We received this letter in the newsroom today regarding the accident that claimed the life of 20-year-old Ondrea Alvarez and seriously injured Elias Munoz.
The photo here shows a sign that was knocked down by Munoz’s I35
Here’s what the letter had to say. We have no way of verifying if it is the truth:
I seen Elias Munoz, and Ondrea…. I seen him like maybe an 1 1/2 before the accident… I can not believe that the restaurant where we were at…. would let a minor drink in there. I heard a couple of them at the table ordering drinks. I just thought maybe there was a couple of 21 year old in that table that was ordering… , But after reading this…. I know he drank there….
there would have been no time for him to drink somewhere else. When he first came in… he was not intoxicated. it was around 9pm when he showed up… they were sitting at the next table from me. I know there is no excuse for him to be drinking it, but I also think that the restaurant/waiter made a poor choice… I feel the pain for both parents…. Me being a parent myself…. just scares me when my daughters go out with their friends…. And if that happen to my kids… I would want to sue that restaurant.I wouldn’t want the restaurant to know I am the one that leak this out, I wouldn’t want the waiter to come after me. because this is a serious offense on his part toooo. I just think that is a sad situation…. and I just don’t think all this is fair for both of these teenagers. I just wish Eli had more common sense and not get behind that wheel…. It hurts me to hear about this… I still can’t believe this happen. it’s soooo sad. He is a very good boy… Just didn’t think twice that day. Im sure he realizes now… like I said before… I feel the pain for both parents, and the pain that Eli will carry with him.
My condolences to the girls family but at least there’s one less terrible driver out and about. Slow down. Arriving at your destination 55 seconds earlier is not worth the risk. As for the DUI and murder(it’s not manslaughter, it’s MURDER when someone dies at your hands) what an idiot. Hopefully someone will read or hear about this situation and they’ll drive a little slower (I doubt it). One more thing, has anyone ever heard of turn signals? We used to use them in the 20th Century. Get off your phone (I can’t wait until the hands-free law goes into affect) and signal!!
“My condolences to the girls family but at least there’s one less terrible driver out and about.”
Rick, you are one cold-hearted SOB. Idiot.
Oh Rick…people will still be on their phones once the law changes and they will do so with little fear of it being enforced. Why…the officers have better things to do than watch for drivers on the phone. The have little time to run traffic patrol as it is. Ever notice how many cars are out there will illegal racing mods and not stopped? Missing front plates? Not being in seatbelts?
The whole accident is very sad. If there is merit to the girls being served at a restaurant the state alcohol board that issues licenses needs to be involved as if true this was an avoidable tragedy.
I am Ondreas mother, Robin Hoskins. My family and I thank the writer of this letter for stepping forward with this new information as we know very little as to what happened during the last hours/moments of our beautiful baby girls life. We know that it was a group of people with her that night (some that had to be known friends of hers I’m sure), yet this is the ONLY person (A STRANGER NO LESS) that has provided ANY information to us!!! The fact that NO ONE AT ALL has come to us with the things they know about those last golden moments of our wonderful, loving daughter is SOOOOOO VERY UNFORGIVABLE! How dare they call themselves FRIENDS. A TRUE friend would never hold back information that could provide SO VERY MUCH comfort to our family at this time!!!! How could anyone look themselves in the mirror KNOWING AND WATCHING the pain and anguish we are going through is beyond me! Msy God forgive them (if HE can)!
I am Ondreas mother, Robin Hoskins. My family and I thank the writer of this letter for stepping forward with this new information as we know very little as to what happened during the last hours/moments of our beautiful baby girls life. We know that it was a group of people with her that night (some that had to be known friends of hers I’m sure), yet this is the ONLY person (A STRANGER NO LESS) that has provided ANY information to us!!! The fact that NO ONE AT ALL has come to us with the things they know about those last golden moments of our wonderful, loving daughter is SOOOOOO VERY UNFORGIVABLE! How dare they call themselves FRIENDS! A TRUE friend would never hold back information that could provide SO VERY MUCH comfort to our family at this time!!!! How could anyone look himself or herself in the mirror KNOWING AND WATCHING the pain and anguish we are going through is beyond me! May God forgive them (if HE can)!
