Ashley Aldworth, the step-daughter to one of my best friends, was killed in a single vehicle accident early Sunday morning. She apparently fell asleep at the wheel. Ashley was 25 years old.
Ashley’s step-father Dominic works with me, and I’ve known him for thirteen years. When I was promoted, Dom trained me and took me under his wing. He is also the same Dominic that appears in the Acknowledgments section of Only Son. He and his wife Donna are terrific people who’ve raised terrific daughters.
Ashley was a beautiful, outgoing, fun-loving girl who would do anything for a friend. There is no doubt people like her shouldn’t leave us so soon. However, we should take comfort in the fact that so many people had their lives affected – for the better – by her presence.
Some say that the ultimate tragedy is when a parent outlives his/her child. As a father of four, I wholeheartedly agree with that sentiment.
Rest in peace, Ashley. Godspeed.
Very sorry to hear of their loss. May the Lord give them strength to endure in the days ahead, and may He welcome Ashley into His Heavenly Kingdom.
I had to endure the loss of my son in 1994 from a tumor. There is no greater pain for a parent to suffer. Stay close to your children. They can leave so suddenly.
I cannot even imagine what they are going through – and you went through.
Thoughts and prayers for her family and friends. This must be devastating.
My sincere and most emotional condolences sent! My heart is heavy! A parents worse nightmare.
She, and the family, will be in my prayers.
Godspeed Ashley. Condolences for the family. They will all be in my thoughts.
God’s Peace to her parents and prayers for her soul……………….
I can’t imagine the feeling of losing a child. God bless her family during this difficult time.
Rest in peace beautiful one – my prayers to out to her family and your’s Wyatt.
Thanks everyone. Spent most of yesterday at their house helping out.. Exhausted today, so posting will be spotty at best. Please bear with me.
God rest her soul.
Prayers for her and her family.
My most sincere condolences and prayers going up for the family and for you Wyatt.
Such a tragic accident.
May Ashley Rest in Peace.
My condolences to you and Ashley’s family. LIfe can change in the blink of the eye. I’d be devastated if I lost my son.
Truly sorry to hear this. Thoughts and prayers for the family and may she rest in peace.
Every parent’s worse nightmare. Prayers a comin’.
So very sad. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends.
Prayers to the family and to their friends. May God hold her in the palm of His hand.
My prayers go out to you and your family Ashley…
Prayers duly offered.
Godspeed
May god comfort Ashley’s family
Wyatt:
Sorry to hear about your loss.
I almost lost a friend in a similar manner.
Looks like Heaven got one of their angels back.
Roll safe.