Destanee Arlene Little was a beautiful person with a warm heart and a great personality...her life was taken by a drunk driver on June 12, 2010. He chose to not only drive drunk but drive with a suspended license for a previous drunk driving charge. Because of criminals like him, good people die, but because of the wonderful person Destanee was her memory will live on even though she is gone. I love you so much Destanee and I miss you. megan boswell Jul 21, 2010

Destanee Arlene Little was a beautiful person with a warm heart and a great personality...her life was taken by a drunk driver on June 12, 2010. He chose to not only drive drunk but drive with a suspended license for a previous drunk driving charge. Because of criminals like him, good people die, but because of the wonderful person Destanee was her memory will live on even though she is gone. I love you so much Destanee and I miss you. megan boswell Jul 21, 2010

I was involved in an everyfifteen minutes program with my high school. i just wanted to thank everyone who helped put it all together because it changed my life. before this program came to my school i drank and partied every night. since that day i was shown what kind of effect it could have made on someones life. a week before the program was saposed to happen me and three other friends who just so happened to be in the program also where involved in a roll over accident. it wasnt a drunk driving accident but we where out goofing off and rolled in the desert. not one of us got hurt because we where all wearing our seat belts. i had whiplash and i cracked my head on the windshield. but the worst part of it all was that literally a halfhour before my mom got the call that her daughter had been in an accident she had just finshed up writting my obituary for the every 15 minute program.i went back to school and the next thursday my mom had to watch as i was pronounched dead on arrival and my father identified my body. the day after that we held a funeral for two others and i. and my poor mom had to read that obituary in front of the hole student boby. There wasnt a dry eye in the house. Ive renounced my stupid days and since then have focused my attention on creating a better relationship with my parents, realizing just how much they cared.This program changed so much for me and saved my life? Kodi Frodin Jul 14, 2010

thank you Joselyn Guadarrama Jun 20, 2010

Today "Every 15 Minutes" was shown during an assembly and all of the living dead students spoke about their experiences and what they would tell their parents. I looked into the stands of our students and peers and we saw tears from everyone, people you wouldn't even expect to see tears from. Their speeches, the guest speaker, all the emotion, in one room. It was unbelievable. Every 15 Minutes really put an impact on a lot of our students, and I hope people start making the correct decisions. Every little choice you make is crucial and that is what I got out of this. As my close family friend had passed last week, life is precious, and it really can be taken from you within a blink of an eye. Every 15 Minutes was a great way of spreading the word and it really taught and showed how it really felt to not have your friend walk to class anymore with you or be able to talk or text them anymore. Everything changes, and not only to me, but for everyone at our school, it got to us. NHS Jun 4, 2010

My older cousin in georgia was on the way back from a soccer game when he was hit by a drunk driver and flew from the car and it had rolled over him he died a few hours later at the hospital his name was Jason.:( Jeremy Reavy Jun 3, 2010

I had the privilege of working on the South Anchorage High school EFM program that took place on April 14-15 in Anchorage, AK. To anyone that has ever thought of putting on an Every 15 Minutes program- do it. It is worth every ounce of yourself that you put into the program, the end result has such a tremendous impact. While planning this event, I knew it would be exciting but I had no idea it would be as emotional as it was- seeing my classmates die on the hood of a car and in the hospital. seeing the coffins brought in. seeing the parents reactions to their child's death. seeing all the EMT's and the jaws of life being used on my friends. seeing the car covered in flowers when it was all over. Words can't capture how big of an impact the program has and how much it unites those involved. Please keep spreading the word of this program-- it is the only way to truly make the youth understand the consequences of driving under the influence. And lastly thank you to everyone that participated in the South High program- all the student, parent, and staff volunteers and actors were incredible and made the program the absolute best it could be to make the biggest impact on our student body- you all made a genuine different. Sam McNelly Jun 3, 2010

This was a experinece for me my cousin died of a drunk driver who had killed her and the two assemblys were really speaking to me i will never drink and drive and make the choice of what my cousin had to through thank you for those last two days a week ago. Jillyn Wagner May 26, 2010

We just spent the last two days on an amazing emotional roller-coaster with our family and other Lompoc High School families, thanks to the CHP Every 15 Minutes Program. And truly, we mean thanks, from the bottom of our hearts. Thanks LHS, the school district, VAFB, Paul Bommersbach, Tony Durham, Lompoc Kiwanis, Lompoc Foursquare Church, Big E Produce, Marriott Santa Ynez Valley and all the numerous agencies, businesses, individuals, school staff and others who give of their time and resources to make this program possible. And thanks to the student participants and the whole LHS student body, who showed nothing but the utmost class we have come to know, cherish and expect from the Braves student body. These students, adults and organizations are so what’s right with our world. One life would be worth doing this for, and yet I know it’s hundreds, if not thousands, that truly are saved. Dan and Liz Powell Dan Powell May 24, 2010

