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Candie wrote on Jun 18, 2009 4:38 PM:

" It's been nearly a year and it seems like yesterday that Ramy was ripped from away from our life - just like that this dear girl who I loved like my own was gone. Our lives will never be the same and we will never forget you Ramy, ever. "




Your cherished friends who miss you so bad... wrote on Nov 28, 2008 8:36 AM:

" As each moment of each day passes we miss you even more Ramy, and the pain of not having you in our lives is undescribible. Our hearts ache as we bargain to have you back and then break again and again when we realize it will never be. You are gone and it is so hard to take. I hope you know just how much you were loved and how happy you made us, this life is not the same without you in it to make us laugh and smile. Why did it have to be you? We miss you. "




Has anyone noticed wrote on Jul 30, 2008 9:41 PM:

" The trees are gone that blocked Ramy's view of the oncoming traffic. I want to thank whoever is responsible for sawing them down. It should have been done before this tragic accident occurred. God Bless those who took it upon themselves to take care of of the problem.

It is definately noticed, thank you again! "




Sad beyond words wrote on Jul 30, 2008 9:37 PM:

" We miss Ramy so very, very much. She was so special to our family and our hearts ache at her loss every minute of each day. She was like sunshine in our home, she filled us all with love and made us laugh. She will remain in our hearts forever and ever. "




It still could happen wrote on Jul 15, 2008 9:08 PM:

" Guard rail? Ok. I didn't see that. Still, I've had people squeeze around me between the guardrail when I was waiting to turn left. They'll try it believe me. I've seen them do it when there is no shoulder. Yea, nothing like a little off-roading. Ever see a stand-off at Peck and Bogard when 2 facing cars want to turn left and nobody can do anything because of cars passing them on the right? I've seen cars go right into and out of a ditch while right passing. It's something to behold. Anything to keep that foot off the brake. "




Obsessed with losing our babies wrote on Jul 15, 2008 5:40 PM:

" The posts about passing on the right aren't meant to hurt or blame the families involved in this tradegy. They are meant to get people thinking about the traffic laws that we assume we know. If the amount of people willfully doing this is any indication, there are people out there that don't care about your family members or mine. They only care about what they want to do, lawful, safe, or not. I don't like to read about precious babies dying on the roadway anymore. A few nitpicking posts hardly compares in the disgusting department. "




Lila J.Quesenberry wrote on Jul 15, 2008 1:48 PM:

" So Sorry to hear about the young girl who died in the accident.My prayers go out for her family to have strength at this terrible time of their life.There but for the grace of God go I.I live in the MeadowBrook Sub. Many times I go out that way,& many times I have felt like I was playing Russian Roulette with my Life.Thank God for the traffic lights they have installed on that highway.These were needed!!!Now if they could do something with the ones who are going 65 &70 Miles and passing the ones who are going the speed Limit!!!! "




Dear Okie... you are rightand wrong wrote on Jul 15, 2008 8:06 AM:

" We ALL forget to stop sometimes or truly look both ways. In this case, it had everything to do with an inexperienced driver who made a mistake that many of us make as adults, tragically she paid the ultimate price. It's curious how passing on the right has become such an issue when it did not play any role at all in this case. One driver pulled out in front of another (not speeding) driver. It's horrible and unfortunately in this case, that this mistake in judgement brought the ultimate price to an amazing young lady. "




Disgusted wrote on Jul 15, 2008 12:06 AM:

" To "its illegal" and "unprofessional".
What is wrong with you two? There is a beautiful child dead and you two are nitpicking ad nauseum over a statute that may or may not even be relevant. My daughter-in-law died on that road last year and I am sure many other families are remembering similar deaths and traumatic injuries of loved ones as there has been a lot of carnage on that road. Save ur obsession to be correct for a more appropriate time and place.
To the families involved, deepest apologies for the insensitivity of some posters and my condolences. "




To to unprofessional wrote on Jul 14, 2008 10:09 PM:

" I would say that that ruling would depend on what roadway you were on. Say, a gravel road with no markings, sure, but the statute says to move LAWFULLY in the direction of the overtaking vehicle. In the case of PWH and most 2 lane highways, there are solid lines that mark the roadway, and those mean no passing. So to pass someone on the right on those roads would be unlawful. Road markings have the same force as signs and signals. "




