Buckle Up

If you live in the Owensboro/Daviess County area, you are likely very familiar with the story of Megan Miller, the young Daviess County High School student who was tragically killed in a car crash six years ago.  Megan was an avid seatbelt user who, rather ironically, was killed the one day she forgot to buckle up.  Since that tragic event, Megan's family members have honored her by dedicating themselves to spreading the importance of seatbelt usage.  Megan's face has graced a series billboards around the area.  Her spirit is everywhere.  And so is her message.  And now, Megan and the Miller family are the subject of a short film commissioned by the Kentucky Transportation Department.  This is powerful, moving and inspirational. 

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Today marks the 6th year anniversary of the tragic death of Daviess County High School student Megan Miller.  I remember that day very well.  I was working with the school's musical theatre program and many students involved were friends with Megan.  She had planned to come watch them at the school's auditorium.  I remember, vividly, the immediate sense of sorrow and doom when they learned of what happened to their friend.  And, this week, Megan's friends and family are remembering, vividly, that day and crash all over again.  See, Megan was not wearing a seatbelt March 19th, 2006, the day she crashed on U.S. 60.  And the question, "What if she had been?" lurks in the back of the minds of everyone who knew and loved her.  But sometimes tragedies like these ignite powerful change.  And powerful change is exactly what Megan's family remains committed to.

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