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Jeff’s Story:

Jeff's Story On Halloween Night, 1997, Alexandria businessman Jeff Levy's world was ripped apart forever. That night, he lost his only son, Jonathan, in an alcohol-related traffic crash. Having spent 20 short years with us, Jonathan was killed while a passenger in a car with fellow Radford University students, as well as those from a nearby university, including an intoxicated driver. The car hit another car head on leaving three people dead and one so seriously injured that he currently resides in a brain damage treatment center. Spurred on by his tragedy, Jeff is an active member of WRAP's board, as well as a member of other traffic safety groups. He has worked endlessly addressing alcohol use and abuse on Virginia campuses, as well as to the media. Above, he is pictured sharing his story with the media at the 1998 Halloween news conference for SoberRide.

Jonathan Levy

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Julian’s Story:

As a child, you shouldn't have to deal with the painful tragedies of adulthood, but too frequently, that is not the case. On October 17, 1997, young Julian Hill learned about death when he lost his playmate and younger brother, Malcolm, to a drunk driver.

While tucked in the safety of his car seat, the car in which Malcolm rode was struck by an intoxicated driver in Fairfax County. Malcolm was killed instantly, and the driver, a repeat offender, suffered no injuries.

Julian joined forces with WRAP to help cope with the pain of losing his baby cousin. Pictured above, he spoke at a WRAP luncheon last March at The Henley Park Hotel in Washington, DC.

For more information about Malcom Hill, contact the HILL1 Foundation at 301.706.6917.

Malcolm Hill

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Bill’s Story:

Who would expect that just months after repeating your marriage vows, the "till death do you part" would ring so true? It certainly wasn't small business owner and Prince William County resident Bill Jewell and his "soulmate," Kimberly.

Bill and his new bride had gone to visit friends in West Virginia for the New Year's Eve holiday. On the evening of December 31, 1997, a drunk driver broadsided the car in which they were passengers. Kimberly, a friendly respiratory therapist, died in the crash, and Bill sustained back injuries. He still suffers from pain and numbness in his legs.

In an effort to stop others from suffering his pain, Bill, pictured above, joined WRAP in addressing local students about his tragedy and dealing with problems in a healthy, drug-free manner.

Kimberly Jewell

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Pam’s Story:

Pam's Story Finding unexpected love at the police academy, Lt. Pamela Simms and Officer Anthony Simms of the Metropolitan Police Department were quick to tie the knot. Expecting a lifetime of wedded bliss, Pam found her dreams shattered and her heart broken over Memorial Day Weekend, 1996.

At age 35, Anthony was struck by an impaired driver, and he died a short time later from the injuries he sustained. Ironically, Anthony was working on a special holiday assignment looking for impaired drivers at the time of the incident.

Pam shared her story publicly at WRAP's 1998 Holiday Campaign kick-off news event. She is pictured above bestowing area law enforcement officers with WRAP's first-time-ever Law Enforcement Awards of Excellence for Impaired Driving Prevention.

Anthony Simms

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