Memories of Lauren
The following is a collection of memories and tributes of Lauren from friends, families, and supporters of the our cause. If you would like to submit a memory of Lauren, please click here.
Meeting Lauren in seventh grade was the best thing that ever happened to me... we instantly bonded and had been best friends since... we have so many memories it would be impossible to write them all...but there are a couple that stick out! one would be involving food of course! Lauren always used to call me between i would say like 1-3PM and this was the conversation... "what doing?" "nothin" "want to go eat" "of course" "ok i'm infront of your house so lets go" "ok give me like two minutes" and we did that like two times a week, and i really think that was always the conversation even if i didn't really want to go she would persuade me to go... and i always felt bad if i didn't because she literally was in front of my house three fourths of the time...but we always went and had fun! another memory i have which only a couple of people understand was this crazy thing we made up one day...while at lunch of course..was this thing called Jewishirania which was some crazy like accent thing we put on and we just talked like that for the rest of the day and my name in her phone even became jewishirania...so when i called it wold pop up as that! we thought it was really funny! i just have so many memories with her all that are jsut amazing and i will never forget...i love you lar so much and i miss you more and more everyday! Peace and Love
Jade Adamson
Lauren seemed like she was a person i would have been friends with, she reminds me of my friends that i have had. The fun loving nature and happy pictures of her remind me of all the good times i have had with my friends
Aldon Trimble
What I have learned from this is that there are many distractions that can make you do something that can change your life forever. Lauren is a good friend and i wish that i could of got to know her. She would have accomplished all her dreams. Her lost was sad and i wish that it never happened. I wish her family and friends the best of luck on there journey and always remember Lauren.
Britany Kelley
Lauren's mom came to our school today and talked about what had happened to her daughter. This was such a sad story and im so glad that her mom is sending this message. Its hard thing that she had to go threw this to be able to show people what driving and texting can do, even when you dont expect that it would happen to you. Thank you for coming to our school and showing us such a little thing like texting can turn out into a huge things
Naira Salomone
I never knew lauren but just from her mom comming into our class i know she is greatly missed. Lauren looked like the kind of girl who was accompished, was loved by many and who could be anybodys friend. just from her photos you can tell that she would light up a room and leave anyone smiling.
Nikki Packham
It is so sad to see a young girl with a wonderful future be killed by some simple habit that can be easily prevented. Too many accidents happen and too many people are killed by this simple mistake. I'm excited to see Lauren's mom in action fighting against cell phone use while driving.
Necia Carter
I learned a lot from Lauren's mother when she came to talk to us about distracted driving. No one should ever have to go through what she did! My sympathy goes out to all of Lauren's family and friends.
Markee Griswold
I never knew Lauren but her mom came to my class and it changed a lot for me. Her mom showed pictures Lauren and how popular she was, then she showed news videos of after the acident. It shocked me and changed how I will look at driving forever. I have commited to not drive while talking on my cell phone and always put on a seat belt.
Kaitlin Jill Sherman
thank you so much for coming to our class to educate us more on how to save a life. I think that it is so bad for people to even use their phones while driving. Its not fair for those who have someone taken away. I want to help get this message out to the world, you never know that you might be the one who is in the other car that is doing the right thing. Thanks again for looking out for us high school students. I hope all is well for your family, because I know how it feels to lose someone close. Thank you!
Rae Mulitalo
This presentation really touched me. Last Saturday i was driving with my best friend and my 3 little brothers in the backseat, a lady ran a stop sign going 40 mph and was also talking to on a cell phone. No one was hurt but would have if we wouldn't of had seatbelts on. I don't think people understand what a big deal this is. This presentation made a huge impact on my life. amazing people like Lauren die because of things like this. please stop. Thank you for everything!
Lauren Tucker
I never meet Lauren but she seemed like a wounderful person and someone I would have defintly liked to be friends with! I think that even though it was such a great lost so many people can get the message that using cell phones while driving is bad.
Stacy Bjerregaard
I really learned alot from laurens mother. Lauren really didnt deserve to be killed by that 19 year old kid. I mean, sure it might have been an accident but he destroyed someones or more than just one persons life. I definately feel how her mom does and that cell phones should be outlawed when driving. You never know if in that two seconds that your looking down, that you might be putting yourself and many others in a life or death situation. Right now i promise to my self and everyone driving or pedestrians that i will never use a cell phone while driving. Lauren was an extreamly beautiful girl that everyone liked. she could have had a great life ahead of her. dont ruin another, hang up and save a life!
