car wreck sat. night

Uncle Bo wrote:

So many opinions, very little truth. The truth is that the investigation is not complete. The truth is the preliminary report is not complete due to not being able to talk to a key player in the accident. According to the investigating officer there are several variables left unanswered, but he has came close to the conclusion, that he has shared with a few chosen people. I guarantee that most of the people stating all these OPINIONS did not talk to the officer!!!!!!! I can promise you that no one wants to know the truth more than our families. Perhaps you would all be better to remember that their close friends and family are going through nightmares right now and all the "Johnny Come Lately Gossip" is unappreciated and unwelcomed. You would be alot more helpful offering prayers and support instead of opinions.

To Uncle Bo.(JayBo)
No one misses Austin more than our families. I cannot imagine what you are going through. I only know the devastation for our family is so disheartening; so unbeleivable. We have all yearned for the moment that Austin would call and/or make contact. Now that will never happen. The emptiness will never be filled. The opportunity for us to have known him better has been taken away. However, we cherish every memory of every moment he was with us (happy memories of course). The pictures you all have of him growing up are only a dream of ours. The memories of him growing up in your homes, is also only a dream that I have yearned for since his birth. I know God took him from this earth for a reason and for that, I cannot ask why. Only God knows this. I do know that our God is a loving God and we should give thanks for the little time we had with Austin. But I often catch myself thinking.... If I could only see him once more just to say "I love you".... The last thing I spoke to Glenda was in the courtroom that dreadful day "Tell Austin we love him." I only hope she passed my message to him. I will never know. That hurts so much! I thank you for everything you did for Austin. I know you were genuine as you guided him. We are praying for your peace and comfort during this tough time. I pray that God will heal your broken heart and direct you to do His will. I pray for my brother, this was his only child. His hopes and dreams have been shattered forever. I pray for Glenda, after all the years of her mothering him, it must be painful for her to know the emptiness everyday, as we have known for years. And last but not least, I pray for David Bailey, the man Austin spent so much time with. I pray that God will direct each of us as we try to understand this plan of His. I pray for the families of Mattie Bishop and their sorrows as do I pray for Ashley Kelley's family as she works so hard to rehabilitate from this accident. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and keep you and hold you close to ease your pain.

"Bla Bla Bla" That is what all of this is. This is the worst website I have every came across. The only facts that we have are the obvious. We have lost the ones we love!

As far as the comment regarding you Tracey, I never kept Austin from anyone, I was never threatened. We went to court because of contempt charges including child support and lack of visitation, not to sue for a name change. If you are going to share my life please be accurate. The name change (that Austin had been going by in school since the 1st grade)was awarded to Austin at the courthouse as Michael relinquished his paternal rights not wanting Austin to be entitled to his heir. I have lived in Danbury (poulation 1600) for 31 years. You really couldn't find him? If you would have went to the house where he was once picked up you could have found him. Don't imply that I "kept" him from seeing that side of the family because that is completely false.

I am not here to bash people and will not comment in further, however, I am the mother that raised Austin, he stood by my side and me by his for his entire life and I know that he would not appreciate you bashing me.

To everyone else that have sent your prayers they are greatly appreciated. Let's all continue the prayers for Ashley as she struggles to a healthy recovery. My prayers and thoughts are with her and her family as should all of these other folks that obviously have no true facts of anything.

Glenda

For Matties Family, I pray that God Blesses you and supports you through this awful nightmare we are all living through. I never knew her personally, but she was a friend of Austins, and that says everything to me.
For Ashley, may God Bless you and guide you to a full and quick recovery. Miracles happen everyday and I will continue to pray that you and your family recieve one to help with your recovery.

