Tammy

In memory of Tammy Bluth

October 19, 1967 – September 13, 1985


1985.    Minnesota.    610 deaths on Minnesota roads.

I didn’t know 609  of those killed.  I knew only one: my 17 year old daughter, Tammy.  Of those killed 342 of the deaths were alcohol related.  Tammy was one of the 342.  Killed by a drunk driver.

56 percent of all traffic deaths caused because people chose to drink and drive.  For many, this is just another statistic, but for my family, and for Tammy’s friends, our lives were turned upside down and we will never be the same.

Let’s put a face on these statistics:

Tammy was beautiful.   Smart.     Had a wonderful spirit.   She brought so much joy to our family, and made us feel proud as we witnessed her courage, accomplishments, and admired her goals.

Tammy played clarinet in band, was a member of the student council, played on the Brainerd Warriors girls basketball team, sang in the church youth choir and was well liked by teachers and peers.

She would have graduated in the top ten percent of a class of 523 students.  Her dream was to go to college to become either an airline pilot or a doctor.  That dream was taken from her in a split second.

Please don’t let her just be another statistic to you.  Please make the decision not to drink and drive.  By doing so, you honor Tammy and all the other thousands who’ve been killed by drunk driving.



Favorite song of Tammy’s