Abbi wrote on Jul 14, 2008 5:10 PM:

" Miss you so much Ramy.
You were a beautiful girl and an amazing friend. "




To to to unprofessional wrote on Jul 14, 2008 1:05 AM:

" look closer at 13AAC02.055 (2). Ive challenged this in court and the ruling by Judge Zwink is that it is NOT illigal to pass on the right under this ruling. It states "roadway of sufficent width for two or more "lines" of vehicles. Not lanes.... "




People wrote on Jul 13, 2008 11:36 PM:

" If you're driving directly from Palmer to Wasilla or Wasilla to Palmer take the Parks and Glenn, it's 2 miles longer and 5- 10 minutes faster. And it's actually kind of fun to go 65. "




To Thoughless on July th wrote on Jul 13, 2008 10:46 PM:

" Honesty, Big Trucks are awesome, safe and useful. You must not have anything to need one for. I need one. My Neon or Civic won't haul near what my F350 will!

Deepest simpathys to Ramy's family! My mom lost a daughter and I lost a sister in a car wreck on the Parks Hwy 25 years ago. She was 18. Time heals. I'm so sorry for your loss! "




Unprofessional wrote on Jul 13, 2008 6:10 PM:

" Thanks for clarifying I am at work and haven't had a chance to inform the new yahoo of the correct understanding of the law. "




Thank you wrote on Jul 13, 2008 4:07 PM:

" Thank you for your clarification of the "passing on right" law. Many people would fail the written test and even more would flunk the driving test if administered every couple of years. Pilots get a biannual flight review. Perhaps a biannual driving review should be given to drivers who are habitual violators of traffic laws. (ie have lots of tickets and points) I am all in favor of removing from our highways those who don't pass the review. By putting them on the bus, public transportation would grow and our roads would be less crowded. "




To To unprofessional wrote on Jul 13, 2008 1:48 PM:

" Maybe you need to re-read the statute again. It says it is lawful to pass on the right when a vehicle is making a left hand turn from a "LANE TO THE LEFT" of your vehicle. Not the same lane as you. This implies that it is ok to pass in a right hand LANE, not shoulder. Those solid lines on the road mean something. No passing. "




Shocked at comments wrote on Jul 13, 2008 12:24 PM:

" It sounds like many of you are trying to put blame on the truck driver for doing something impossible!

There is no way the truck could have been passing someone on the right hand side of the highway there... there is a guardrail all the way to Acorn and that is where she pulled out from...

In a small car that guardrail is not your friend when pulling out!

I can't imagine how you are making the families feel by playing the blame game. "




To Unprofessinal wrote on Jul 12, 2008 11:53 PM:

" Go read the statue again, your wrong. Or better yet, here it is for all to see and learn from. http://www.touchngo.com/lglcntr/akstats/aac/title13/chapter002/section055.htm "




Brittnay Stanton wrote on Jul 12, 2008 11:14 PM:

" Ok my deepest sympathies for mr and mrs olson now people on that road you cant see whats coming around that corner so she could have not seen that truck coming around the corner and we will never know if thats what happened but im pretty sure that she would pull out in front on someone so you guys stop writing bad things its not about whose fault it was its about who she was she was a great girl we need to give alot of sympathy to the family they lost a 16year old girl "




Unprofessional wrote on Jul 12, 2008 11:56 AM:

" First my condolences to the Olsen family. This was a tragic ACCIDENT and you and your family have been in our prayers
Second..for the rest of the yahoo's on here it is ILLEGAL (13 AAC 02.055 (a) & (c) ) to pass on the right, even though you may never get a ticket for passing on the right when someone is turning left, it is still illegal. The person who took the drivers ed course needs to get their money back. "




Social etiquette wrote on Jul 12, 2008 8:34 AM:

" Don't look for social etiquette in these blogs or for that matter on the highway. My favorite traffic violator is the speeding mini van filled with attentive children learning how mommy speeds, run stop lights/signs, flips off anyone who gets in her way, and oh yes has that sticker on the rear window that says her kid is an "honor student" at a local school. Remember, for the most part traffic laws are the "honor system". Think about it the next time you violate the speed limit or run a stop sign. "




