DRUNK DRIVER WIPES OUT FAMILY - Goes to Prison, then get's another DUI. VISITING THE GRAVES.

[@jasonk9968]

if a drunk driver killed my family and i found out he got out just say a eye for an eye but truly sad rip to the family

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

that happened recently - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJK4mXarfMR3qLM

[@ChristineFritzlar]

People like him that drink and drive and kill a family should get life in prison no matter what

[@philip2010]

Some drunk drivers don't learn but after so many DUIs your license is gone for good that's why there's guys riding bicycles around here and hopefully they court mandated AA treatment some actually straiten out and get sober and some do not They drink away everything that's good in there life

[@meghananderson279]

He should have been in prison for life for killing that family. What a sad story

[@bernedettekuteyi2984]

At least life imprisonment, with no possibility of parole.

[@rebeccahuntress4617]

System always let's victims down

[@yvonaamariaa]

No, you're wrong, he deserves the only fitting sentence applicable. He should be sitting on death row! (sorry if you are against the death penalty, but sometimes it fits the crime)

[@guns2keepmefree]

It's interesting how grandma died two years to the day after this tragedy. She was heartbroken I am sure 😥 God rest their souls.

[@bigrooster6893]

I just hope it wasn’t suicide.

[@guns2keepmefree]

@@PH-vd2te good eye 👀

[@paulenedinning5166]

I noticed the baby Tom had with his new wife also died in August 🥺😪 what a horrible month that must be for Tom & his wife...can't even imagine how they cope every year coming up to the anniversary's 🥺😥🌷

[@harpersmythe658]

I noticed that too, also that the baby with his new wife also passed in August. So much tragedy in one family 😢 RIP

[@jaykaynum5569]

Bernita White unsolved sniper case was just as sad. Her mother died the same day her daughter pass(heart attack)

[@pharris6875]

You're so kind. I lost my 22 year old son ten years ago and nothing brings more comfort than seeing others have left things at his resting place and remember him with me.💔

[@KimberlyLew]

I’m so sorry 💛

[@pharris6875]

@@KimberlyLew 💗

[@pharris6875]

@@lendavoice60 thank you ❤️

[@pharris6875]

@@Bella1neverknows670 ty. He was a sweety 💗

[@wendywarrior2264]

I lost my 20 year old daughter 5 years ago. I’m right there with you. Hugs to one Momma from another Momma.

[@happymack6605]

As someone who has lost friends and family to drunk drivers, this story crushes me and then it brings back all of the anger. I will never understand why people drive drunk. They know they’re going to drink and drive. The alcohol isn’t forced down their throat, the keys aren’t forced into their hand, nor is someone forcing them to drive. Thank you for telling their story 💕

[@raallen1468]

Alcoholism is a self-inflicted "disease." It does NOT have to materialize.

[@dwainetyncompany]

I couldn't imagine what that could be like. Absolutely terrible I cant even. I am so sorry you've had to experience that. I really hope that the time has healed! Got a frog in my throat just thinking about you. Please be safe out there stranger! Bless you and everyone around you each and everyday. Your amazing and phenomenal, the days are beautiful!

[@sketchartist1964]

I've seen guys do it. They drink and feel emboldened to get in a car and race down the street with no sense of hurting anyone. It's just stupidity and irresponsibility combined.

[@daves2552]

Nobody leaves the bar thinking ‘I’m bored,think I’ll slam into a family tonight’. I’m not defending drunk drivers. If the penalties were more severe maybe there’d be second thoughts. Idk. Been drunk drivers since the invention of the automobile. Having an alcoholic father I’m of the opinion if your pulled over drunk behind the wheel roadside execution should be an option.

[@Carolbearce]

This is a horrible, sad story. I just can’t imagine having to bury your whole family. Thank you for telling their story.

[@rosemariemckinley7326]

I have lost 4 of my children. 3 didn't come home for the hospital and my son was murdered in 2015

[@marlenepearson9657]

@@rosemariemckinley7326 So sorry for your losses. God bless. 🙏

[@naomisgram1]

@@rosemariemckinley7326 😢

[@SquarepegASR]

God bless the poor husband and father, for his forgiving heart. May his family Rest In Peace. Thank you Ron for sharing this heartbreaking story.

[@KimberlyLew]

I’m reading the comments, feeling all the anger & pain. Then I remember this man, who lost everything, has a forgiving heart. I think that’s the real story here. What an inspiration he is! Bless him and may his family Rest In Peace.

