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Add Location| Owner: | Adoptable |
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| Plant date: | Sep 7, 2009 |
| Location: | |
| City: | Abington |
| County: | Plymouth |
| State: | Massachusetts |
| Boxes: | 1 |
| Planted by: | The Feeney V  |
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| Found by: | Betsy @ The Summit |
| Last found: | Apr 2, 2010 |
| Status: | FFaa |
| Last edited: | Sep 7, 2009 |
This letterbox is placed in St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Abington. As with any letterbox please rehide carefully as some may be seen by passers-by if not hidden correctly. Also, please be respectful of those around that may be grieving the loss of a loved one. Thank you!
When I was younger I had a Big Sister from the Big Sister Big Brother program, which is the oldest and largest youth mentoring organization in the United States, matching caring adults with children, in one-to-one relationships. Professional staff members talk with volunteers and find out their interests and match them with a Little Sister/Brother. Although I had biological siblings, they all were 18 years plus older than me and they all had families started of their own. My single mother thought it would be a good idea to have me matched up with a Big Sister, someone that could spend a few hours a week with me one-on-one. This is when I met Debbie. We had a lot in common and we hit it off wonderfully. Our relationship quickly grew to the point where she was no longer “just” a Big Sister. Debbie’s volunteering a few hours a week went above and beyond. I was as close to Debbie as I was with my biological siblings. She became a part of my family and I became a part of hers. Tragically, when I was in 8th grade Debbie was killed at the age of 28 in a car accident caused by a high school student driving recklessly under the influence. The decision of this boy ultimately changed both our family’s lives forever. Debbie had such a passion for life. She loved her family and friends. She loved children and animals. Wherever she went and whatever she did, she had such a glow about her that she couldn’t help but shine that light onto anyone that came in her path. Debbie was an inspiration to anyone who met her. She was simply amazing. Her life ended prematurely and the lives of her family and mine were changed forever due to a careless and reckless decision made by someone behind the wheel. Although Debbie is gone and has been for a while, she will never be forgotten. This letterbox is placed in memory of my Big Sister. May she forever rest in peace….
You want to start your journey for this letterbox on Central Street in Abington. Once on Central Street you will pass the Abington Police Dept. on the left.
Did you know….
*Alcohol related crashes in the United States cost public and estimated 114.3 billion dollars.
*Approximately 10% of alcohol impaired driving trips in a year are made by 18-20 year olds.
*A first time drunk driving offender on average has driven drunk 87 times prior to being arrested the first time.
*On average someone is killed by a drunk driver every 45 minutes.
*Three out of ten Americans will be involved in alcohol related crashes sometime in their life.
After you pass the Police Dept on your left and the water on your right, you will pass 192 Central Street will be on your right. This is where Debbie grew up. On the left you will pass St. Bridget’s Church. This is where Debbie got married and also where we attended her funeral. Continue through the set of lights. Enter the Abington VFW parking lot on your right. This is where the Big Sister/Big Brother picnics were. Drive around the back and to the other side and park in front of the field where we would have two-legged races and balancing egg races against other Big/Little Sisters. If it’s a nice day, you can get out of your car and walk the rest of the way (its not a far distance).
If walking, go to where you Pledge Allegiance. Cross street (remember to look both ways) and walk down sidewalk of Central Street. Central St soon becomes Water St. Continue until you reach the corner of Brookside Ave. Once at corner of Brookside Ave, it is safe to cross over and enter St. Patrick’s cemetery.
When you enter St. Patrick’s cemetery, you will be on a paved road facing the cross. Take a moment to thank God that your life hasn’t been touched by a drunk driver and if it has, take a moment to ask for the strength to get through it. Continue on paved road until you reach the 3rd Oak tree on your right. (If you decided to drive you can park in area right after this tree). Sullivan will be directly across from this tree. Standing at the Oak with your back to Sullivan walk in a straight line toward the small wooded area of the cemetery. Standing between Blinn and Donovan look to the row of stones in front of you. Looking to the left, see the stone with two hearts that was meant for Debbie’s mother and father. You will see a heart with her name in it instead. Go to it.
Did you know…
*MADD stands for Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
*Candy Lightner founded MADD in 1980 after her daughter was tragically killed by a drunk driver who was a repeat offender. Cindy Lamb – whose daughter became nation’s youngest quadriplegic at the hands of a drunk driver soon joined Candy in her crusade to save lives.
*MADD’s mission is to stop drunk driving, support victims of this violent crime and prevent underage drinking.
*Since 1980, MADD has grown into one of the nation’s most widely respected non-profit organization, saving over 383,000 lives.
*Alcohol related traffic fatalities have decreased nearly 50 percent, from over 30,000 to under 15,500, since 1980 (the year Mothers Against Drunk Driving was founded).