Ms. Jones wrote on Jul 12, 2008 12:45 AM:

" What is sad to me are the people who post negative comments about the age of the driver or if she made an illegal turn… Do you NOT have any sympathy for the family that is grieving? Be in their shoes and read your comment… how would that make you feel? Where has social etiquette gone?
Your opinions should be kept to yourself and not posted on a blog for everyone to read especially when they are rude.
To the Olsen family I am truly sorry for your loss and I will keep you in my prayers. "




risk adverse wrote on Jul 11, 2008 4:39 PM:

" there are no accidents- only human miscalculations. this was a fatal collision caused by human error. "




okie wrote on Jul 11, 2008 9:33 AM:

" Accidents happen, that is all. It wasn't the speed limit, the road, the other drivers, the age of Ramy or anything else. Driving a car is dangerous, it's surprising that people don't crash more often then they do . . . You have to ask yourself how many times you have inadvertantly broke a traffic law or forgot to look, come to a complete stop ect. and nothing happened. This time somebody died, yet law enforcement officers get nothing but grief when they hand out traffic tickets. "




A parent wrote on Jul 10, 2008 11:46 PM:

" I have lived here over 30 years and have watched the Palmer-Wasilla grow from a rural setting to a densely populated residential and commercial setting. It has been long overdue for a speed reduction. If the speed limit was lower, it's possible that truck could have stopped in time even though she pulled out in front of him. We have all had times in our driving history when we just didn't see something we should have and there but for the grace of God could have gone any one of us.
Prayers of solace for the families involved are offered. "




Passing wrote on Jul 10, 2008 10:04 PM:

" The frontiersman published an article a year or so ago where a police officer talked about how it was illegal to pass on the right and commended all the people who obey the laws. Not to mention it's posted in the DMV driver's manual. Also I know someone who got that question wrong when they took the driver's test at DMV, they thought it was ok because everyone does it. The troopers may not cite people for doing it, (unless it causes an accident) but it is wrong. So, police yourselves, save lives. "




Dawson wrote on Jul 10, 2008 7:41 PM:

" Rmay was a dear freind and i miss her terribly!!!
R.I.P Ramy dear ur always in my heart
love you! *Dwason Werner* "




NOT illegal... wrote on Jul 10, 2008 6:36 PM:

" Passing on the right is actually NOT illegal. I thought it was too, until I had to take traffic school. It's not illegal unless it's unsafe, which translates into "unless you end up in an accident". Which is why you even see the Troopers passing on the right. "




Kyle Johnson wrote on Jul 10, 2008 4:17 PM:

" I dont know what to say... its just the worst feeling in the world to be told that someone that was at my school and was in a few of my classes wont be there any more. She was funny and bright. Sorry for the loss that shouldnt have happened to the family members and friends that made her life to the fullest. "




Its not illegal wrote on Jul 10, 2008 10:27 AM:

" to past on the right side of the road if the car in front of you is stopped and is turned left. I've ask the AHP and wasilla police and also the Anchorage police at the Air Show in Anchorage afew weekends ago. I've seen afew post about passing on the right hand side and just wanted to clear that up. I'm not saying it's right I'm just trying to clear up a fact. If you're going to pass on the right make sure it's safe or just wait a few moments to go.

peace! "




dont understand wrote on Jul 10, 2008 9:46 AM:

" To "a possible occurance" i would like to respond by telling you to look at the ariel pictures again. The officer did turn left into the coffee shop but the truck could not have went around him due to a GUARDRAIL that is there for the length of the whole corner. I don't understand how the girl couldn't have seen the truck but remember-she pulled out in front of him. It could have been any one of us in that truck that day and time. Don't be so quick to judge! "




The Thompson Family wrote on Jul 10, 2008 9:44 AM:

" We are truly heartbroken over your loss. Our son, Aaron, went to school with Ramy and we live right around the corner from you on Riley Alexander. If you need anything - we're here. I'm just sorry it seems to take these kind of circumstances to bring people together. Our sincerest prayers have been with your family. May God pour out His greatest comfort and peace on you and may all the love in the universe surround you through your grief and healing. "




confused wrote on Jul 10, 2008 9:38 AM:

