To the Graduating Class of 2024

[@notagoogleuser]

All respect, Doc.

[@SUGAR_HOUSE_WYE]

What a beautiful and selfless act, Dr. H. To somehow find the strength and courage to share this message, shows just how wise and sensitive a soul you are…

[@vmmurphy3918]

I’m so sorry this happened to your family and appreciate you sharing your platform on this subject.

[@janetterocha3609]

This is any parent worst nightmare. It changes your whole life. I’m so sorry for your loss of your child. I really hope your message gets across to the young kids. 😢

[@blessall8856]

Thank you, Dr. Hoeflinger for continuing to save lives.👍

[@bluor3713]

You've saved lives as a surgeon & you'll save lives w/ this message. Thank you

[@blessall8856]

Totally agree 💯!!

[@Lindalou5977]

God bless you sir and your precious family ! The pain must be horrendous… thank you for reaching out to all of us … the young people ::::: alcohol caused such a waste of a life and many others besides your son … it’s such a shame … that the pressure is so great to drink and drink and drive ! Thanks for sharing your heart .. this video is gonna go to my grandsons who I pray for daily that God will keep them from such a travesty. God bless you ❤🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@tidbitsofmylife2367]

I have forwarded this to several people in hopes it will save a life . Thank you Dr.

[@doctorhoeflinger]

Thank you for sharing this

[@trishaspradlin554]

Your being able to share Brian's story is an amazing way to honor his memory. I know this must always be so very hard for all of you. But doing this will most assuredly save lives. You are such a blessing to others. Your calm , kind, humble demeanor is wonderful. You are a stellar human being. Thank you❤

[@blessall8856]

Agree!

[@danielam9467]

Beautiful angel Brain 🙏🏽😇 I’m so sorry Dr. praying for healing ❤️‍🩹 in your family

[@carmenmariacortesmarin2664]

Sharing such a devastating experience it is honoring his life, you may very well saving a life or more, whether you get to know it or not. My deepest condolences to you and your family.

[@doctorhoeflinger]

Thank you!

[@lyngruen8607]

You WILL BLESS MANY AND SAVE LIVES with this selfless message. 🙏You and your wife are QUITE A PRECIOUS COUPLE. Prayers for your family for healing 💔 and know you are MUCH appreciated. Hugs 🤗 Texas Nana Psalm 91

[@LoriNuttall]

Wow! What an amazing and heartfelt message! Extremely appropriate this time of year. I hope ALL the seniors, juniors, and freshmen see this. Hear this! You are so wonderful to continue to share this heartbreaking experience! Your warning needs repeating always. Bless you and your wife and family! This time of year must be so hard for you!❤️

[@peggymartin7681]

I am so sorry for you and your family…so heartbreaking…💔😢

[@barbcoleus]

Hopefully someone watches this video and it makes a difference in their lives. God bless you and your family

[@barbarakirsch2538]

🙏🙏🙏 I am so sorry for your loss.

[@Adam-pz2tm]

Thank you for sharing your story. I believe you have saved many lives.

[@mac-ju5ot]

Thank u Dr your words have impact

[@vn1965]

I can assure you that someone somewhere out there will get this message...a life was safe because of your heartfelt message. Thank you Dr.!

[@denisarsenault505]

De. Hoeflinger, what a strong and selfless message! I hope young people listen and pay attention!

[@ArpitYadav-650]

Great Neurosurgeon Dr Brian Hoeflinger ❤❤❤❤

[@cathycarlin7910]

I’m not sure how Dr you were able to make this video but how sad yet I’ve already sent this to eight kids that are graduating and one is my granddaughter that I found out drinks. She’s very smart as well. But like your Brian thinks nothing will happen. She just called me and said “Nanie I promise I won’t drink. This is so sad and I don’t want anything to happen “. She is a Senior So thank you Dr and your family as I know this has to be with you daily. I think you just may have saved a life. God bless you and your entire family. 🙏🙏🙏

[@h.l.asolomonov7674]

I hope young generation and youth listen to you.

[@kristencobb230]

I’m so very sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your story. I’m sharing with all three of my children, one of whom is a Senior and headed to college in the Fall. Asking her to share with her friends.