[@susanblauss1530]

I don't know how Tom managed after a loss like that, I don't think I could have been strong enough, its more then any human being should have to endure.Tom had to live with a lifetime sentence of losing his whole family, the drunk driver should have had a lifetime sentence also.Our judicial system is seriously flawed.

[@bethshadid2087]

Totally agree. If you choose to get drunk and drive to me that's premeditation.

[@ricknelsonm]

Yes, we have a STUPID, non-caring IDIOTIC run system, the laws are evil as they stand, the system itself is CRIMINAL

[@aussiepete6770]

I don't know if anyone else mentioned it in the comments, the eagle cries out when Ron was at little Abigalle's grave. Quite haunting

[@itsthe773guero5]

this happened a week after my 20th birthday and it still haunts me....the poor man lost his entire family i will never forget his picture in the paper....Rest in peace to all the Burlesons, you are not forgotten

[@juliemarshall7913]

So sad that a whole family wiped out. This crazy world is messed up.

[@petpilgrimgoose]

My sister was killed by a drunk driver in 1978. She was 24. She was coming home from a date. Her date was badly hurt but lived. The drunk was fine. He didn't even go to jail. I lived in Crystal Lake from 1978 until 1998, before moving to New England so this was kind of an 'old home look' video. I know exactly where this cemetery is. So tragic.

[@KimberlyLew]

So sorry! 💛

[@sharonedwards9223]

What a heartbreaking story. I am glad that Mr. Burleson has been able to have peace and forgive, for his own well-being and emotional health. God bless him. He’s been through so much. And thank you for sharing this and for being such a caring and thoughtful man.

[@DucatiGTS]

Another great tribute to those who have tragically passed.

[@dulcehajjar5826]

Agree 💔 Hello you 🤗

[@RailfanNetwork]

Why our judicial system is so backwards sometimes is just mind boggling. We lived in Gurnee for ten years and our kids spent all summer at Great America. This poor guy goes there and some disgusting crumb wipes out his family. Sickening.

[@anaschuck3475]

In my country it is much worse. I practicly has no laws at all... If you have money, then there is freedom 100%sure.

[@mahpatijohn9933]

@@anaschuck3475ll

[@traciw.6044]

8 years is not a good amount of time in prison after killed several people. He should have not even had the ability to get out on probation, for at least 50 years. Those people did life in the grave, and the drunk sits in prison 8 years, no way is that enough. Second drunk driving should have been life.

[@KellJell]

Wow!! The grandmother died exactly, to the day, two years after the accident! What a toll it must have taken on her. Such a tragedy!!

[@claudiadesoto2378]

We had a family killed by semi on I65 , they were their way to Florida . The whole family are at Cline Ave cemetery lake county Indiana. You have a beautiful heart Ron . Just love watching you 🙏

[@helenwedekind6966]

How tragic. Once an addict, always one. It’s a disease. He should have gotten life the 1st time around. 4 lives, unthinkable. They get out and do it again. Lost my granddaughter’s Father to DUI vehicular homicide. The driver was given just 5 years. This is a pandemic of its own right. God bless them all! ❤️

[@sarahbusch77]

I was 7 years old when this happened. Dallis was on my cheerleading squad and I remember her brother and sister picking her up from practice. When they were killed, it impacted me so greatly. I think about it randomly, now as a 32 year old woman. I miss my friends and I'm devastated for their father Thomas. That instance changed me forever. No child should have to attend their friend's funeral where she is wearing the same uniform as her friend in the casket.

[@bessima59]

What sad story Ron. To lose your family like that is just heartbreaking. It reminds me of the Simmons family who lost 3 children to a drunk driver. When are these types of people going to learn that you cannot control a car when intoxicated Rip to the family.

[@frandistabile4723]

What a horrible tragic story. God Bless you Tom, you are a strong man, and I am sure he misses them terribly, but happy he was able to find happiness again. I still struggle over the loss of my husband and my only child, my son and this poor man lost his whole family. Rest in Peace Eva Marie. Dallis, Tiffany, and Daniel. Thank you Ron, God Bless you.

[@OG_Bearcat]

So sweet of you to leave flowers to show the family their loved ones are being honored and remembered.

[@annabelleb.8096]

This brought back a memory I had forgotten about. We were on our way to our family vacation in MI on a narrow two lane road. We were going up a hill and not far from the top suddenly a car headed the other direction was in our lane! I saw the car but was too little to get scared really, Dad was driving and in control in my mind. Thankfully my dad had quick reflexes and managed to pull off of the road in time. We just sat there for awhile, and my mom burst into tears. It had to be a very close call.

[@natalyasturn]

Goodness, Tom sure had more than his share of suffering and loss! God bless him.