" Why is it when a tragedy happens people are so quick to put blame on someone. these families do not need this at this time. She made a mistake and has paid the ultimate price for that. Now I see people trying to blame the other driver for having a "big truck." Come on... "Big trucks or "small cars" are all on the road together. A error was made in judgement and our thoughts need to be with those two families, not blaming one or the other.God be with you both. "




so much misunderstanding wrote on Jul 10, 2008 9:28 AM:

" As I read some of these comments my heart aches more for these two families. The truck wasn't speeding or going around someone on the right side. He was traveling straight down the road. She pulled out of a side road and for reasons no one will ever know somehow just didn't see the truck. It's happened to all of us at one time or another. Please stop trying to blame someone. There was nothing anyone could have done to avoid this other than the two not being there. Please save comments for kind words only, The families sake. "




Liz Beverly Galloway wrote on Jul 10, 2008 6:39 AM:

" KIM AND ROGER, WORDS SEEM EMPTY AT THIS TIME. YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS AS WELL AS MANY OTHERS I KNOW. KEEP YOUR FAITH AND GOD WILL PULL YOU THROUGH. MY DEEPEST SYMPTHANY GOES OUT TO YOU. Liz Beverly (Galloway) in Alabama! "




to passing on the right wrote on Jul 10, 2008 2:06 AM:

" Passing on the right is another one of those rules of the road that most drivers are unsure of. There are two times when it is permissible and legal to pass on the right. When the car ahead is making a left hand turn or the vehicle ahead of you is stalled or disabled. You may not pass a line of cars on the right if the front vehicle is the one stopped or turning. The Alaska statues say nothing about fog line or shoulder. Its still the drivers responsibility to ensure a safe passing. "




Passing on right wrote on Jul 9, 2008 8:46 PM:

" Passing on the right is a killer. I see people do this constantly on all 2 lane roads here in the valley. It is illegal, and when asked why they do it, they claim that it takes too long to wait for the car ahead to be able to turn, but if everyone stopped for cars turning left, there wouldn't be such a wait, as there would be breaks in the traffic for them to turn in. Troopers need to enforce these laws. Also the speed limit is too high for that road, it needs changing. "




MISTYpowell wrote on Jul 9, 2008 8:06 PM:

" TO ROGER & KIM OLSEN ...WE WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS ARE DEEPEST SYMPATY IN YOUR TIME OF LOSS ! WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS ,WE ALL LOVED RAMY ! NEVER DID YOU SEE RAMY WITHOUT A BIG SMILE ON HER FACE ! SO SORRY FROM : THE POWELLS IN ALABAMA ! "




A possible occurance wrote on Jul 9, 2008 4:30 PM:

" The biggest problem is not the road or the speed limit. It's drivers. Particularly drivers who refuse to stop for a car in front of them that's making a left hand turn and instead decide to illegally pass on the right shoulder. I see it every single time I drive that road. In the aerial photo, there's a left turn to a coffee shack. Could this have been what happened here? She looks left, sees a car stopped to turn into the coffee shack, looks right, nothing coming, good to go. Bam. Pick-up from nowhere. Was this investigated? "




akgirl wrote on Jul 9, 2008 4:00 PM:

" 16 is way to young to be driving alone. They should have to have an adult driving with them. Kids that young just don't pay attention like they should when it comes to driving.
I've been driving that road for the last 12 years. You can't put the blame on the road. It lays (No Pun Intended)with the driver.

still sad when someone is dead. "




casey mcgathey wrote on Jul 9, 2008 3:43 PM:

" ramy, your lost as hit me very hard. i remember the day you left Al. and i told you that we would always be bestfriends, and i ment it. im sorry i didnt write as much as i should have. and i wish we could have seen eachother after you moved. but i know you are in a better place, and im trying not to cry anymore because i know you hated it when people cryed. you always wanted to make them feel better. wait for me in heaven babygirl. i love you.
R.I.P. Ramy Marie Olsen.
-casey danielle mcgathey "




