The Night I'll Always Remember

My story is about the death of my two best friends Adam Ring and Corry.

It was a crisp Wednesday night and it seemed nothing could go wrong but everything that seemed so right can go so wrong. Adam, Ese, Corry, and Robin were ready to leave for home from their friend's house so they headed for Robin's car but one of their other friends wanted to come so they sat and waited.

Their friend came back with a sad face and said "My mom won't let me". So Robin (16), Ese (18), Corry (14), and Adam (15) all piled in the car. Everything seemed just fine, but Robin was intoxicated and was driving at high speed. She swerved off the rode, hit the biggest pile of rocks and flipped her car over. Everything went black.

Back home I had just woke up and was happy to know that Adam was coming over for the weekend. I walked in the kitchen and saw that my mom wore a blank expression on her face. I looked at her said "Good morning" and didn't think much of it until I was eating breakfast.

My mom suddenly said with tears in her eyes, "Sarah, Adam died today."

Trying to act dumb I said, "Adam who" because I didn't want to admit that it was my best friend.

She replied "You know Adam Ring, black hair, really cute."

I started to cry. I went to school while my brother and sister stayed home and cried. I got to school and cried, so I called home and left school. My week was hard. Nothing made me happy. I spent my Friday at Adam's wake. His face was pale, it scared me so I cried.

Everyone there hugged each other and cried and said "Why him," I didn't know what to say. I was confused and so afraid. That night I had a dream of that same face that was in his coffin, it haunted me for months on end. It was the first dead person I saw up close and it had to be Adam. He was like a second brother to me, he meant everything to me.

Everytime I saw Adam, and I was sad, he always put a smile on my face just by saying "Hello". I thought the world was going to end when I found out. I asked a lot of questions but the one that always seemed to come about was, who will make me happy?

My question was answered! Something told me I have to make my own happiness, and so I did. As I healed I became happy. I smiled but then I started to laugh and I started to make other people laugh. I know I couldn't of done this without Adam and Corry in my heart. I know I haven't said much about Corry, but I couldn't see him because he had his wake and funeral out of town, so I didn't get to go at all. Corry was so sweet and always made me laugh. I just want everyone to know that four great people died April 4, 2000.

I will always remember you guys because you will be in my heart forever. Please wait for me when I die. Sarah McRae

There is something I must add. last night Jan. 6th 2001 one of Adam's friends Sarah Klacamp died. I know Adam will be waiting for her. Please remember my friends Adam, Corry, Ese, Robin, and Sarah.

By: Sarah McRae (This story is very true.)