For our family, I will agree with Glenda, my husband Jbo, and many other supportive and wonderful people who have posted their prayers and support for everyone involved. The only thing that remains no matter what is posted here or anywhere else, is that we lost 2 wonderful people just getting started in life. In addition there is a young woman fighting to recover from her injuries and the pain she has yet to be able to face in losing her friends and dealing with the accident.
I will ask for our family ,that certain individuals dealing with their feelings of guilt and loss for not having been there keep the past where it belongs. Anyone who knew Austin would know that he was a kind hearted, compassionate person who loved his family very much and was fiercly defensive of them. Bashing his mother is the last thing he would have tolerated. In addition, instead of saying thank you to David and Jbo like you even have a role or place to do so; you need to consider saying thank you to Glenda for letting your family know as soon as anyone possibly could. SHE is the one who tried to get a good number for your brother for 2 days ,before finding out Vince had a way to get in touch with him, to tell him herself. In the moment she found that out, she asked him to get in touch with Michael to let him know what happened. Glenda felt it was the right thing to do. I cannot say the rest of us felt the same way initially, but she was able to be the bigger person and make sure he was informed. Yes, he was Austins' biological father, so he deserved the right to know. I realize that your feeling pain and guilt right now and will need time to heal. However, I ask that you try to remember that tearing up our family that was there for him, raised him, and made the time to be in his life will not do anything to relieve anyones pain. I ask that you respect Austins memory by keeping your self righteous, attention needing posts to yourself. Be respectful of all involved and keep your "dirty laundry" to yourself. Or better yet, make a few phone calls to some members of our family to work those out, and in turn, learn more about Austin and who he was. In case it hasn't crossed your mind, he has a little sister, mom, dad, uncle, aunt, cousins, and many friends and extended family that would be more than happy to tell you all about him. The few stories you have heard do not even begin to encompass his life and who he was becoming. We would be happy to share those things with you and the rest of your family when you want to know him. Until then, as I asked before,PLEASE RESPECT HIS MEMORY by refraining from striking out at those who were there for him. That helps no one.

Austins Mother wrote:

"Bla Bla Bla" That is what all of this is. This is the worst website I have every came across. The only facts that we have are the obvious. We have lost the ones we love!
As far as the comment regarding you Tracey, I never kept Austin from anyone, I was never threatened. We went to court because of contempt charges including child support and lack of visitation, not to sue for a name change. If you are going to share my life please be accurate. The name change (that Austin had been going by in school since the 1st grade)was awarded to Austin at the courthouse as Michael relinquished his paternal rights not wanting Austin to be entitled to his heir. I have lived in Danbury (poulation 1600) for 31 years. You really couldn't find him? If you would have went to the house where he was once picked up you could have found him. Don't imply that I "kept" him from seeing that side of the family because that is completely false.
I am not here to bash people and will not comment in further, however, I am the mother that raised Austin, he stood by my side and me by his for his entire life and I know that he would not appreciate you bashing me.
To everyone else that have sent your prayers they are greatly appreciated. Let's all continue the prayers for Ashley as she struggles to a healthy recovery. My prayers and thoughts are with her and her family as should all of these other folks that obviously have no true facts of anything.
Glenda

Glenda,
There is so much that I need to talk to you about. I haven't disclosed your life, but Austin's life as we knew it. The facts that we knew. I know with everything just happening emotions are wild, but I have NOT bashed you. I would never bash you, because you are Austin's mother. You and God knows that I have agreed with most of your decisions, because like you, I also have a son that has an absentee father. For many, many years, I have went to battle for you (with our family); supporting your decisions, because I feel the same way. I know that protecting your child is and was your priority; but from who? The fact is, WE ALL LOVE AUSTIN as we knew him. I am so sorry that you have misinterpreted what I have posted. As for me, I would love to have updated pictures and memories of Austin to share with my children, especially Nicholas. He loved Austin. Please find it in your heart to share those with us. May God direct your will. May our loving God bless you with peace and harmony. May Austin rest in peace. I will be contacting you.

Aunt Jen wrote:

For Matties Family, I pray that God Blesses you and supports you through this awful nightmare we are all living through. I never knew her personally, but she was a friend of Austins, and that says everything to me.
For Ashley, may God Bless you and guide you to a full and quick recovery. Miracles happen everyday and I will continue to pray that you and your family recieve one to help with your recovery.
For our family, I will agree with Glenda, my husband Jbo, and many other supportive and wonderful people who have posted their prayers and support for everyone involved. The only thing that remains no matter what is posted here or anywhere else, is that we lost 2 wonderful people just getting started in life. In addition there is a young woman fighting to recover from her injuries and the pain she has yet to be able to face in losing her friends and dealing with the accident.
I will ask for our family ,that certain individuals dealing with their feelings of guilt and loss for not having been there keep the past where it belongs. Anyone who knew Austin would know that he was a kind hearted, compassionate person who loved his family very much and was fiercly defensive of them. Bashing his mother is the last thing he would have tolerated. In addition, instead of saying thank you to David and Jbo like you even have a role or place to do so; you need to consider saying thank you to Glenda for letting your family know as soon as anyone possibly could. SHE is the one who tried to get a good number for your brother for 2 days ,before finding out Vince had a way to get in touch with him, to tell him herself. In the moment she found that out, she asked him to get in touch with Michael to let him know what happened. Glenda felt it was the right thing to do. I cannot say the rest of us felt the same way initially, but she was able to be the bigger person and make sure he was informed. Yes, he was Austins' biological father, so he deserved the right to know. I realize that your feeling pain and guilt right now and will need time to heal. However, I ask that you try to remember that tearing up our family that was there for him, raised him, and made the time to be in his life will not do anything to relieve anyones pain. I ask that you respect Austins memory by keeping your self righteous, attention needing posts to yourself. Be respectful of all involved and keep your "dirty laundry" to yourself. Or better yet, make a few phone calls to some members of our family to work those out, and in turn, learn more about Austin and who he was. In case it hasn't crossed your mind, he has a little sister, mom, dad, uncle, aunt, cousins, and many friends and extended family that would be more than happy to tell you all about him. The few stories you have heard do not even begin to encompass his life and who he was becoming. We would be happy to share those things with you and the rest of your family when you want to know him. Until then, as I asked before,PLEASE RESPECT HIS MEMORY by refraining from striking out at those who were there for him. That helps no one.