South DakotaCousins wrote on Jul 9, 2008 2:36 PM:

" Ramy, you are the baby cousin in the family and you are loved and missed by all cousins in South Dakota. We will always cherish the time we spent with you and never forget the big heart you have. Please watch over us and never forget we will always love and remember you. Roger and Kim, we are sorry for not being there for you at this time. Hopefully the flowers we've sent will make up for our absence. Ramy's cousins. "




Kaylee wrote on Jul 9, 2008 2:33 PM:

" ♥Ramy♥
you were such an amazing person and you made my freshman year so much fun...if you hadn't been in cheer with me I dont think that all of us would have been able to keep a smile on our face :) you knew how to brighten up a room by just smiling and I miss you alot
♥ "




Jessica and Skye wrote on Jul 9, 2008 2:04 PM:

" RAMY YOU WILL BE MISSED.WE ENJOYED YOUR COMPANY WHEN YOU CAME TO NEW YORK TO VISIT THE FAMILY. NEVER LOSSES ALWAYS BLESSINGS. YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS. "




LisaJ wrote on Jul 9, 2008 1:24 PM:

" My deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the young girl taken so young. As the mom of 3 I cant even imagine the pain you are in.

My thoughts are also with Mr.Cravy, as I am sure this is a difficult time for him also. "




New York wrote on Jul 9, 2008 10:51 AM:

" I've read all of the comments and are ashamed by some of the rude, thoughtless comments that people have posted. Let's not blame this accident on the "big truck" or on the "small car" involved in the accident. Let's now blame it on "failure to yield". A life has been lost, so show RESPECT to Ramy and her family. Rest in peace Ramy, you're now with Jesus in Heaven. We'll see you again one day, sweetie. We all love you and miss you, and you will NEVER be forgotten. "




To Laws wrote on Jul 9, 2008 8:42 AM:

" You're an idiot. People might drive DOT approved 55 if the speed limit was set at 45 mph. Most drive 55 plus the fudge factor of 5 to 10 over. Everybody in a big hurry. Nobody, it seems is actually capable of obeying a speed limit. But go ahead and leave the DOT approved speed limit at 55 on the Palmer/Wasilla speedway, and you will read about more of these T bone accidents. Reduce the speed now and make that road a little safer and the accidents less deadly. "




Dakota Noe wrote on Jul 9, 2008 2:08 AM:

" Ramy i love you so much and miss you ALOT! You were really funny and smart. You could always change the mood in a room. I looked up to you because i wanted to be as good as you. You were awsome in cheerleading and school. I'll never forget you. I'm so sorry for your loss Mr. and Mrs. Olsen. Love you Ramy <3 "




Brittnay Stanton wrote on Jul 8, 2008 9:53 PM:

" Ramy i know i didnt know you that well but from the times that we talked when liz was around you seemed like an awesome chick and i wanted to get to know you and you were an awesome cheerleader it really sucks that you are gone and we will all miss you very much its not fair that every is getting taken away all the good people we will all miss you so much you to mr and mrs olsen im really sorry for you loss she was a great girl and we will all miss her "




Courtney Knutson wrote on Jul 8, 2008 9:46 PM:

" I knew Ramy Olsen...well i didn't kno her that well because i went to Palmer High School but i do remember when we played colony i always say her there cheerin' and she had so much spirit...i will always remember her by the joy she brought to everyone at a game....so RIP RAMY OLSEN..
"Deepest sympathies to Mrs.Olsen and her family..." "




Lindsie Martinez wrote on Jul 8, 2008 9:00 PM:

" Ramy, You were the funniest girl that I have ever met.. you were always there for me no matter what was going on. You were a joy to be around ever moment of the day. I know that I have only known you since this year.. but you were my real first up classmen friend and you helped me or was always there for me to talk to you.. I love you soooo much its hard to believe that I can't see you whenever I want to now.. but I know that your in a better place..love you. "




LAWS wrote on Jul 8, 2008 8:15 PM:

" REDUCE SPEED? WHY? 55 IS D.O.T STANDARD.
4 LANES? THAT HELPS....SMALL CARS VS BIG TRUCK? SEMANTICS.