I just wanted to extend my sincere thanks to Tony Durham, Paul Bommersbach, Officer Clifford Powers, and all the volunteers and sponsors of the Every 15 Minutes Program. My son, Dalton Chambers, and our family had the opportunity to participate this year, and it was one of the most extraordinary experiences I think we will ever endure. The commitment of this community was refreshing. I hope all the sponsors realize their overwhelming support for this program changed so many of our youth and adult lives forever in a very positive manner. I would like thank Juanita Howell, one of the strongest mothers I have ever met. Her strength and courage during the program was inspirational and very moving. I would like to thank the Lompoc Record for its coverage of this program. It is something I will be thankful for and remember forever. Kim Chambers Lompoc Kim Chamber May 24, 2010

Today my high school is participating in the "Every 15 Minutes" challenge. Everyone around me is dead. I'm alive. It makes me think, "Why me?" All my friends can't talk to me. I can't even tell who is who with the "Grim Reaper" outfits and face paint. The girl next to me is writing a letter to her parents telling how much she loves them and what she never got to say before she "died." I cannot fathom the broken hearts that are a result from alcohol related collisions. This program saves lives. Thank you. I won't waste this second chance. Vancouver, VA Siarra Spruill May 24, 2010

Our son just participated in Every 15 Minutes program last week at Granada High in Livermore. He was one of the living dead. We feel so privileged that we as a family were part of this wonderful program. He learned so much during the student retreat that really helped bring home the message not to drink and drive. My husband and I really appreciated the information and speakers that we heard from at the parent retreat as well. While it was emotionally one of the hardest things we have gone through as parents it is so worth it if one student, including our own son never gets in the car with someone who has been drinking. And that he never himself drinks and drives. Thank goodness for this program and all the public servants that give of their time to help keep us all safe. Erin Van Schaack May 23, 2010

PARTICIPATING IN THIS PROGRAM WAS A GREAT THING, IT WAS THE BEST EXPERIENCE EVER, IT HAD SO MUCH FUN EVEN THOUGHT WE CRIED MOST OF THE TIME. IT WAS A LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCE IT OPEN MY EYES AND IT MADE ME CHANGE THE I SEE THINGS. IT TAUGHT ME NOT TO TAKE ANYONE FOR GRANTED KUS WE NEVER KNO WEN ITS GONNA BE DA LAST DAY U SEE DEM,YOU GOTTA TELL DEM YU LOVE DEM EVERYDAY AND SHOW THEM HOW MUCH YU CARE CUZ YU KNO ITS TRUE WUT DEY SAY YU NEVER KNO WUT YU GOT TILL IS GONE. APPRECIATE EVERYONE AND EVERYTHING YU GOT IN LIFE BECAUSE YU NEVER REALLY GET A SECOND CHANCE!!!!SEEN MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY'S REACTION WEN THEY SAW ME "DEATH" WAS ONE OF THE HARDEST THINGS I EVER HAD TO DO BUT IN A WAY IT MADE ME FEEL SO SPECIAL AND LOVED KUS I GOT TO SEE HOW MUCH DEY REALLY CARE!!!!!! TRACY N WES THANK YU BOTH SO MUCH FOR LETTING ME PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROGRAM YU GUYS REALLY CHANGE MY LIFE!!!!THANKS TO EVERYBODY DAT PARTICIPATE ALL THE LPD,LFPD, MIKE,SANCHEZ,CINDY,YOLANDA, THANKS TO EVERYONE!!!!KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK N KEEP DIS PROGRAM GOIN BECAUSE YU GUYS REALLY DO SAFE THOUSANDS OF LIFES EVERYDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!THANKS MUCH LOVE N RESPECT-CELIA TELLEZ CEliA tEllEz May 20, 2010

Today, Grace Davis High School saw 25 seniors 'killed' as a result of alcohol related events. I am faculty, but also happen to be the Trauma Nurse who cared for the 'victims' in the hospital. Reality, folks, is what the program is about. Our students experienced it first hand. Stanislaus County CHP and Memorial Medical Center have been collaborating for 11 years in this program. And I'm proud. Tom Nipper May 20, 2010