[@lynndinovo3500]

I am sorry for this tragedy. You are a very kind man to tell their story and help us to remember them. I wish Mr. Burrelson a happy heart for the remainder of his life.

[@Tracywhited2]

Wow. What a piece of crap dude. So disgusting. That poor family. Bless Tom for being so forgiving. My family had to be that forgiving also. It’s not easy.

[@KimberlyLew]

Tragic. Thank you for placing the flowers 🌼

[@susienierhaus7007]

The grandmother passed 2 years on the day of the families death. How sad. At least they are now all together, waiting for dad. Thank you for telling us their story.

[@joyous8248]

Our system is so beyond broken !!! My God !! You let a killer out & again .. I’m so angry & sad that a family that had to go through such !! Rip to all lost !! 🙏🏽❤️🥺💐

[@williamyorkolepossum]

So very sad. Thank you for remembering this family.

[@marilynkirby-roach187]

This poor father has had more grief than any one person should have to suffer through in one lifetime.

[@cindygomez5414]

Omg what justice was that! Yes he should be in prison for life without parole for killing that family.

[@ognyc71]

So much heartbreak for the father/husband. He's a strong individual. Stricter regulations are needed for this drunk driver who as an adult should know better

[@timmyangeltlc4888]

The sad thing is that some people just never learn. I applaud the dad and husband for being able to feel the way he does. I think the man who was drunk and killed thT family should have sat much more than 12 years the first time and it should have been more for the next time he drank and got behind the wheel. He was just lucky he did not kill anyone the next time.

[@jacquelinedenambtman6191]

What a tragic story, hope the Burleson family rests in peace 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lowdoggknuckles5061]

The boy is my age. It truly heartbreaking. Don't drink and drive. You know someone drunk. Take there keys and don't let em

[@brucegwynn8509]

You told this story so well that I felt incredible rage over this Walter guy , can't believe some people

[@janiceaucoin1435]

That hawk? calling in the background is haunting yet peaceful. Thank you for remembering this family.

[@victoriabridgeman5825]

What a tragic story. Tom has to be one of the strongest men on the planet to be able to move forward after so much loss. Then to possibly have lost a newborn with his new wife years later. He is definitely a warrior. I hope he has other children. I pray for his family. I believe he has endured more than his fair share of tragedy in life. I did not know of this story. I pray that he has finally learned his lesson and no longer drinks - and if he drinks he doesn't drive. Alcoholism is a disease. But he gets the choice to drive or not so I pray he chooses correctly. He is just lucky he didn't kill anybody in the 2nd accident. He got far too little time for killing 4 people in the 1st place. They make hooch in prison. So he could have been still drinking in there too. Ron, thank you for sharing this with us. It appeared to be a beautiful day for a walk.

[@ricknelsonm]

You sir are an Angel of Kindness walking among us all. Thank you. God Bless.

[@vivis9946]

Thank you for leaving flowers. When there is manslaughter from drunk drivers they should get life automatically!! I go to family parties and friends parties. I automatically know I don't feel safe driving. I actually hand my keys over. I never want to take a life. I am never falling down drunk but I know when to stop and spend the night. I don't think I could live knowing I killed someone, let alone a family. We need stronger penalties for drunk drivers. Also hold accountable the people letting them drive. Why didn't the girlfriend call police? We need harder justice.

[@lindagordon2977]

Ron, thank you for the courtesy you show the deceased. You don't walk on the graves,, put flowers on graves and what touches my heart the most is you always say to a military grave..."thank you for your service", always respectful the way you tell their story. As a widow of a military man, I thank you very much.

[@durwud8431]

Ron forgot one family member.. The family dog was ejected from the vehicle and died also. RIP Burlesons..Eva Marie's parents are to the left they passed in the 2000's

[@KimberlyLew]

Yes the poor pup 😞

[@karenl6677]

Very sad knowing there are people out there like this. Rip Burleson Family. That mans day will come to get him for sure.

[@peterkennedy5596]

If he did it to my family. I would have waited till he got out and took care of him myself. I'm sure he would never been missed.

[@chrisgoffe5048]

..then you will be in prison

[@DanOne1513]

@@chrisgoffe5048 Ok...still worth it.

[@crystalroach6885]

Goodafternoon Ron. I'm glad this was shown. May they rest in peace😪

[@aaronreynolds6105]

The survivor of this crash (the father,) spoke at my high school in my health class in 2001. Had to relive the accident every single day that he told his story. Something I will never forget!

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

wow! thanks for sharing. I cannot imagine...

