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Updated: 11:57 PM Aug 1, 2010
Three Teenage Girls Remembered with Vigil
At least 100 community members gathered at Pioneer Park in Florence on Sunday to honor the memory of three teenage girls who died in a rollover crash in Fremont County Thursday.
Posted: 7:03 PM Aug 1, 2010Reporter: KKTV Email Address: news@kktv.com |
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At least 100 community members gathered at Pioneer Park in Florence on Sunday to honor the memory of three teenage girls who died in a rollover crash in Fremont County Thursday.
Several area churches and schools came together for the public memorial.
The accident happened on County Road 123 about a mile east of Highway 67. Authorities say Jeep Cherokee was driving eastbound around 5 p.m., when it crossed the westbound lanes and went off the shoulder, rolling.
The girls' friends talked with 11 News earlier this weekend. "It doesn't feel like they're gone, it's strange," said Nick, a high school friend.
One person in the vehicle was ejected, while two others were partially thrown from the SUV. The victims have been identified as Jessica Dunovsky, 18, of Penrose (Driver), Lacey Dunovsky, 15, of Penrose (Passenger), and Abelina Gallegos, 16, of Penrose (Passenger).
"Lacy was an incredibly outgoing, social person. A girly girl, if you will. Her older sister, Jess, was very strong headed. If she wanted your opinion, she would give it to you," said Alan VanNorman, a math and science teacher at Florence High School, who taught all three girls. "And Abelina, just really fun, quirky, artistic. You really couldn't judge that book by its cover.:
The girls had all been student athletes at Florence High School. "It's all like a dream," their friend Ahlene said.
It's not clear yet what led up to the crash, or if drugs or alcohol played any role in the deadly wreck.
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You can't blame Jessy for what happened. I knew all these girls and I've seen where the crash occured. Its a dangerous place and being a poor driver could have little to do with it. Also, there is no point in pressing a law suit on a family grieving the death of both thei daughters and causing more turmoil. They were friends and didn't deserve that fate, but it happened.
I actually agree with Anonymous. Some religious people believe that they can say or do whatever they want during the week, but when Saturday or Sunday comes around all the have to do is go to church or confess their sins and they are saved and forgiven. No one is perfect. Im far from perfection myself, but at least I realize it and can admit it. Also, Im starting to believe that it was murder. No parent should ever have to bury their child. I would have a lot of anger and hatred towards the driver if it were my daughters. Forgiveness is earned and yet still not easily given. I do feel for the families of all of those girls though. A life taken is a life mourned. I hate to say this also, but Hmmmm is right. More people need to held accountable for their actions no matter what the situation is. (Go ahead of correct my grammer now Hmmmm)
Oh, there are multitudes out there more intelligent than I, but thank you, nonetheless. But I do realize the barometer is set quite low, especially in this country. We proclaim to be #1, but in reality, we've fallen behind the rest of the world in pretty much everything except military spending, though barring "grenada" we haven't 'won' a war since WW II. I think the concept of sympathy, prayer, etc is the easy way out for people who believe it's their entry into "heaven". They won't think twice about mistreating someone else, but through 'forgiveness' and going through the paces of pretending to be 'nice' they some how will be spending the afterlife amongst angels and white fluffy clouds. Some of the meanest, dishonest, rude people I've ever known were "christians". 6 days a week being intolerable and 1 day a week seeking forgiveness and starting the process over and over, every week. It's the concept of hypocrisy in action. Sadly, they are oblivious to their behavior
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