I am Ondreas mother, Robin Hoskins. My family and I thank the writer of this letter for stepping forward with this new information as we know very little as to what happened during the last hours/moments of our beautiful baby girls life. We know that it was a group of people with her that night (some that had to be known friends of hers I’m sure), yet this is the ONLY person (A STRANGER NO LESS) that has provided ANY information to us!!! The fact that NO ONE AT ALL has come to us with the things they know about those last golden moments of our wonderful, loving daughter is SOOOOOO VERY UNFORGIVABLE! How dare they call themselves FRIENDS! A TRUE friend would never hold back information that could provide SO VERY MUCH comfort to our family at this time!!!! How could anyone look himself or herself in the mirror KNOWING AND WATCHING the pain and anguish we are going through is beyond me! May God forgive them (if HE can)!
Dear Robin,
My heart and prayers go out to for your tragic loss. No parent should ever feel your pain.
I think that this writter is a coward!!! No praise should come your way! If you realy cared and “being a parent yourself”, in wich you refere to, Why would’nt you want to be known! It would help and change alot if you realy seen them the night of the accident. That’s a bullshit move saying that your scared the waiter will come for you!!! You don’t feel any pain, it did’t happen to your family it happened to my beautiful freind Ondrea!!!! So if you realy care do something about it and come forward to make a change! If not your aritcal and yourself are proven to be useless…
I think that this writter is a coward!!! No praise should come your way! If you realy cared and “being a parent yourself”, in wich you refere to, Why would’nt you want to be known! It would help and change alot if you realy seen them the night of the accident. That’s a bullshit move saying that your scared the waiter will come for you!!! You don’t feel any pain, it did’t happen to your family it happened to my beautiful freind Ondrea!!!! So if you realy care do something about it and come forward to make a change! If not your aritcal and yourself are proven to be useless…
I think that this writter is a coward!!! No praise should come your way! If you realy cared and “being a parent yourself”, in wich you refere to, Why would’nt you want to be known! It would help and change alot if you realy seen them the night of the accident. That’s a bullshit move saying that your scared the waiter will come for you!!! You don’t feel any pain, it did’t happen to your family it happened to my beautiful freind Ondrea!!!! So if you realy care do something about it and come forward to make a change! If not your aritcal and yourself are proven to be useless…
Be nice Fred. You kiss your mother with that mouth? What about your kids? I was talking about the guy who killed the girl, once in prison at least there will be one less crazy driver for 5 to 10 years. Do you need everything explained in detail Fred? Shouldn’t your anger be directed toward the murderer and not the messenger?
Thank you Katherine!!
I agree what a coward this lady is!! She must know Elias personally to be able to say “he’s a good boy”. How would the waiter know where you live unless you know him as well. Why don’t you confess and truly say what you know so that this does not happen again and the restaurant can be held liable for serving drinks to minors. Many people are suffering for the loss of Drea. Not until this happens to someone close to you will any idea what this feels like! How do you sleep at night?!
I agree what a coward this lady is!! She must know Elias personally to be able to say “he’s a good boy”. How would the waiter know where you live unless you know him as well. Do you work at this restaurant? Is this why you won’t say where they were? Is your job more important than doing the right thing? Why don’t you confess so that family and close friends could have closure? and truly say what you know so that this does not happen again. The restaurant should be held liable for serving drinks to minors. Many people are suffering for the loss of Drea. Not until this happens to someone close to you will you have any idea what this feels like! How are you able to sleep at night?!
I have been waiting for the newspaper to give an update on this situation.
The article states “POSSIBLE” drunken driving and again states “likely will be booked on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter and drunken driving”. No one deserves to go through a loss like this, with respect to the family and friends of Ondrea and to the driver, Elias and his family and friends, we can only pray that they stay strong and get through this tough time and hopefully get to the bottom of how this all happened.
i completely agree with momof3. it has not been proven as vehicular manslaughter and drunken driving so everyone who is saying that elias deserves to go to prison is nieve in my opinion. i am very sorry for the loss of the girl adn my condolences go out to her family. but i have not heard or seen one comment from someone who knows elias so how can you all judge so quickly? “at least there’s one less terrible driver out there”, “once in prison at least there will be one less crazy driver out there for 5 to 10 years”???
you dont know elias adn what type of driver he his. i personally have lost a loved one to drunk driving but i did not wish any pain or consequences to the accused. having to know that your bad decision ended someone’s life is suffering enough.