[@tanyapearcy2524]

Wow, he got 8 to 12 years for killing a whole family. Justice system is so screwed up. That's awful .

[@KimberlyLew]

100% it’s screwed up

[@maryannevasilakopoulos2362]

How heartbreaking and you are such a sweet thoughtful man always leaving a flower.

[@joeystrobel5188]

Such a sad story. May they all Rest In Peace. 🌼🌹🌻

[@annegreenwood3624]

a vehicle in the wrong hands is like a weapon this man took away part of a family he should have gotten life in prison than to get out get another dui he had no remorse he didn’t care my friend was 16 drove drunk all they could save was his baseball hat it just makes you sad thinking how many lives have been affected by alcohol may this family be at peace another great video

[@jeannezimmerman7034]

I'm so sorry for Tom who lost his entire family and the dog in one lovely afternoon. I'm not sure how he's managed. That drunk of course survived -- they always do. He should have never gotten out of prison. Laws are too lax where this occurred. RIP to this lovely family. To the drunk- Rot in hell.

[@biarritz84]

May this family Rest In Peace 🙏

[@dulcehajjar5826]

🙏🙏🙏🌹

[@mariesauers326]

The loss of a wife and 4 children in total. Just unimaginable.

[@bobpeckinpaugh2550]

You are a kind, thoughtful and caring man, sir.

[@d.o2854]

What beautiful children!! My heart breaks for Tom! I pray God gives him his peace that surpasses all understanding. Danyelle

[@TheSaltySiren]

How awful. So much loss for this Dad. 🥺 I hope the remainder of his life is full of joy. If there was anyone who deserved it, this man is it.

[@puckvoice]

There are no words to express my horror over this unspeakable tragedy. Tom Burleson -- I have to tip my hat to you for making it through this. Walter the drunken killer should've been locked up for life as should anyone who kills while driving drunk. Watch the death toll drop like a rock should that ever happen.

[@bowlchamps37]

I don´t know why countries don´t take away the license when someone drives drunk. A car is a weapon and innocent people are in danger, all ages which makes it even worse. Of course some would still drive without a license but I am sure at least a certain percentage would be off the street. Driving should be a priviledge not a right.

[@jenniferfranklin479]

I totally agree with you

[@dulcehajjar5826]

Me too !

[@joshuaguenin9507]

You dont need a license to drive, just the keys

[@christinezeeryp573]

The drunks license was revoked and he drove his girlfriend's car anyway. It's sick. He should have life in prison.

[@sunstarburst]

Taking the license... Heck,some of these monsters didn't have a driving license in the first place.😐😒 Back in the 1980 a drunk driver killed my oldest sister, and our father.And the people in the other vehicle including the drunk driver they didn't survive either.The drunk driver wipe out everybody... Himself included.😐😒

[@brendanelson6142]

So kind to place flowers 💐

[@mirandabachan8781]

Cemetery so beautiful well kept great story❤

[@kywy1984]

He was arrested again in Feb. 2021 for driving on a revoked license. I will put it on FB page.

[@aprilforrett7081]

I'm so sorry for your loss of your family

[@amygross5396]

THATS SO SAD , BLESS THAT FAMILY WOWW 🙏😇🙏 SOME PEOPLE " NEVER" LEARN !!! THANK YOU FOR SHARING ! I PRAY THAT GUY DOESN'T HURT ANYONE ELSE !!!!!!

[@mikalpechota770]

Couldn’t help but notice that the Grandmother was born on the same day as their youngest and passed on the same day as well.

[@waynedvm]

Thank you for a narration that reflected the pain of Tom's loss as well as the hope for society to not forget such tragedies and punish the person responsible

[@kayjenkins4262]

Such a sad story! Made my cry. I think that drunk drivers that kill should get life without parol.

[@drgore31]

I used to be a medic and we rolled on a call of pedestrians vs auto. When we got there, three children had been hit by a drunk driver killing one child instantly and injuring the other two who were pronounced dead at the hospital. He had 9 prior drunk driving citations. He was of course convicted and sent to prison for killing these girls. He died in prison of a brain tumor. If he hadn’t died, I feel very sure he would have killed others while driving drunk. I can’t imagine losing my whole family to something so senseless. My heart breaks for this family.

[@colleencrane4843]

Such a great heart you have Ron,thank you for remembering these wonderful people, in case you didn't notice the Grandmother passed away 2 years to the day from when the family did, that is heartbreak that is for sure.

[@kevinpenney3957]

A very respectfully delivered but so sad a tale. Beautiful gesture with the roses.