Nate Huber
first of all I just wanted to thank you for coming to my high school and talking about what happened to your daughter. Since then i have convinced two of my friends to stop talking while driving, I showed them your web site and now their telling everyone they work with to stop texting and talking on their cell phones while driving, their also telling all their friends so hopefully their will be less people driving and talking. most people don't know this but i was also hit except for I was on a bike the person in the car was talking she ran me over then drug me under the car as she pulled forward because she thought that she had hit a garbage can. luckily i only had two broken bones a concusion and a few scrathches anyway all I want to say again is thank you.
Meirah Gray
Thank you for coming to American Fork High school today, I've had personal experiences with people on cell phones. My mom was out driving in a car one day, and a jeep cut in front of her while the driver was on his cell phone. She over corrected and went spinning across the high way, the entire back side of our little Taurus was ripped off. The front of the car impacted with the railing in the middle of the freeway, it's a miracle she and my sister made it out unscathed. Sadly, not everyone can make it out like they did. Lauren's story touched me, and I will NEVER drive while talking on a cell phone, ever. Thank you once more for sharing her story, it's' truly something to remember, and I will never forget it.
Rachel L.
We had Laurens' mom come in and talk to us today and it was really cool. I liked it and I will not talk nor text while I'm driving. I really feel sorry for her mother.
William Morse
I dont know lauren, but her mom came in and talk to us in our drivers ed class. I cant even imagen how hard it must for her family. And also for her friends, it kinda makes you think, what if that happend to a family member or a close friend. It makes me want to be more careful when i am out on the road. I am gald that her mom came and talked to us. I hope that all the kids that hear this will be able to know that it is serious and that they will try and not text or talk on their cell phones.
Haley Hansen
Thank you so much Mrs. Mulkey! You and your rememberance of Lauren have truly opened my eyes. I want to help share your story with my family and friends also. I'm sorry for your loss and I am glad that you have decided to make a positive difference in this society! Thanks so much
Tiffany Harris
hello i was in mrs. caspers drivers ed class at american fork high school. i've always noticed when people would be driving and talking on there cell or doing there make up and other very random stuff while driving. its been one of my biggest pet peeves, and im not an easy one to annoy. i think from your terrible accident its going to open many peoples eyes. your mom is amazing for her bravery to come to schools and talk about this. shes a strong brave women and im sure you were an amazing person to. very sorry about your accedent. i send my prayers. sincerely, andrea.
Andrea Nuttall
I dont know Lauren but what happened was sad. Texting and driving is one the dumbest thing i have ever heard of people doing.
Dillon Wandvik
We are really sorry for your loss. We didnt know Lauren personally but she looks like a way cute girl. We want you to know that we will never use the cell phone while driving. thanks for coming into our drivers ed class and sharing your story. it really made us think twice about this. Thanks again and good luck to you in this fight.
Emily Larmore and Shanice Barnes
I think that this is a good way so people will not talk on the phone or even text. It has made me think about texting and talking because i have done that before.
Misty Ellis
Thanks your slide show was amazing and it really opened up my eyes. I have sadly texted while i have been driving and that is something that i will never so ever again......thanks
Brayden DuVal
I really loved the Drivers Ed. Presentation of Lauren and her story. She looked really cute, and it seems a shame to have lossed her. Best wishes to the family. God Luck!
Clay Neville
Lauren seem liked an amazing girl. While watching those videos I felt the emotion and love of everyone who spoke. The worst thing in life is to lose someone you loved and cared about. This will be a reminder for me to not use my phone while driving so I won't have to be responsible for taking someones life and having to live with that for the rest of my life.
Zach Gish
Lauren seemed like a very nice and fun person. It showed her personality very well and it is a shame for that to happen to such a beautiful girl.
Logan James
The world lost somebody special when we lost you. We will all miss you dearly. I will never talk on my cell phone when I'm driving.
Caitlyn Boyer
I love Lauren and miss her so much. I know she is in a good place and i know she is happy. Lauren would never let anything get to her, she would always brush off all the drama and fights, she was always having a fun time and always happy. I cant wait to see her again
Anna Reineke
Lauren was my confidant she knew everything about me that no one else knows. I have so many memories of her but some of my favorites are when I would visit her at work and she would tell me how much she liked school and that "I like actually hang out in the library" she was is so funny and when I think of her I just laugh because everything was always an adventure with her. Whether it was going to get food or going to an appt together. She will forever be my soul sister. She truly was the most angelic human being I have ever met and she has taught me so many things. I miss her, but i know she is with us. Especially her mom, I can see Lauren in her and I love being with her!
Kourtney Coomans
I WILL ALWAYS LOVE AND MISS YOU. IN HONOR OF YOU I WILL KEEP YOUR MEMORY ALIVE, AND DO WHAT EVER I CAN TO MAKE SURE ANOTHER LIFE IS NOT LOST BECAUSE OF DISTRACTED DRIVING.
WITH ALL MY LOVE, MOM
Linda Mulkey