My heart goes out to Ondrea and Elias. If it’s true that they were at a restaurant then I’m sure Elias treated her with much respect. Usually when guys are out to hurt someone they will go to a wild hang out like Paris Hilton and Spears were being treated. My son and his girlfriend were going to the Mall and someone stopped quickly in front of them and He tried to avoid hitting them so he turned sharply and their car flipped. They ended upside down in their car. They were not drinking…they were just enjoying being together. I feel so bad for Ondrea’s parents and family …No one can replace her.
Ok….”NO PROOF” that drinking was involved you say??? YOU are sure that HE treated my daughter with “much respect”????? YES, right now the question as to if he had been drinking has not been answered, but I have been to the crash site and have seen the tire marks on the road…seen the pole….seen what was left behind on the road!!! HE HAD TO HAVE BEEN GOING SO VERY FAST!!! YOU CALL THAT BEING TREATED WITH RESPECT???? I don’t think so!!! And as for you not seeing or hearing anything from his family or friends JOIN THE CLUB!!!
yes…thats exactly what i say…NO PROOF. if they do prove that he was drinking then you can hate all you want, but until then dont just assume. i understand you a mother who has just lost her daughter and i cant even begin to imagine the pain your going through…but making the boy’s life hell is not going to bring her back. jesus forgave every single person that did him wrong. that is how he wanted us to live our lives. forgive but never forget. im sure the boy did not take your daughter out with any intention of hurting her whatsoever. and being in a situation like this before myself, im sure if he was drinking so was she. and i agree with the person that wrote this letter because i think it was a very stupid and immature decision he made if he was drinking and go behind the wheel, but she made the same decision to get in the car with him and let her life be in his hands. please dont get me wrong, i am in no way saying that i feel elias should go about his life with no consequences and no punishment but i dont think he meant for any of this to happen at all and i think he deserves a second chance at life. everything happens for a reason and maybe that is why he didnt pass away also.
ondrea’s family: i want you guys to know that she wasnt with friends that she knew. but she was a very nice person and she was having a great time just hanging out and getting to know everybody. i want you guys to know that i am very sorry for your loss and also that she was smiling and having a great time that night. god has a plan for everyone and none of this was planned to happen in our hands. but yes we cannot predict what will happen. im very sorry.
In response to the person stating that “everything happens for a reason and maybe that is why Elias didn’t pass,” how could you say something like that? Are you justifying her death by insinuating that the reason why Elias is alive is so that Ondrea could pass? How VERY inappropriate is a comment like that at a time like this. You cannot begin to even understand what Ondrea’s family must be going through. The fact that Ondrea’s family does not have ANY INFORMATION about the event is unforgivable. Another thing, how could you assume that Ondrea was even drinking if Elias was, when you were not there yourself? How could you blame Ondrea for getting in the car with Elias and “leaving her life in his hands?” That is the most idiotic comment. Obviously Ondrea trusted his driving abilities and couldn’t foresee what was to come in getting in the car. AND EVEN if she was drinking, how could that have changed the outcome of this tragic event? Your statement is irrelevant to what has happened. I’m a parent myself and I couldn’t even begin to comprehend the pain and suffering that BOTH families have had to endure within these past few days. My prayers and condolences go out to both families.
Is there anyone out there that was actually with the party and maybe witnessed the accident that could give Robin some peace of mind if thats possible right now. Love you Robin, Cam
I have driven on Pathfinder and a person would have to be driving awfully fast to lose control of their car and do the damage that was done there. Why would anyone be driving at that rate of speed unless they were racing with another car in which case even more people would be charged with vehicular manslaghter. Why isn`t anyone coming forward? My heart goes out to Ondreas family and friends!
