In Loving Memory of The Abbas Family

[@johnmazur6633]

I was one of the lucky people to call Dr. Abbas my primary care physician. I can still remember meeting her for the first time on a sunny beautiful day in 2012. I was a nurse needing a new physician and we instantly clicked. I can remember Dr. Abbas sitting Indian style on a chair and looking right at me when we spoke. As a patient you only pray to find a physician like this and I did. Dr. Abbas saw me through a very serious health issue that I had and when I saw her a few weeks later she jumped up out of her chair and hugged me. I remember her saying she thought she might never see me again as I had to have a very serious two part surgery. Five years later I never thought it would be the other way around. I saw the news that night and just started to cry. I just asked why did this have to happen?

[@pamelagay3303]

I use to live in MI. I remember when this happened. That I 75. That every body drives from MI to FL and back can be dangerous at times. Pamela RN

[@vernamorales2326]

My son said 1 75 is the worst!!!! My condolences!!!!

[@Christynaschaf]

She was the very best doctor I've ever had and not only did she care but she helped me. I still miss her and i owed it to her to get over my diagnosis and live life the way she wanted me to.

[@Melaninmonroe_]

I had the pleasure of working with Rima for about two years AND to be her patient. I absolutely loved her and her family. They opened their home to the staff for parties and it was amazing to be in their presence. I found this video years later because Rima was on my mind, every holiday is a reminder of this tragedy. Prayers to you and their family, friends and coworkers😢

[@barbcosgrove64]

Please accept my deepest condolences for the horrendous loss of your sister, Brother in law, 2 Beautiful nieces and a Nephew . We Must Do more to protect our families Rest in Peace to five Beautiful Souls 🙏❤️🙏❤️😚❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️. From Montreal Canada.

[@hondutel1]

The pain is still so raw. She was like your twin. I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@22lyric]

I couldn't watch this video all at once. I'm heartbroken for their family and for Dr. Abbas' patients.🙏❤️

[@suebean3873]

I’m so, so sorry for the loss of your beautiful family. I, too, lost a 32 year old sister to a drunk driver in 1990, as she was heading out to work at the hospital at 7am, one morning. The killer got a sentence of one year but only served 8 months. That’s all my sister’ life was worth according to the law. So freaking maddening. :(

[@katlady6686]

😢 Sorry for your loss.

[@paulabrown6840]

I’m so so sorry! 😔🌷

[@lolaottinger3038]

My son was killed 12 years ago by a hit and run driver who actually stopped long enough to pull my sons bicycle out from under his car. He has not even had so much as a slap on the wrist.

[@fob1xxl]

I am so terribly sorry for the great loss you have endured. I can't imagine losing all of your family so suddenly. You are blessed with precious memories that will live on forever. May God give you strength to carry on with your life and honoring them in what you do. God bless you.

[@mariajosesotomayordiaz4579]

Blessings from Chile ...I m so sorry cause your deep pain.....a huge hug

[@BeeApple-sr3db]

I am so sorry for your losses. My nephew was killed by a drunk driver. He was 36 years old. My heart goes out to you.

[@melissahanna2815]

All sounded like a wonderful family and that you loved her unconditionally.

[@ericahoelscher3733]

I can't even wrap my head around this. I am so very sorry.

[@yvonneerrend8217]

Drunk drivers are the most ignorant and selfish humans on the planet!. So sorry for your loss!.😥

[@mariamarshall6116]

Deep heartfelt condolences to this dear woman and family. Leaves a person speechless.

[@julievanderleest]

What a sweet and beautiful family. So tragic that they were all killed. I’m very sorry for their loss.

[@shockleylakeysha76]

I still cry for her so deeply sad

[@betsylawson4231]

I am so very sorry for your losses. Praying for comfort and peace for you❤️🙏❤️

[@susan1098]

I’m so incredibly sorry for your loss. I also had a sister who was killed by a drunk driver as well. She left behind 2 beautiful children. She would be so proud of the man and woman they’ve become. These devices need to be in cars (YESTERDAY)! How many more people are going to have to die at the hands of a drunk driver!! Let’s stop this already!!

[@shellydsouza8902]

My condolences to you for your terrible loss. May this beautiful family rest in peace.

[@joannklinner2284]

So sorry for your loss. May God bless you 🙏🙏🙏

[@479Derick]

All gone, I can't imagine your pain. God strengthen you

[@msuehale]

I am so sorry of the loss of such a beautiful family.

[@wendywozniak6360]

What a gorgeous family. So sad. I'm so sorry.

[@janicecioffi5430]

I am so sorry for the loss of your Beautiful family. 🥲❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@janetdaniel1335]

I’m sorry for the lost of your family! I’m 🙏❤!

[@phyllisbirch2289]

So sorry I cannot even imagine. Prayers

[@kentarostory9961]

OMG I am so sorry 😞 😢😢!!! I'm just now seeing this video but my thoughts, prayers and all of my love are with you and your family!

[@annlouisephillips9484]

So sorry, this is so very powerful

[@Linda-in9ns]

I’m so sorry 😢💔🙏🏼

[@fousies]

Unimaginable loss

[@julieanderson100]

Oh my, I am so, so sorry. What a loss for the world! So much beauty was taken wrongfully. It is infuriating that this can be stopped - but money.

[@tamtamtamd]

This breaks my heart. I wish watching these videos was mandatory before getting a driver's license.