THE REAL PROBLEM IS THIS: A CAR PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC.

IM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, BUT IT WAS HUMAN ERROR.

THAT IS ALL. "




Brianne Matthews wrote on Jul 8, 2008 7:17 PM:

" Ramy, you were my best friend from 5-7 grade and it devasted me when you moved to Alaska. I'm so sorry for not keeping better touch than what I did. But just know you were always in my heart and mind. I love you Ramy Marie, and I'll miss you more than anything. To Mrs.Kim & Mr.Roger, I'm so sorry for your loss. I know your in a better place looking down on me and I'll join you one day. You'll always be my bestfriend regardless. GONE BUT NEVER FOR GOTTEN! REST IN PEACE BABYGIRL!!
<3 Brianne marie matthews. "




Kurt Larsen wrote on Jul 8, 2008 6:30 PM:

" In the time that I have known Ramy since the 8th grade, I have come to admire her desire to get the most out of life. She was more than just an average student, she was a true friend to all. Words can not express the sorrow of the loss of a dear friend. Even though she is in a better place, I know it doesn't make it any easier.
I extend my deepest condolences to the family of Ramy Olson. "




Lois Pribulick wrote on Jul 8, 2008 5:36 PM:

" Kim and Roger, Our prayers and sympathy are with you both. We will remember Ramy and all of you in our prayers from Our Lady's Guild of Our Lady of Guadalupe formerly St. Marks and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Guilds. A Mass will be said for all of you. "




Prayers are with you all. wrote on Jul 8, 2008 3:45 PM:

" Proverbs 3:5
"Trust in The Lord with all thine Heart and lean not unto thine own understanding." Our prayers are with you all. This truly is a horrifying experience for both families. Look to God for your strength and peace. "




Reece wrote on Jul 8, 2008 2:52 PM:

" Our prays are with all the Olsons families - Becks "




Katelyn wrote on Jul 8, 2008 2:13 PM:

" Ramy was such a good friend and the kind of person who brightens every room she enters she will be missed by so many people

R.I.P Ramy Olson
I will never forget you "




Robin and Richard wrote on Jul 8, 2008 2:12 PM:

" Kim and Roger

Our hearts are with you. "




Barabara Dobbs wrote on Jul 8, 2008 1:54 PM:

" Deepest Sympathies to Kim & Roger.Ramey and you all are in our prayers. Our Lady Gudalupe Catholic Church Millbrook Al. God Bless "




Alyssa wrote on Jul 8, 2008 12:50 PM:

" I can't imagine what her parents, family and friends feel at this moment. She will never be forgotten, always loved, and prayed for. God welcome you, dear one. "




nocars wrote on Jul 8, 2008 12:42 PM:

" People shouldn't be driving small cars. They aren't built to survive a collision. Trucks have more utilitarian use and have a higher survival rate during a serious accident. "




Tired of pointed fingers wrote on Jul 8, 2008 12:15 PM:

" This is a very sad thing and happens for a lot of reasons: Speed, not paying attention, inexperienced driver,regardless of the vehicle size. So grow up and quit trying to make a big deal out of it. Just be there for the family who lost a loved one and the family who has to live with what happened. And it wasnt anyones fault. "




haggerty family wrote on Jul 8, 2008 10:45 AM:

" A dear relative, beautiful and vibrant; though we only saw her on summer visits to her uncle's camp, Remy was a delight to be around. Our hearts go out to her Mom and Dad and all of the family. "




Lindy wrote on Jul 8, 2008 10:14 AM:

" First of all, my deepest sympathy to Ramy's family. Second, instead of posting our opinions that the speed limit should be lowered and rigorously enforced, we ALL need to find out HOW to make that happen. Anyone aware of the steps that need to be taken? I'm "onboard" if others are willing - I know at least two families that are anxious to get something going. Instead of putting in traffic lights in obscure locations (Schelin Loop, for one) perhaps, just PERHAPS they should have widened the road to 4 lanes AND lowered the speed limit "




So sad... wrote on Jul 8, 2008 9:10 AM:

" This is horrible for all parties involved. I feel sad for everyone, her family, the living driver and his family, her friends, and her boyfriend. Yesterday his grandparents posted on ADN, and it pulled on my heart strings cause sometimes you forget that all these stories you hear are real people. She is in a much better place then we are right now though.

