Funeral services for one of the two Long Island middle school students killed by an alleged drunk driver this week were held Friday. GusoffTV reports.
In a community of broken hearts, schoolmates of the two teens killed and two injured Wednesday in Jericho gathered at Chabad of Roslyn in prayer. "We came here together to gather, to pledge and promise that we're not gonna let this go to waste, these beautiful boys. We're not gonna let this be for nothing and we're gonna add and increase in positive actions, and acts of goodness and kindness," said Rabbi Yaakov Wilansky.
Friday's service was the first of two unthinkable funerals for the 14-year-olds. Photos of smiling Ethan Falkowitz flanked his casket. The flag was lowered at Roslyn Middle School. Falkowitz and Hassenbein were best friends and had just won tennis matches when an alleged drunk driver going the wrong way"My heart breaks for these families," said Alissa McMorris, the mother of a drunk driving victim.
The tragedy opened old wounds for McMorris. Her son was on a boy scout hike when he was killed by a drunk driver five years ago. "I have a really hard time understanding why. It's 100 percent preventable. It's an easy fix," said McMorris. McMorris is lobbying for Andrew's Law, which would enable consecutive sentences when there are multiple victims. Nassau Police said they're launching new enforcement.
"We will be taking back our streets this summer. We're done. Two tragic lives lost because somebody chose to drink and drive," said Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder. New York State Police also announced increased DWI checkpoints and patrols.
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