DON'T LET YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY DRINK AND DRIVE
May 28, 2001
To: My Family, Friends, Relatives from all over the North and especially the Chief and Council of Deer Lake First Nation.
On Sunday May 20, 2001. I lost my son in an accident involving a Drunk-Driver. My son lost his life at the tender age of 14 years with a vibrant life ahead of him with major dreams and aspirations. He considered education an important part of his life. He was planning to attend a trip to Toronto with his fellow class mates in Grade nine at David Meekis Memorial School.
He was happy, outgoing, and full of life. He had many friends and family in the community. He enjoyed the outdoors, and loved to go camping. He also enjoyed hunting, and fishing with all his uncles and especially his grandfather, Victor Meekis.
Message to everyone and the YouthPlease if you drink, don't drive. Life is short and precious. The loss of a loved one, especially your own, can end in a blink of an eye. So be safe and be well. I would also like to take this opportunity to say Thank-You for your support and your loving nature.
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To the grade nine students of Deer Lake First Nation. Please continue your education and follow your dreams as Vernon would have wanted you to.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Vicki Meekis, Deer Lake First Nation