*To get involved or for more information go to www.madd.org
At Debbie’s gravesite there will be a yellow flowerpot with a poem dedicated to Debbie on it. Remove flowers carefully. Inside pot is the letterbox placed in memory of my Big Sister. Please place flowers carefully back in pot so that no one will know letterbox is there. Thank you!
In loving memory of Debra (Corriveau) Reynolds…
When I was younger I had a Big Sister from the Big Sister Big Brother program, which is the oldest and largest youth mentoring organization in the United States, matching caring adults with children, in one-to-one relationships. Professional staff members talk with volunteers and find out their interests and match them with a Little Sister/Brother. Although I had biological siblings, they all were 18 years plus older than me and they all had families started of their own. My single mother thought it would be a good idea to have me matched up with a Big Sister, someone that could spend a few hours a week with me one-on-one. This is when I met Debbie. We had a lot in common and we hit it off wonderfully. Our relationship quickly grew to the point where she was no longer “just” a Big Sister. Debbie’s volunteering a few hours a week went above and beyond. I was as close to Debbie as I was with my biological siblings. She became a part of my family and I became a part of hers. Tragically, when I was in 8th grade Debbie was killed at the age of 28 in a car accident caused by a high school student driving recklessly under the influence. The decision of this boy ultimately changed both our family’s lives forever. Debbie had such a passion for life. She loved her family and friends. She loved children and animals. Wherever she went and whatever she did, she had such a glow about her that she couldn’t help but shine that light onto anyone that came in her path. Debbie was an inspiration to anyone who met her. She was simply amazing. Her life ended prematurely and the lives of her family and mine were changed forever due to a careless and reckless decision made by someone behind the wheel. Although Debbie is gone and has been for a while, she will never be forgotten. This letterbox is placed in memory of my Big Sister. May she forever rest in peace….
You want to start your journey for this letterbox on Central Street in Abington. Once on Central Street you will pass the Abington Police Dept. on the left.
Did you know….
*Alcohol related crashes in the United States cost public and estimated 114.3 billion dollars.
*Approximately 10% of alcohol impaired driving trips in a year are made by 18-20 year olds.
*A first time drunk driving offender on average has driven drunk 87 times prior to being arrested the first time.
*On average someone is killed by a drunk driver every 45 minutes.
*Three out of ten Americans will be involved in alcohol related crashes sometime in their life.
After you pass the Police Dept on your left and the water on your right, you will pass 192 Central Street will be on your right. This is where Debbie grew up. On the left you will pass St. Bridget’s Church. This is where Debbie got married and also where we attended her funeral. Continue through the set of lights. Enter the Abington VFW parking lot on your right. This is where the Big Sister/Big Brother picnics were. Drive around the back and to the other side and park in front of the field where we would have two-legged races and balancing egg races against other Big/Little Sisters. If it’s a nice day, you can get out of your car and walk the rest of the way (its not a far distance).
If walking, go to where you Pledge Allegiance. Cross street (remember to look both ways) and walk down sidewalk of Central Street. Central St soon becomes Water St. Continue until you reach the corner of Brookside Ave. Once at corner of Brookside Ave, it is safe to cross over and enter St. Patrick’s cemetery.
When you enter St. Patrick’s cemetery, you will be on a paved road facing the cross. Take a moment to thank God that your life hasn’t been touched by a drunk driver and if it has, take a moment to ask for the strength to get through it. Continue on paved road until you reach the 3rd Oak tree on your right. (If you decided to drive you can park in area right after this tree). Sullivan will be directly across from this tree. Standing at the Oak with your back to Sullivan walk in a straight line toward the small wooded area of the cemetery. Standing between Blinn and Donovan look to the row of stones in front of you. Looking to the left, see the stone with two hearts that was meant for Debbie’s mother and father. You will see a heart with her name in it instead. Go to it.
Did you know…
*MADD stands for Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
*Candy Lightner founded MADD in 1980 after her daughter was tragically killed by a drunk driver who was a repeat offender. Cindy Lamb – whose daughter became nation’s youngest quadriplegic at the hands of a drunk driver soon joined Candy in her crusade to save lives.
*MADD’s mission is to stop drunk driving, support victims of this violent crime and prevent underage drinking.
*Since 1980, MADD has grown into one of the nation’s most widely respected non-profit organization, saving over 383,000 lives.
*Alcohol related traffic fatalities have decreased nearly 50 percent, from over 30,000 to under 15,500, since 1980 (the year Mothers Against Drunk Driving was founded).
*To get involved or for more information go to www.madd.org
At Debbie’s gravesite there will be a yellow flowerpot with a poem dedicated to Debbie on it. Remove flowers carefully. Inside pot is the letterbox placed in memory of my Big Sister. Please place flowers carefully back in pot so that no one will know letterbox is there. Thank you!
In loving memory of Debra (Corriveau) Reynolds…