Remembering Dustin Church

 Our son Dustin grew up in Branford, Connecticut.  He went to Tisko and Walsh Schools and after three years in a private school in Kent, Connecticut, came back to graduate from Branford High School.  With his red hair, freckles and engaging personality, he had become part of the fabric of the community.  Tragically, he never had a chance to take all of his experiences to college and beyond because he was killed by a drunk driver.  Dustin was only 18 years old.   You can imagine that for a parent, it is the worst possible news you can receive. That news came on July 10th, 2004.  We had lost a son and our lives had been changed forever.  Since then, Mothers Against Drunk Driving has played an important role for us, providing support, guidance and friendship.  MADD has also engaged us to work with them to change legislation in Connecticut that will save lives.  They have asked us to speak at victim impact panels, law enforcement gatherings and to state legislators in an effort to eliminate drunk driving.  Colleen and I are asking you to help us remember Dustin by joining your local Walk Like MADD event.   Even if you didn’t know Dustin, you do know the fun loving boy in your neighborhood or the girl who waits for the bus every morning near your house or maybe your own child or friend or relative.  Dustin represents all of them and your donation will help MADD save those lives. – Colleen and Skip Church