tell you that no matter HOW you put it, you cannot change someone's opinion on how they feel about an occurrence that affects them so tragically. Most people approach grief in many different ways. It's best to just not say anything at all and allow the bereaved their space to cope. Since you're so "close" to Mr. Broussard and know his character, there is no need to defend him against someone who knows nothing about him. Just be there for him to support him...

Over a year has passed. It's about time to move on (for BOTH sides). It serves no purpose to continue to post here on what you cannot change...

Doc I don't agree with a few of the things you've said or even how you interpreted some of my comments but that's neither here nor there.

As stated previously I'm not here to argue. I was speaking/asking Tracey in a general sense. I've since made peace with this situation and how whomever may feel is strictly their own. I have no ill-will towards anyone however somethings you will carry with you forever. I have and will continue to support him that doesn't make me agreeable with the circumstance.

We are all adults and can handle the situation as we choose to be appropriate.

Chanclen, I will quote the late Randy Tallon's words once again "There are no accidents, there are only collisions." Alcohol impairment is just as bad at being over-tired behind the wheel of a vehicle, yet you try to justify the actions of one who made the choice to drive impaired. Sorry, that does not cut it with me. My friend is forever gone, and I will never get to speak to him again. Your friend, on the other hand, will walk the streets one day and you can still speak to him. So, you are saying the Police are wrong in estimating the speed of the Envoy? Sorry, but I trust the police and their expertise.

My dear friend, time marches on so quickly. So many times, I have needed answers to my questions, and need to call you but I can no longer do that. I miss you so much, Randy. R.I.P.

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Above is a link with a picture included of the speedometer of an Envoy. It shows that the HIGHEST number on the speedometer is 120. So yes, It is possible the police were mistaken. Force of impact is not a determining factor in a car losing control--the angle of the wheel in the pavement and the angle at which the car was turning determine that...

I won't argue, Doc. 120...140..still an excessive speed with an impaired person behind the wheel. That impaired person rammed into the rear end of a Chevrolet Colorado, sent it airborne, with a very experienced driver behind the wheel. That impaired person made a decision that night to drive impaired and kill someone. That to me is murder, plain and simple. We will agree to disagree, and I don't care what the website says. An innocent man is dead.

Here we are again....tomorrow is 17 months. I have lost so much...your friendship...your wisdom...your guidance when times were tough. R.I.P. Randy. Gone, but never forgotten.

Here we are again....18 long months have passed, and yet it still feels like yesterday. So much has happened, and I have not been able to share it with you. RIP my dear friend. You will never be forgotten.

Here we are again...the 18th again. Time marches on, but we never forget. RIP, you are missed so much.

In a few months, 2 years will have passed. It helps the grieving process when one visits and has these talks with the remains rather than leaving messages on a depressing remnant (this article) of a 2-year-old tragedy. Visiting the article that speaks on his death doesn't seem like the best grieving option (makes it worse and the wound can never heal)...it helped me in a similar situation in my past...

I thank you for your comments, Doc, however,it does help me to come here and heal. While I will never forget my dear friend, time has healed the wounds slightly. Sadly, I suffered another loss of someone close to me, so I have had a very difficult time. Randy was a rock for me during some tough times. We both shared quite a bit as friends. I miss our conversations greatly. Yes, it will be 2 years in October, but it doesn't take away the feeling of loss. It is a bit difficult when you see police officers everyday. It makes me smile and think of all the good Randy did as an Officer. My memories of him are plenty.

R.I.P. Randy. you are not forgotten my friend.

Your always in our thoughts. We love you and miss you R.I.P. Randy. Uncle Constantine

Well, after reading that public hair-pulling and clothes-rending for the last 18 months or so, this thread is -- like a number of folks -- dead.

Accept it...or keep it to yourself.

Your faux grieving in public is bordering on the obscene or a mentally disturbed issue. Either way, seek help. Please. You are becoming an unwanted burden.

You are entitled to your opinion, Rolando, and I am entitled to continue to come here to express my opinion as well.

Now, let me get on with remembering my dear friend, Randy. While time may heal the wounds, that does not mean I have forgotten my friend. R.I.P.

One day late, but never forgotten, Randy. Time goes on, our lives go on, but those who touched us in so many positive ways stay forever in our hearts.

Happy Birthday my dear friend. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you and the fun times we had. You were a great friend and I miss you terribly.

Randy, it was 2 years ago this Thanksgiving weekend that Alison and you were at our house.

We miss you dearly. R.I.P. Randy Uncle Constantine

It's two year ago today that we lost you Randy to a drunk driver. We miss you. R.I.P. Randy Uncle Constantine

It's been 2 years since we lost you. Today hit me harder than the 1 year mark. I fought tears all day long at work. I miss you so much. R.I.P. my dear friend. You may be gone, but you are not forgotten.

I did not know any of the victim's but may God rest there souls in peace.

The 18th again...wow times flies...but you stand still in time..to that fateful day two years ago. RIP Randy, I miss you my friend.

Where has the time gone? Miss you my friend.

Today, Toronto buried another one of Toronto's best police officers. You worked with him at 54. It made me think about the old times, especially as I was driving past our favourite "talk spot" all afternoon. RIP my dear friend. I miss you so much.

RIP and know how much you are missed my friend.

Last night was the MADD Canada Candlelight Vigil and Remembrance. So many people who share the loss of someone they love, and so many people injured by drunk drivers. It has to stop. RIP Randy, I miss you so much.

I have been thinking about you so much lately my friend. RIP Randy, I miss you more and more each day.

Happy Birthday, Randy. Thinking about you today and always.

Three years ago today you were so tragically taken away from me. I miss you my friend. xoxo

awkward......

Three years ago today. It is still so hard to believe that Randy is no longer with us.

We were lucky to have Alison over for Thanksgiving dinner a couple of weeks ago. Our time together is so special.

R.I.P. Randy. Uncle Constantine

Four years ago today we lost Randy to a drunk driver. We miss you dearly. R.I.P. Randy. Uncle Constantine

I have never forgotten.