Truckers Last Letter (Continued from Page 5)
I love you, sweetheart, and I love our kids.
  My body hurts but my heart hurts even more. You won’t be there when I end this trip. For the first time since we’ve been together, I’m really alone and it scares me. I need you so badly, and I know it’s too late.
  It’s funny I guess, but what I have now is the truck. This damned truck that ruled our lives for so long. This twisted hunk of steel that I lived in and with for so many years. But it can’t return my love. Only you can do that.
  You’re a thousand miles away but I feel you here with me. I can see your face and feel your love and I’m scared to make the final run alone.
  Tell the kids that I love them very much and don’t let the boys drive any truck for a living.
  I guess that’s about it, honey. My God, but I love you so very much. Take care of yourself and always remember that I loved you more than anything in life.
I just forgot to tell you.
I Love You,
Bill

While we don't know the validity this letter, the author makes some very moving points we all need to remember. Trucking can be a lonely and at times dangerous occupation. Let's all take time to remember to tell those close to us just how important they are in our lives and how much we appreciate them, while we have the chance.

God Bless,
Jim Anderson,
Relationships Consultant

ATS REMEMBERS
Ron Hill, driver in the Van Division for almost 15 years, who passed away from cancer on March 4, 2005

Darrel Gilmore, van driver since July of 2003, who passed away on February 13 in a truck accident.

Lonnie McDorman, heavy haul/wind tower driver since July of 2003, passed away in an accident on December 21, 2004.

Don Dempsey, flatbed driver since 1981, Million Mile Driver who died of cancer on December 13, 2004.

Gregory Files, heavy haul driver since 2003, who passed away on April 5, 2005.

Vonnie Hunnicutt, Contractor Driver for Wilkes since 2003, who passed away on May 5, 2005 from cancer.

Please join us in extending our condolences to the friends and loved ones of Ron, Darrel, Lonnie, Don, Gregory and Vonnie. They will be missed.