[@shirleyjones9460]

Thank you for sharing such a painful and personal experience. I lost my brother, Patrick, to a drunk driver and saw how it hurt and changed my parents, me and my other siblings for the rest of our lives. He was in the Air Force, stationed at Vandenburg AFB in California living his best life. It happened Labor Day of 1983 and he was the young age of 23. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts because if you save just one life, it will be worth it. And I'm very sorry this happened to your son and your family.

[@doctorhoeflinger]

Thank you and very sorry to hear of your own loss ❤️🙏

[@shirleyjones9460]

@@doctorhoeflinger thank you. I miss him terribly still. He was my best friend. But, I know where he is and I know I'll see him again 🙏

[@lauriehunecke9509]

My compassion & prayers are with you & your family! ❤

[@paulastenavage1785]

This is a strong and powerful message . Someone can be the life of the party without alcohol .

[@kathyw7303]

Thank you good Dr for sharing your painful heartfelt message. Very sorry for you and your family's loss!

[@joanhutson]

Your son was a beautiful soul... I know the pain of losing a loved one. You are brave for sharing, and no matter how long he's gone, the pain never goes away.

[@RH-jd3ft]

What a moving message,well said Dr.

[@ciarasisk5496]

Your amazing son Brian, such a beautiful boy who will live on forever in your hearts. Thank you for sharing your story and message. ❤

[@azinkadkhodayan6262]

You are a real inspiration and hero! Thank you for sharing such love and care through social media! Thank you for giving so much back to life and free many from their pain and suffering… so much love and light back at you Doctor ❤

[@minadecorso8835]

I am so sorry about your precious loss. Every school should show your video to the students who are seniors. 🌺

[@lauriepaul4783]

I'm so sorry for all of you . Importantly, thank you for your insight. You share with all of us.

[@matureyoungman]

Sorry to hear about your son. Reminds me of the story behind the Randy Newman song Losing You. Nothing will ever replace your loss.

[@milenamoreno6190]

deep message ... thank you

[@rosemaryeveleigh3562]

Shared in South Africa

[@shazgannie9982]

You're so right. Kids think it will never happen to me until it does and it's too late.

[@LindaKing-lf8nk]

Thank you

[@user-st6nt4ou6f]

Dear Doctor😢may u and your family receive God's peace, the " peace that passeth all understanding " ❤❤😢

[@user-st6nt4ou6f]

I hope the children soon- to- be adults are listening. It could save many lives and much pain and agony

[@sarahpolsinelli566]

Brian is making a difference from you sharing his story. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@carolynadkins1887]

My daughters boyfriend was killed the same way 2 months before graduation. Thrown thru the windshield & died from a torn Aorta. Promising athlete. Recruiters calling his parents not knowing he had passed. My daughter was never the same. We love you Freddie ❤

[@EliCrousey]

🙏💕🙏

[@claudettecicora1192]

❤

[@cinderyghost3130]

I lost my grandma 3 weeks ago she was the closest person to me in the whole world. The worst part was the sudden shock I remember nearly fainting at the ICU and thinking to myself how I was going to continue living we had gotten into a few fights a few days before. 3 weeks later and the pain is still there my parents have really tried to make me understand that it will never go away and that I just have to learn to live with it

[@thewcvb5fan319]

Dr. Hoeflinger, You are an inspiration to tell us not to drink and drive. They simply don’t mix. Your son, as you said, proved it, and so does On Patrol: Live. I do have a question. Do you think your son would want to turn his mistake into hope by teaching others to not do what he did?

[@pjk1714]

It's difficult to mourn someone you love that is frozen in time after a massive stroke from alcohol. They can't move forward, they never remember yesterday and without assistance living, they can't function. They also can't realize what they put everyone through or themselves so there's no responsibility for the choice they made. Just imagine living like that for 60+ years.

[@alicehicks9500]

💔⚘️

[@CuriousCalligrapher]

I am so sorry.

[@Handleon123]

He looks exactly like you…🩵

[@joannaledbetter6509]

😢

[@ArpitYadav-650]

Great Neurosurgeon Dr Brian Hoeflinger ❤❤❤❤

[@cremebrulee4759]

😢