Listn up yall. Da lady who wrot the letter about the restorant, she is a angel. Dont blaim her for deaths. She said they was drinkin, so thas that. The culprit is the parints who dont no whers they’s children is at. The parents who dont teach morals and law respec. Yes, if u’s not old enouf to drink, you deserv what u got. If u’s stupit enuf to get in a car wit a drunkard, you had it comin. Dont yall wach does comercials on tv about saying no to drugs and givin the keys to sum 1 else? Yall stupit when pee-ple tell u not to drink it and drive the car, u need to pay atenshiun and stop it bein stupit for partee-ing whens u’s supost 2 b studing for a test. I dont never drink cause i read abouts all those crashes all the time and I’s scared so I aint gonna dies in a car with a drunkards. Bye.
All you EEE your post sounds a lot like the person that wrote the letter. And as far as you saying Ondrea had it coming if you are that stupid you have no business even making a post.
All you eee-d-oh’s-ts! – it sure sounds like you drink, or do drugs, or maybe since your to scared to drink because of all you read, maybe you read about school shooting and your to scared to go to school and learn. beacuse your an idoit!
To the Alvarez Family, We are so sorry for your loss. May we all learn from this incident and show our love for our families ever day, because we are not guaranteed tomorrow.
Please find it in your heart to “FORGIVE”.
To the anonymous person that made the comment,yes…thats exactly what i say…NO PROOF.Well I think Ondreas mother CAN hate if she darn well feels like it, you tell me who has a better right. And yes Jesus did forgive, but ya know we aren`t all Jesus and maybe some of us are prone to human emotion especially if our childs life has been taken from them. And why is everyone claiming to have seen them on the night of the accident are all anonymous? Makes me think someones got something to hide. Someone should get in touch with Ondreas family to answer some questions so they might have some closure.
Thank you Jen and Camron. I love you guys so very much.
As far as the comment about JESUS….I do beleive that one must ASK to be forgiven…
NO ONE (from the other party) HAS ASKED FOR US TO FORGIVE ANYONE. MUCH LESS SHOWN US ANY SORROW FOR THE LOSS OF MY BEAUTIFAL DAUGHTER.
All other comments from those who do not nor did not know Ondrea or us may have the right to post what they like…after all this is AMERICA right…but that is the only credit they should receive.
Love to all and thank you for all your support and love!!!!
And I do believe that a person should forgive so they themselves can go on but it is almost impossible to do immediatly and I mean no disrespect to the families but dammit I`m hurt and mad and although it`s not up to me to do the forgiving here I don`t think that I could at this point in time, but thats just my feelings right now,and I`m not speaking for the family , I`m just being truthful. These are just my own feelings.
I am a friend of the family and have been watching them all grieve and suffer at the loss of their sister and or daughter for over a week now. My heart goes out to them and can only hope that god and ondrea will give them the strenght to get through these troubling times. If anyone from Elias’ family was in any way a decent human being they would come forward in any way via the internet or in person and ask for forgiveness for their sons actions from Ondreas family. Until then we will continue to hold any comment on their behave as just a bunch of hot air. Don’t any of you have any compassion at all? At least you can talk to or hold your son in your arms unlike ondreas family. Forgive, forgive what cowardice?
To whoever it is with the fake accents ” all you EEE-D-OH-ts!” Give it a break!first with the fake letter and then your unwanted comments. Your just showing your I.Q.. Do yourself a favor and see how long you can hold your breath!
What does a family say in this situation?? I know for a fact contact has been made to the best friend of Ondrea and flowers were sent to the services by the family. Please do not get the wrong impression of Elias and his Family they are true hearted people and I know in no way are they trying not to make contact with the family of Ondrea on purpose. I know they are having a difficult time as well. All there friends and family are truly praying for your family and are “VERY SORRY”. What can we possibly say to bring your daughter back “Nothing”. As a close friend of the family I know I struggle with my emotions everyday for both families. I honestly cry when I see Ondrea’s picture and I don’t even know her. But I am a parent too and know the pain you are feeling right now. I know Elias’s mother struggles with a heavy heart everyday with these questions. Do I call?? What do I say?? Please pray as I pray for you that she and the family find strength to do this soon. I know family members and friends of Elias were there at the services as well to pay their respects. Please don’t portray this family as bad people. They are not! I know the time will come that contact will be made.