The Two assemblys were intense they really hit me. It helped me understand how severe the consequences are and how it affects you and everyone around you. I hope none of this every happens to any of my class mates or to anyone I know. Levi Lozano May 20, 2010

Today the program finished at Granada High School, where i am a senior. I was very impressed with it. Not because it illuminated me to the dangers of drunk driving, although i did learn a few things such as the sheer length of time needed to respond to a crash. What struck home for me, what i think was the crucial part, was the testimony of a young 23 year-old who just like me, attended Granada. He also thought that nothing like that could ever happen to him. but it did. Hearing his story was probably the best part of the program. it helps to shatter the illusion that this could never happen, one that many young adults share. Ryan Fernandes May 20, 2010

I'm really glad I was one of the seniors who chose to go to the assembly at school, even though we weren't required to stay. I didn't expect it to be so moving and emotionally compelling, and I'm glad I got to share the experience with my friends--I'll never forget this day. Thank you (: Hillary Erbert May 20, 2010

Today I watched the every 15 minutes video for Livermore-Granada high school and it was amazing. I have never been so touched or moved by something before. This video and assembly was life changing for me and i will never drink and drive. Just to think that one of my close friends could have possibly died from a drunk driving crash breaks my heart. This video has enlightened me and has brought a new meaning to drunk driving for me. Lina May 19, 2010

When I was in eighth grade, my family became victim to drunk driving. My grandfather was hit by a drunk driver while biking to Church. Unfortunately, he was not wearing his helmet. When he arrived at the hospital, he was declared brain dead, and was not able to be saved. He had put on life support just long enough for family in the current area to come and say good-bye. When my mother and myself arrived, we said our good-byes, and I had to leave the room while the doctors took him off life support. Four days later, I was one of six pallbearers that took him to the grave he now lays in. The driver only received nine to eleven months on a DUI charge, and had his drivers license suspended. Many say he was not given more time for a Vehicular Manslaughter charge because he had seemed "truly remorseful" for what he had done. My mother and grandmother had even agreed with this. I understand my grandfather would also have wanted him to serve a lot of time if he had been truly sorry, but I do not agree with this punishment. I lost my grandfather to this man because this man had made a bad choice. A choice to drink and drive. My grandparents had just celebrated their 50th anniversary. I miss my grandfather dearly. Livermore, CA William Weimar May 19, 2010

Today was the presentation of Every 15 Minutes at our school. At the mock car crash I thought it was sad but I felt no other emotion, once I saw the video and heard the letters the kids wrote to their family and what the parents wrote to there kids I was crying. I started to remember events that I had forgotten that have happened to my family and it hit me. I can barely drive when I have a headache so I hope that if I am ever in the position of making a decision to drive under the influence that I make the right decision and don't drive. Susi Rios May 19, 2010