[@MrsJHarrington]

I’m so sorry for the husband and dad of this family. Anyone who gets behind the wheel drunk, makes me angry, I cannot believe he didn’t learn his lesson.

[@conniegnesda9720]

Sad story. It seems to be a pattern that usually the drunk drivers always walk away from their crashes while they leave others either crippled or dead.

[@debbiebutler3815]

That is so sad what happened to that family 😢😢 May they Rest In Peace ✝️😢😢♥️♥️💙💙🙏🙏✝️

[@Graciela152]

Hello Ron, it is so sad that the family died. All had a life to live. R.I.P. Blessings for you. Tampa, Florida.🎉🎉🎉

[@Mike-vt6jj]

You should do a story about Dan & Terri Bonnie. They plus their kids were killed by a drunk driver coming home from a graduation party in Bartlett.

[@durwud8431]

Do you know what year it happened id.like to research it

[@Mike-vt6jj]

@@durwud8431 it was the late 80's I believe. They lived in Wauconda next door to my brother, a very nice family.

[@durwud8431]

@@Mike-vt6jj mike I know you.im from wauconda

[@GTLakeMate]

At 10:56 as you were at Abigale’s grave an eagle called out. Very significant spiritually.

[@daviddawson2750]

Thanks!

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

Thank you David 👍👍👍

[@carolk5770]

Oh what a terrible tragedy. RIP to all of you. You are in a better place now. 🙏😇

[@jadeshepherd3778]

Hi Ron thank you for sharing with us a lovely gesture putting flowers on the Thier graves hope they are resting in peace stay safe and safe travels

[@Hiven-N-Thriven]

God bless Mr. Burleson. I cannot fathom the pain and torment this brought to him and I know it took everything in him to keep living. May he have the peace and happiness he deserves and God rest the souls of these beautiful people.😓🙏

[@susan5301]

So sad, makes me sick to my stomach to know an entire family was wiped out because of a drunk driver! RIP beautiful family...............

[@judyvidal8235]

AUG 21 must be so difficult for Tom. I would dread that date! Prayers for Tom and family.

[@paigemills67]

This has to be one of the most heartbreaking stories I've seen on your channel. I feel just shattered for this family. God bless them all! Safe travels, Ron!

[@deborahwhite2339]

Such a sad story. It seems that the victims pay a much higher price than the drunks ever will.

[@lillypad9960]

God bless that man. I hope his family is resting in peace. Thank you for remembering them.

[@dayleblair3494]

Love the sound of Osprey or some kind of bird in the back ground before and as he was laying the roses! RIP.

[@debrapower8673]

The poor husband. He had to find a way to live without his family.

[@Bobbyk.-tb7hh]

Heartbreaking I couldn't imagine what the husband/father has went through

[@danasmith28]

God Bless you for ur beautiful thoughts, and love for the ones who leave us so soon!! 😢

[@jamestabor2001]

Eva was a friend of mine. That funeral was one of the saddest things I’ve ever seen. 4 white open caskets in the front of the church. Depner needs to burn in hell! Thank you for remembering the family 💙

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

Thank you for sharing

[@sarahbusch77]

I went to this funeral as a child and remember it vividly. My parents asked me to wear my cheerleading uniform and it was the same thing Dallis was buried in. It was surreal to see my friend in a casket in a matching outfit. My heart is still broken for Thomas. I shook his hand that day and I remember he was wearing a halo because his neck was broken. And his hands were very badly cut up. My dad explained to me that he had tried to dig through the crash debris to save his family. It will haunt me forever.

[@carrienecas9867]

These kinds of stories scare me! Seems every time my kids would leave the house the sirens go off and I worry constantly about an accident.....that poor father.....I dont think I could survive loosing my whole family...that drunk should have gotten a life sentence, that father certainly did! Amazing he had a forgiving heart.

[@aneta2293]

Awe! You're so sweet! THANK you for video. I do appreciate it.😔

[@dawntaylor239]

My heart goes out to this family

[@JohnH204]

I am always AMAZED at how leniently people who kill others in car accidents are treated by the justice system....

[@tommyd1655]

the husband Tom is a remarkable man and we can learn a valuable life lesson from him that being the importance of forgiveness not only to forgive the responsible person but to let go the negetive feelings that only hurt the victims further Tom's a inspiration to us all I wish him the best he certainly deserves it

[@kathycarter1553]

Ron, thanks for sharing this sad story and may all of this Family Rest In Peace.

[@aliciasmith126]

Beautiful that grandma Nd Dallis had the same birthday…. Sad that she passed away on the day of her family….

[@denahoward10]

This is a very sad story. Thank you Ron for sharing this.