The letter that was sent to the newsroom is true. The group were Elias friends. Ondrea was having a good time that nite, just like everyone else. it’s sad for all of you to hate on someone. PUT yourself in Elias shoes… think of the pain that he is also carrying on with him. It’s not easy either way… I know the pain of losing someone… but some of these comments are true. You dont know what was going on in their minds the time of the accident or why he was driving so fast. That car is fast itself. Yes he did make a poor choice, and so did she. And he has to live with that for the rest of his life. Im not saying to have pitty on this guy. But at least see the other side as well. I understand Ondrea’s family hating, and hurting so much. But you have to realize, that this was not Eli’s intension to hurt your baby. That is why it’s called an ACCIDENT! my prayers go out to you in this grieving moment, which im sure Ondrea would want you to forgive, on what happen. Very sorry for your loss… and I know the Elias feels the same way as everybody else… I also feel the pain that Elias family is going thru. Im sure they are having a hard time w/this as well. as you all say… Jesus forgives! and from what I hear… they are investigating the resturant of which they were at that nite. I hope they are, because that is very upsetting to know they would allow minor drink.
Im the person who wrote that letter…. some of your comments that you are stating that I am a coward. I didnt have to say NOTHING at all!!! But I did. Everything I said is true. I told you everything I know… what more do you want from me? Yes I do NOT want anyone from that restaurant to know. There are ways on finding out where I live, I do not want something happening to me or my kids, if he by any chance gets all crazy for speaking up, because there is a chance for himself of getting in trouble. So yes that is the reason why I want to be kept anonymous. And as for knowing Eli… Yes, I do know him, but not that well. He didnt even see me that nite, I didnt want to distrub him or his friends, but I seen him and Ondrea when they walked in. I don’t know if those were just all Eli’s friends only.. But I said all I know… what more do you want me to say? At least I came out and said something… more than anybody else on that table did. That is the reason why I came out to say something… So both parents knew what was going on.
*****TO THE PERSON WHO WROTE THE LETTER*****
As a parent yourself please search deep into your heart and think of how you would feel if one of your own were taken from you forever….Please come forward in person.
I would like to address things that have been posted here as well as on other sites regarding HATE…..
HATE – I have always felt that the word HATE is such a very strong word, such a finale word and I have raised my daughters with that outlook also…I still feel this way about it… I don’t know Elias, have never met him or any family or friends of his but how would any parent feel when told that their child has died and died due to the recklessness of another??? I ask that everyone sit back a moment, close your eyes and think about that…everyone, young and old, some of you may not be parents right now but will be someday, some of you are parents now or already have grandchildren…just ponder the thought for one moment…never again will you ever hear their laughter, never hold their hand, never smell their hair, never feel the wonderful releif that comes when holding them in your arms, never again being able to kiss their forhead and all the billions of other special moments shared… NEVER EVER AGAIN…and for just that tiny moment in your life maybe you could understand how it feels and the emotions that fill your hole body….maybe just maybe…..
HATE becomes very heavy on ones heart and yes my heart is very heavy right now…it is an ugly feeling and I am not proud to have at all. What do I HATE?? I HATE the fact that my daughter is gone forever. I HATE that another persons carelessness took her from us. I HATE that there has not been any remorse shown to us from that person. I HATE that I feel helpless and uninformed. I HATE that I feel HATE in its self. I have asked myself how in the world can I rid myself of this feeling???.. What is it that can heal the pain that comes with HATE??? The only things that come to mind is TIME and FORGIVENESS… TIME can create room for FORGIVENESS and a FORGIVEING heart can never stay heavy with HATE.