[@22lyric]

Yes, there's got to be some way we can stop it!!

[@RosettaStoned462]

​@@22lyric honestly, it won't stop unless you need a breathalyzer to start your car, which I'm not opposed to!

[@roseannbauer6351]

😢 I am so sorry for you.❤❤🙏

[@nickywilks7928]

This is beyond awful.

[@lauranowak3632]

My sincerest condolences on the loss of your family. I grew up around a serial group of drunk drivers who occasionally were caught, but prior to the stiffer penalties that are being implemented today. I don’t believe that the penalties are harsh enough; especially for continuous DUI arrests. I feel that DUI manslaughter is an offense to the victims families, and should be considered Murder in the Second Degree. It may not be premeditated, but circumstances allowed the crime to occur. I wasn’t aware that the technology to prevent such incidents existed, but I applaud your tenacity in fighting for justice for your family.

[@crystalworthington2270]

I’m so sorry 9ur lost 💔

[@catherinecangiano9231]

Bless you,

[@hooverhottie2910]

I am so sorry for the loss of your family! There should be a mechanism in every car so that the driver can not drive if drinking. Just imagine how many lives would be saved! I think this is the only way to stop it as there is so much information out there and it just doesn't seem to matter to some people. My heart goes out to you Rana.

[@lmc2375]

So very sorry to hear this. It is painful to watch, know. I wonder what became of the little girl's kitty. Wishing this sister peace to her heart over her great loss. I am sincerely sorry. 💖🙏💫🌎

[@cathy5070]

I am so very sorry.

[@peggymcd4939]

Just watching ..sorry for lives lost …🙏🏼

[@abshirohassen5]

My prayers is on you dear

[@kathythureen9341]

WHAT A TRAGIC STORY.

[@angiepellar6441]

❤️🙏

[@kortnys.2229]

How do we make a petition for this?

[@ChynnaPhillipsBaldwin]

I’m furious that this technology is not mandatory for all vehicles!! May God adorn your neck with a fragrant garland of HIS love & mercy. I am so, so sorry.

[@MADDNational]

Hi there. The HALT Act was passed under the Infrastructure Bill that was signed on November 15, 2021. To learn more about what the next steps are, visit this press release madd.org/press-release/10-things-to-know-about-the-drunk-driving-prevention-technology-provision-in-the-infrastructure-bill/

[@sindalamarah1452]

♥️

[@rubysummers7929]

I didn't know the ABBAS family..I heard about what happened to them and it broke my heart! Beautiful family gone too soon! 😢I cherish my family everyday and I hug then and tell them I love them often..hug your families ! Cherish every moment with them ! Because u never know when their last day on earth 🌎 will come! Such a tragedy! Don't drink and drive! Drunk driving kills! This story hit me hard! So sad 😢 ! Still hurts everytime I hear their story! Drunk drivers are very selfish people!

[@SM-bp8rh]

🙏🙏🙏💞💞💞

[@terintiaflavius3349]

This is extremely heartbreaking. I don't think legally they will be able to mandate all cars have breathalyzer starts. It does go against the right to be secure in your reason without searches or seizures.

[@mikearena9077]

People loose their lives because of this

[@SuntoSet77]

So heartbreaking.. what do we need to do .. who do we contact? I've learned there have been technological advances in cars for decades.

[@mjquintana26]

Yes, Sharon maybe MADD can put a phone number, name and addresses to cal, write and to make a petition for this technology to be mandatory on vehicles,one life lost to this negligence is to much.

[@SuntoSet77]

@@mjquintana26 I will do that ..contact MADD .my state puts ignition lock on anyone with a DUI. Great but it doesn't go far enough, we need it on all cars during manufacturing. Before the first DUI ...Before someone else looses a family member!

[@MADDNational]

Hi there. The HALT Act was passed under the Infrastructure Bill that was signed on November 15, 2021. To learn more about what the next steps are, visit this press release madd.org/press-release/10-things-to-know-about-the-drunk-driving-prevention-technology-provision-in-the-infrastructure-bill/

[@davidknight8172]

What sentence was the drunk driver given?

[@MADDNational]

Hi David, the driver that killed the Abbas family also died during the crash.

[@davidknight8172]

@@MADDNational Thank you.

[@NCISfanatic21]

This is why I don’t drink alcohol

[@emmaoduge8145]

Why would u just assume something is wrong

[@katysummer9418]

Alcohol does so mych damage to people in different ways maybe it should be banned from this planet. To have a whole family gone in an instant is difficult to deal with. My prayers go to the family.

[@pme8370]

Statistically about 2/3 of adults either don’t drink or drink responsibly. Usually about 2% of drivers are drunk on the road at any time. It should surprise no one that that 2% causes over 50% of accidents. That said, the damage that the last 1/3 of adults that drink irresponsibly can cause is immeasurable.

[@RosettaStoned462]

Yet marijuana is stigmatized. It makes no sense. Alcohol has killed more people than weed ever has.

[@suzicares2721]

I pray for those grieving AND for addicts daily. I'm furious, but go figure: most lawmakers drink so they won't pass the law to install detectors. SHAME on them.

[@samniumspyder]

Liquor licenses are lucrative the govt wants more more more

[@samniumspyder]

Huge loss Thank God we serve alcohol at walmart and 7 11s now😢