Comments on: Cantonment Driver Charged With DUI Manslaughter In Death Of Atmore Woman

By: Jessie

Jessie — Wed, 23 Dec 2015 15:11:24 +0000

Our grandson was one of the drivers that was struck in this accident. His life was affected by this accident, as all ours were. So very sorry that someone lost their life because of someone’s drinking and then driving. This is one of the lessons we’ve always try to instill in our grandchildren, PLEASE DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE. Unfortunately this lesson was shown to him first hand by someone else and the devastating effects it can have when you get behind the wheel….you’re not the only one affected.

By: stephanie willis

stephanie willis — Wed, 23 Dec 2015 14:19:02 +0000

My daughter works at a Chinese restaurant were ahearn stopped before the crash. My daughter called the cops while she was their and told them that this woman was very drunk and almost hit another woman in the parking lot. She never got a call back nor did the cops show up. Maybe this could have been presented if law inforcement took action.

By: Donna Lambeth

Donna Lambeth — Wed, 23 Dec 2015 12:11:47 +0000

I’m so sorry for the loss of such a kind person. She was my teacher in 5th. grade. She taught me to correctly tell time and to play a game called 7UP that I have always remembered. People have always said good things about her, not just because something has happened to her, but because she really was an inspiration to many of us that she taught and touched. When I first saw this, I was shocked, it took a while to truly set in with me. I do want to ask everyone for something: FROM NOW ON, NO MATTER WHO IT IS, IF YOU SEE SOMEONE SWERVING OR SEEMING WRECKLESS ON THE ROADS, CALL THE POLICE, THIS TRAGEDY CANT BE CHANGED NOW, BUT WE CAN HOPEFULLY CHANGE FUTURE TRAGEDIES BECAUSE SOME OF US ARE HURT AND WE WILL REPORT WHAT WE SEE ON THE ROADS. I always have. I’ve offered my services if needed if anyone finds themselves in the situation of needing a sober driver, and please don’t ever think you have to ride with someone who is intoxicated, there are other options, I’ve always told people, especially young people I know, if you cant get to me, get one of my friends until I can get to you or get a police officer to help you. Mrs. Ryland has touched so many people in life and even with her passing, she will still be touching people because her death has brought so much awareness to the cause of drinking and driving. Please, help keep our roads safe and report what you see, I will do the same, you never know, it could be your own family or friends that you end up protecting. Many prayers to the McKay and Ryland families. I am so truly sorry for your loss and to all the students, friends, and aquaintances that love and miss her as well, I am so truly sorry for your loss. God Bless You all.

By: Stephanie Price

Stephanie Price — Wed, 23 Dec 2015 06:15:21 +0000

Life can change with every breath we take. And it does

By: Rhonda Currie

Rhonda Currie — Wed, 23 Dec 2015 03:34:14 +0000

So very sorry to hear this news. I knew this family well, what a loss, this woman ( Barbara ) was such a blessing to everyone she touched. I will be praying for her family .

By: jeeperman

jeeperman — Wed, 23 Dec 2015 00:49:39 +0000

Her first offense.
She will get a lesser penalty then if she had stolen a junker car.

By: Kim McKay

Kim McKay — Wed, 23 Dec 2015 00:09:03 +0000

Barbara was my big sister, my hero, a very best friend. She was the kindest, smartest, funniest, most loving person you can imagine. She taught for more than 30 years (as did my Mama, Daddy, three sisters, and me) and was loved beyond measure by students, parents, co-workers, friends, and family. She was to host our first family Christmas since my mother died earlier this year. Our lives will never be the same. The world has lost a bright, shining star whose heart was almost too big for this world. Senseless, tragic, and a completely broken-hearted family left behind…

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 22:38:56 +0000

After the first swallow , your ability to make good decisions goes down, including when to stop drinking and whether or not you are capable of driving safely, how fast you should go, if there are hazards around, if you can turn without killing anyone. Quite often the next day you don’t remember a thing about it. (If you don’t remember the past, you can’t improve your future.) You can decide whether or not to take that first drink. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David.for.better.decisions.and.fewer.regrets

By: Bratt Mom

Bratt Mom — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 22:36:42 +0000

She was a wonderful lady and my sons teacher in the 5th grade at Bryneville Elementary School. Such a terrible waste………..don’t drink and drive <3

By: well

well — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 22:17:41 +0000

2 lives gone because of a bad decision to drink and drive.