I am sorry that this thread has shifted away from the relevant facts – the truth. There are several people who know what happened the night Ondrea died who are either scared or not being honest with her family or themselves. The truth is the truth and will set you free. Ondrea was “double” dating with friends of Elias. He was drinking and was drunk when he hit a concrete light pole at a high rate of speed, fatally injuring Ondrea. That fact has been established. He was also lost and talking with someone else on a cell phone when he crashed. The car flipped onto the passenger (Ondrea’s) side after sheering off the light pole and slid for more than a 100 yards before crashing into a fence and stopping. Ondrea was trapped in the car, where she died being comforted by a good Samaritan. There was another car possibly involved, a dark Honda or Acura driven by a young man who was either racing Elias or following behind him when the crash occurred. His comment at the scene was that Elias “got what he deserved.” He said that before driving off. Nice. There was another car that pulled up just after the Honda/Acura sped away with two couples who were double dating with Elias and Ondrea. A tall young man and two Hispanic women were the “double” dating party. They somehow knew Ondrea and tried to call her family to give them the news… At this point, there is no one to protect. Ondrea is dead. Elias is responsible for her tragic death and the police have already done a thorough investigation, which has not yet been made public. In the mean time, Ondrea’s family is in the dark and grieving. They do not hate Elias or his family – they don’t know them. They do, however, know that people who have lots of details about that night are keeping quiet and protecting Elias at the expense of the woman he was responsible for driving to her death. It is a sad fact, but Elias chose to drink, chose to speed and is thus responsible for the death of a 20 year old woman who hardly knew him. Please be honest, now, and share what you know with the family so that the family can move closer to closure. The truth will come out eventually and you can do the right thing by helping. You can E-mail me confidentially and I will share your thoughts with the family. Don@esqlaw.com.
please share what you know, my baby sister is gone, we will never see her again. so i ask of you…(beg of you) if you know anything about that night (March 2nd) share the truth… my family just wants to know what happened to my poor baby sister. that with the truth we can find closure.
you can even e-mail me directly if you choose at jenalvarez1986@yahoo.com
please do the right thing.
please share what you know, my baby sister is gone, we will never see her again. so i ask of you…(beg of you) if you know anything about that night (March 2nd) share the truth… my family just wants to know what happened to my poor baby sister. that with the truth we can find closure.
you can even e-mail me directly if you choose at jenalvarez1986@yahoo.com
please do the right thing.
When I first heard the news about my baby sisterotherwise known as Jose-Man-Quite-Chung-Lee or Fina I thought about the future and how shell never go on that Europe trip she was planning, never finish her many unfinished art projects, (my mom always said she would be famous for her unfinished work) never get to be my bridesmaid, or an aunt who would teach my kids all the bad things. (And all you who have kids know what I am talking about) I also think how she will just never physically be there for me anymore when I need her the most.
Then I think.how selfish am I? Why am I looking to the future? I need to cherish my memories, the past, the good times, not dream up a future that can never be.
So when I think of Ondrea I will remember her great soul, her wonderful smile, and all her goofy ways.
Speaking of her goofy ways Ondrea always said You know what; we have all these fancy dresses from school dances that we dont wear anymore I was thinking that we should get all dressed up in them and go to the movies, blowing, or miniature golfing. Ondrea was not a normal person so she would want to wear these gowns anywhere you wouldnt typically wear them. Thats why a handful of us wore them to her services, it is defiantly not a typically place and I know she would get a kick out of it.
I have so many memories of good times and bad, and to be honest I will probably miss the bad times the most. The fighting, the hitting, the yelling, and the stealing of one anothers belongings like my earrings I bought. I never got to wear them. She took them three years ago. Every time I would see them on her she would casually take them off and say What earrings? I am not sure I know what you are talking about. She never gave them back to me, and to tell something funny she still hasnt given them back, she left them at Nicks house. She still wins even now.
But I wont share all my memories because we would be here for 20 years, so I will share my last two with her, the ones I will cherish the to the end.
The Saturday night before, she was at home with Kelly, she really really wanted me to Kelly this story, (the story doesnt matter its that after part that does) so anyway Ondrea passed out in the position of sitting in a chair. So I thought that I would be a good big sister and lay her on the couch and cover her with a blanket. Only she wrapped her arms tightly around me and said with her sweet soft voice No, take me to bed. I just laughed at her and told her how selfish she was being. Again in her soft sweet voice she says Well. Can you help me to my bed then? then I really laughed at her and walked away. This memory I have I will cherish foreverit was the last time I held my sister and I will never forget.