On that note, something must be done aboue PW Highway. Instead of putting in 15 useless stop lights which people will still speed between, try 4 lanes! "




the law wrote on Jul 8, 2008 9:09 AM:

" failure to yield to oncoming traffic. "




hmmm... wrote on Jul 8, 2008 9:07 AM:

" I wonder just what it will take to get the speed limit changed and people adjusted to leaving a little bit earlier to make their destination??? Another life? I hope not. "




Reduce the Speed Limit wrote on Jul 8, 2008 9:06 AM:

" I have seen this statement several times and have to agree, even tho I too am sometimes in a rush to get to here or there and don't mind going 55 - if someone was to pull infront of me, I am afraid I would find myself in the same situation. It would be a tough adjustment and 'sacrafice' to go to a lower speed limit we may think - but the ultimate adjustment and sacrafice is the loss of a life in an accident that in the future, can be avoided but such a change. "




tammra wrote on Jul 8, 2008 8:21 AM:

" to rameys family and best friends. GOD BLESS you.. if you need someone to talk to? please reach out.. we are here for you>> "




Pauline Rhoades wrote on Jul 8, 2008 6:36 AM:

" Our hearts are broken for Roger and Kim. Please know your friends and family in North Dakota and South Dakota love you with all their hearts and extend our deepest sympathy to you in the loss of Ramy. Peace. "




Tragic but... wrote on Jul 8, 2008 1:21 AM:

" Dear "Thoughtless" let's not disrespect Ramy's memory by showering this site with ignorance. To say someone is "thoughtless" for driving a big truck is like saying an engineer is thoughtless for driving a locomotive when someone gets hit. The truck driver wasn't doing anything, wrong, wreckless or dangerous. This could have happened (although less likely) with another car. Trust me, if you are in the seat of that truckdriver - they will live with this forever and ALWAYS wonder if they could have done something different that day. Blessings on the Olsen's. "




elizabeth fleenor wrote on Jul 8, 2008 12:58 AM:

" she was my friend
one of my good friends
cheer mate
i miss her and love her <3 "




Thoughtless wrote on Jul 7, 2008 9:43 PM:

" Honestly people shouldn't be driving big trucks. Think about it. "




T wrote on Jul 7, 2008 5:15 PM:

" I love Her "




wasillawarrior wrote on Jul 7, 2008 4:10 PM:

" Its sad Ramys gone, she was a great friend and we shared soooo many laughs and inside jokes only a few of us would understand. She'll be missed "




Reduce the speed limit.. wrote on Jul 7, 2008 4:06 PM:

" The Palmer/Wasilla speed limit should be reduced and enforced rigorously. If a car accidentally pulls into traffic and you are going 55/65 mph bad things happen. At a lower speed you might have time to react ,slow down and avoid hitting the errant motorist who just turned in front of you. T- bone accidents are always bad, but a lower speed limit might save a life. And bad things always happen when the large pickups hit small cars. Think about that when you buy a tiny tin can economy car to save gas. "




Tammy wrote on Jul 7, 2008 4:00 PM:

" Lord be with both of these families and they have a difficult road to travel. In such a small community where people from both of these families and friends of both of these families know each other. What a horrible tragidy. My heart is with all involved! "




Aby Deal wrote on Jul 7, 2008 3:58 PM:

" Ramy Olson was an awesome person and a great friend to many. Rest In Peace Hun<3 "




Wishing wrote on Jul 7, 2008 3:56 PM:

" My prayers are with the family and friends in this time of sorrow. That "highway" hasn't been an actual highway in a long time, the speed limit is too high for the neighborhood conditions. Please everyone slow down and be patient when people pull out and while turning left. You'll get there soon enough. "




New York wrote on Jul 7, 2008 3:40 PM:

" John 14:1-3
"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am." "




Regrets wrote on Jul 7, 2008 2:34 PM:

" Deepest sympathies for Ms. Olsen and her family... "