Jeffery James Hettwer

Kelly -
The You Tube video is circulating on Facebook and I just got done watching it.  I know that time may ease the pain, but it will never erase the pain.  After almost three years, I'm sure there's not a day that goes by that you don't think about Jeff.  I have 'shared' the You Tube link on my profile in hopes it will help remind people to not drink and drive.  I'm very sorry for your loss. 

I think i may have met jeff one time and it was an experience of a life time.  Ginny and Fred Bergs family sponsered my family from ethiopia which i could not be anymore grateful for.  I love you all and wish you guys the best.   To Jeff you will truley be missed but never forgotten.  Continue to watch over us:)

I attended a MADD panel last night and you were one of the speakers, even tho it was hard for you to get your words out I hope in some way you did make a difference in some of the people in that room .  Some people are so selfish and only think of themselves and that is very sad, but I can guarantee you did make a difference in many people in that room.  I live about 3 miles from Patriot Lanes and actually received my DWI in St. Francis, I was not happy that I had to attend that panel, but you did a very good job and my thoughts and prayers are with you, I am very glad that I attended!!  I can imagine standing up there a reliving your situation so that you can help a few people understand their actions and what they can cause, but you did a very good job, you are a strong person.

Looking through this site, after much time has passed, I am still brought to tears.  Although it offers little consolation, this has taught me to love like there is no tomorrow, because there may not be.  Thank you for that lesson Jeff, you will never be forgotten

 

Chris Meyer

I just watched the Kare 11 clip about Jeff that Kelly did the other night. The only thing I can think right now is that Kelly is the most amazing woman I have ever met. I know she probably doesn't remember me since we have not seen each other since junior high confirmation class, but she is absolutely amazing. Please share with her my condolences and support for all she is doing to get Jeff's artwork into the Walker!

To the family and friends of Jeff and Kelly

Kelly

I happened to catch your story on Kare11. I have never met either of you, and by the end of the story I could almost feel the loss of such a cool man. I cried uncontrollably, my heart ached for you. Please know that you are in my prayers, and that I will tell as many people as I can to log on and sign your petition so that we all may have the chance to  his view his gift.

Kelly: I just saw your story on KARE 11 . . . through tears. So tragic, beautiful and moving.

 

When you speak about your husband, you look just like I do when I speak about my late boyfriend--like you are still completely enamored, and like you still feel the pain every single day. I get it.

 

The best I can wish for you is that you will find peace. I know how elusive it can be, and that no one deserves it more.

 

Take care of yourself.