Dear Every 15 Minutes, Every 15 minutes ended today and I thought I would share my thoughts with you. I'm a junior at Granada High in leadership, but I would like to keep my identity anonymous, seeing as I'm a big fan of super heroes. The mock crash was nuts, thats all I'm saying. Single-handedly the most believable and well done thing I've ever seen! But from when we starting walking to our busses, it went downhill. The Grim Reaper was the ridiculous. He took away most seriousness from the program. Especially when he spoke. The "Living Dead Students" and him go hand in hand. If they did their job they would possibly be more effective. But these students sure talk a lot for being dead. Most people knew who was going to die and what happened before the mock collision. And when students would pester them, it would not take long for them to crack. In fact, The Living Dead seemed completely pointless, only adding cheap thrills and gossip to our day. The program would be much more impacting if you just focused mainly on the mock crash victims, because you actually see that happen, and not just proclaiming that random people (mainly the popular kids) dead to berate the point. Maybe making and announcement about their deaths or doing more to just focus on them. Making it realistic. The fact that after every block you would hear "Oh my god! Did you hear that Caitlyn died!?" made it seem stupid and immature, like she got asked to Senior Ball by The Grim Reaper in some really cute way, but no one even knew they had feeling for each other. The rally had it's ups and downs as well. Again, the Grim Reaper made me feel like I was in a cheap haunted house. Even the logo for the program is laughable. And again, his voice! It kills me. It started off with the video. I'm in GHS video productions and from watching that video, it made the rally as a whole feel extremely unprofessional. From the acting, to the filming, to the story and especially to the editing, it was the epitome of cheese. Why all the country music? Why? That was the single most distracting thing in the whole video. And I understand that you had to edit everything in the mock crash in one day. But it somehow looked the same as every other part of the video, which could have looked REALLY good if the proper time and effort were put into it! That aside, the rally was quite moving. It felt like the guest speaker was talking to you. That was the most emotionally tugging speech I have ever heard. And the before and after shots of the victims. Wow. If I was ever going to even consider drinking and driving before, those thoughts are long gone. To think that I could do that to someone's life due to my poor choices was frightening. 10x scarier than The Grim Reaper. Honestly, if Every 15 Minutes was just that speech, you still would have changed my way of thinking. The video and the mock crash, that's all fake. But to hear it from someone who has experienced it first hand sent chills down my spine. Back to The Living Dead. When I heard that the police was notifying the parents about the deaths of their children, I was scared to go to the rally. I thought for sure that they would videotape the parents reactions and show them. Just the thought of that scared me. Seeing some of the people that I have the most respect for being told their child is dead? I was sure that I was going to cry the whole time in front of everybody! In fact the whole rally I was waiting for them to start showing that. But it never happened. The parents and children only read letters to each other. And only two did. BUT watching Mr. Hahn, one of the most amazing people I have known, and someone who's respect I hold higher than most others, break down in front of the school and sob, was heart wrenching and tear jerking. Needless to say, I bawled. But in the end, after all of the bad mouthing I've done. I loved it. Drinking and driving is extremely serious and needs to be prevented. If the theatrics and video are the only way to get the message to people my age, then it's worth it. Way better than nothing. Did I mention that the mock crash was insane? Because it was. I felt like I was watching a show in universal studios. Except a really sad and depressing one in which people I know and love die. I think the thing that bothers me the most about this whole program is it's necessity to exist. It scares me that people my age can't grasp that drinking and driving is a horrible thing. It scares me that it takes something of this magnitude to convince people that. And it scares me that even after this, it will continue. Thank you for listen, Granada Student Granada High Student May 19, 2010

I am so grateful my son was chosen to participate in the Every15minutes project...I just wish all Juniors and Seniors could have attended the retreat. Thank you to everyone who was involved in making the project what it was that day. Until you experience the events, you can't even imagine how greatly it would affect you. Although it was a huge undertaking, it still felt very personal and my family and I will never forget it. Most importantly, my son said to me the other day that it was an experience he'll never forget..and that's what it's all about.Although the accident wasn't real, the speakers and emotions certainly were. From a parents perspective, my mind went where no parents mind ever wants to go - thinking about your child dying. We will never stop teaching about good choices because we never want to be one of those parents talking about a deceased child to a room full of teenagers. I felt the Speakers pain the minute they walked into the room to address us, and we are truly thankful they have the strength to share their stories and teach us from experience. Bethlehem, PA Diana DiStefano May 18, 2010

I just saw 3 clips from Every 15.com and i was so changed and moved by this, i took it in being in both presepctives the victim and the drunk driver. i believe tha no one could live with the fact of killing someone all becasue they wanted to drink. peer pressure can make it even worse when you put those two together, it doesnt come out the way you want it to. i know penlty of friends who say that " when i drink i never drive im not that stupid" what there not realizing is that your still not making a good choice even with drinking. i lost my best friend all because she wanted to be the life of the party and fell in to the peer pressure i will never forget the day she told me " that i can take care of my self, and ill be safe i promise." i knew that something bad was going to happen i just didnt think she would die. seeing that happen i made sure that no matter what that ill alwasy be the desinated driver and never to do drunk driving or even careless driving. i do it for every one and my best friend who i lost for that one drink. Eagan, MN Myiesha May 13, 2010

Today Nazareth Area High School saw an assembly by a woman from Phillipsburg, NJ about her 16 year old son who died as the result of a drunk driver. I just want to say that besides being very sorry for the loss of Rob to everyone, I and the group who prays every morning in the LGI lobby before school will be praying for her other son, Matt. All of your struggles can't be wiped away, but coping skills are different for everyone and not always positive. We'll be praying for your entire family but especially for Matt. Thank you again for sharing your story today. I know you saved lives in this school today. Nazareth, PA Rachael McDonald May 11, 2010

I remember seeing this when I was in High School. I went to Orange High in Orange, CA. A few of my friends were in this program and ever since watching this, I have never gotten in the car after drinking. I hope that they still have this program when my children are in high school. Thank you so much for making this program and making sure that its not just adults that need to know the consequences of drinking and driving, our teens need to know and understand as well. Fullerton, CA Amber Jacobsen May 8, 2010

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