Death Of An Angel: Anaheim Mourns.

@gtargirl (5376)
United States
April 9, 2009 8:59pm CST
It's been a really sad day here. Rookie pitcher Nick Adanhart was killed by a hit and run driver just hours after his debut game with the Angels (I think he was called up for a few games last year but not as a starter). He was 22 years old. The Angels postponed tonight's game. Watching the news I see that four families have been affected by this tragedy. Life is so fragile. I made it a point to call my daughter, tell her I loved her and to please be careful on the road. Are you counting your blessings, my friends?
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• United States
14 Apr 09
ITA. It was heartbreaking to hear the news about Nick Adanhart. My son is only 2 years younger... LIFE IS SHORT and I am making a point to tell people I love how much they mean to me. I know there is a lot good young careful drivers. Like my son who really cautious but I will let him know what out the the "other" guy. Its not easy losing someone so suddenly like Nick. I pray God will comfort his family.
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@gtargirl (5376)
• United States
15 Apr 09
I know exactly how you feel. When something like this happens we immediately think of our own kids. My daughter is 20 also, and I called her to tell her I love her and to please be careful while driving. Our kids could be good drivers but look what happened in young Nick's life. I cannot imagine what his parents are going through. I also pray God will comfort this family and that they receive it. But there's a lot of mourning to do. Life is so fragile.
@carolbee (16230)
• United States
10 Apr 09
I did hear this story especially since I am a baseball fan and do follow the news. Such a sad story. He had a great career ahead of him and it was taken away. Hope they find the other driver. After seeing the car Adam was riding in, I would think the other car had major damage as well even though it was an suv or van. My heart goes out to his family and friends. I did see his interview right after the game and before the accident. I understand why it's a sad day in LA for the Angels.
@gtargirl (5376)
• United States
11 Apr 09
They did find the other driver, carolbee. He was also 22 and basically his life is also over. They are charging him with three counts of murder. One of the witnesses to the accident said that the hit and run driver actually cried and said, "why did I do this?" The whole situation is just so sad. I called my daughter right away just to say "I love you." I am counting my blessings.
@carolbee (16230)
• United States
12 Apr 09
Unfortunately all I heard on the news here is that he was drunk 3 times the legal limit. How sad and he took two lives.
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@gtargirl (5376)
• United States
15 Apr 09
Yes, he was drunk--all the more pointless. And unfortunately he took three lives and one is still struggling, hanging onto life. I keep praying for him to pull through.
@mtdewgurl74 (18151)
• United States
14 Apr 09
That is very unfortunate to news to hear. It makes us all want to pause dial numbers of loved ones and tell them to drive safe and be cautious since not everyone is. It must have been a hard time for them for sure these last few days.
@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
10 Apr 09
Every day we need to be thankful for the day, and the time that we have. It does strike us when we hear of celebrities and well known people dying needlessly, as it brings home our own vulnerability. It does make you want to count your blessings.
@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
10 Apr 09
This is indeed sad my heart goes out to the familys this involved. And I always call my kids wehn I know they will be on the road to take care!
• India
13 Apr 09
Hello my friend gtargirl Ji, My heart goes out for departed un-natural passing away. Let's Prey Almighty to rest his soul at peace. let's be careful as well. May God bless You and have a great time.[em]thumbup[/em