Anyway this is the last memory I have of my sister and I want to share it will everyone. The Sunday morning before, she wanted to finish painting her bathroom, she was in such a good mood. She turned her music really loud and woke me up. I was so mad, I came staggering thought the hallway to yell at her that she woke me up, to Garth brooks no less. I am very glad that we didnt fight we just laughed and joked about it. I asked her Next time can you wake me up to something else I dont feel like waking up to the thunder rolls. We both then told one another we would see each other later.
.So OnzieI guess later is in heaven. And even though my family is no longer complete with out you by our side. You will live on with us forever. I want to thank you for giving me 20 years of you.
I will miss you always and love you forever.
Bye baby sister.
Ondrea was truly an angel.
Ondrea was truly an angel.
not only was Ondrea an angel she is an angel. watching over her mom, dads, sisters, and all her family and loved ones.
not only was Ondrea an angel she is an angel. watching over her mom, dads, sisters, and all her family and loved ones.
Today has been one month since I last saw my baby sister. One month since God called her home to him. I miss her terribly in the physically sense but I know in my heart that she is with me spiritually. Its still hard to say see passed or I will never see her again. Its hard to say I am dealing with this tragic event or even moving on (even though I know she would want me to) because truth be told Im not. I cant. I dont even know what happened to her. I cant close a book without finishing it and her book is missing chapters. Even though I know I will never be the same person or even fully recover I know it will make it easier to find those chapters and know what they say.
I am one of three sisters, the oldest. I feel all three of us are a third of a person and all together we make a whole, the Alvarez girls. With one of my baby sisters gone we no longer make a whole and I will always feel there is a piece of me missing. This is why I know that I will never be the same person. And when God is ready he will call us one by one so we can become whole again in his arms.
I had a memory come back to me today and I would like to share it so everyone who doesnt know Ondrea or didnt know enough can enjoy her
I remember when I used to pull up in the driveway next to her… I would be coming home off work and she would be leaving to work? Well today I pulled up next to her car and remembered when that song “Hey their Delilah” came out and she was so head-over-heels with it she had to have it. So when she finally got the CD she would blast the music really loud, sing to the top of her lungs and move her body around as if she were singing in the steering wheel. Then she would see me, but she wouldn’t stop making a fool of herself she would just roll her window down and start singing it at me. I remembered this memory today and I will forever have that song stuck in my head.
I love you baby sister and by now I’m sure the angel’s are tired of you drawing them while they sleep. I know I hated it but at least I know what I look like when I am sleeping. I love you!!!!!
Search your heart.
Do the right thing…
Come forward.
Jennifer, as I sit a my desk at work I have tears in my eyes reading about your sister someone I don’t even know but I feel you and your mothers pain. I have a sister that acts just as you say your sister did I can’t even think of what to say to you and your family only I hear you pain and just continue to pray their is only one person to make this alright and that is God. Have faith and the truth will come out. God-bless you and your family, stay strong!!
first of all we are all calm enough to talk about what happened to drea and we all would like to at least get some kind of call from eli and or the family…..i know its hard to find the words to say but it would mean alot to the alvarez family and all of her best friends….so if you could just please find it in ur heart to come forward and prove to us that u are the good person everyone says you are…thats all we are asking for…..not for people to call eachother names or assume were going to be angry with you.
Lets all take a second to think about this here. If this kid really had a blood alcohol level that the papers state, why did it take 9 months to make an arrest. My family members have had DUIs and all of them had their liscence taken and they went straight to jail. 9 months?
I can feel this families pain, but she was an adult, just as capable of saying hey, your to drunk to drive and i am finding another way home.
These parents sound very loving and i am sure that they would have picked up their lovely daughter from anywhere if given these circumstances.
Just remember for every one finger you point there are 3 pointing back at you.
Just a pair of young adults who made bad choices and unfortunatly one of them lost their lives.
Drinking in driving is stupid, getting in a car with a drunk driver…. even more so.