Aunt Jen,
First of all, I have been Austin's aunt since his birth, that will never change. Besides my brother, I was the first one to hold that little guy. He was my everything. I have so much to say to you and learn from you regarding Austin. I hope that you will answer when I call.

I was wandering if ashley knows that mattie and austin passed away? If you know please inform me.

I would just like to let you know that this site should only be for support of the families of Austin, Mattie and Ashley as they all try to heal. What people are putting on here are very hurtful words to the families and friends of those lost and injured. Please know that words hurt very much and what you all are putting on hear are not helping them heal.
I believe the best thing for Austin's biological family is to personnally call his family and not air anything else on this site also. This is no one else's business and should be kept in the family.
My prayers are with the family of friends of these young people that have lost their lives and with Ashley who has a long way to go.

UNKNOWN wrote:

TRACEY, IF YOU WANTED TO KNOW SO MUCH ABOUT AUSTIN, WHY DIDN'T YOU GET ON THIS WEBSITE AND ASK SOMEONE. WHY WAIT UNTIL SUCH A TRAGEDY TO VOICE OPINIONS TO THE PEOPLE THAT TOOK CARE OF HIM, RAISED HIM AND HAVE ALWAYS BEEN THERE FOR HIM.
GOD BLESS AUSTIN'S, MATTIE'S AND ASHLEY AND HER FAMILY!

Unknown,
Contact me and I will tell you why.

I knew Austin through my dad's marriage to David Bailey's mom. He was a very sweet kid, ALWAYS respectful and always had that beautiful smile. Thank you to everyone who had a hand in raising him, as he was a blessing. He will be missed! May he rest in peace.

all of you ignorant ppl that are on here arguing and trying to put your two cents in about what happened are absolutely ridiculous. Mattie was such a dear friend to us and it really bothers me that instead of comforting the families and each other through this tragedy yall would rather make the situation worse. what matters right now is helping the family and friends get through this, and to brianna, i thank you sooooo much for being there with Mattie as she passed. IGNORE ALL THIS NEGATIVITY, you did the right thing. Mattie is gone but never forgotten.
And to those ignorant ppl, GROW THE FUCK UP.

Does anyone know why the driver of the other car is refusing to give a statement to the investigating officer? It seems like this would expedite the investigation.

i dont understand this girl on here. She is obviously pretty mad at the "press" for saying they didnt have seatbelts on and they were speeding but she is saying that they were not speeding and they were wearing seatbelts but then when she tells how everything happend she says that someone didnt have there seatbelt on and they had to slow down because they were scared of the cops? if you were going the speed limit why would you be worried and have to slow down?

I believe statements were provided by the driver of the "other car", but remember, the one providing same is not an adult, therefore it is protected under ther rules of a minor.

crazy wrote:

I would just like to let you know that this site should only be for support of the families of Austin, Mattie and Ashley as they all try to heal. What people are putting on here are very hurtful words to the families and friends of those lost and injured. Please know that words hurt very much and what you all are putting on hear are not helping them heal.
I believe the best thing for Austin's biological family is to personnally call his family and not air anything else on this site also. This is no one else's business and should be kept in the family. My prayers are with the family of friends of these young people that have lost their lives and with Ashley who has a long way to go.

I know Austin's biological family. I've known them for years. They are good people. You should not judge people you do not know. There is always two sides to every story. Austin's biological family loved him just as much as his maternal family did. Losing a child is always painful. The fact is more than just one family is suffering pain from his death. His biological family is hurting just like the Bailey family is. I think both of these families need prayer as they deal with this and I think this website should be for anyone to express their feelings -- that is how people heal. Writing is like talking. It helps you sort through tough moments. No one should judge. May each of the families of Austin and Mattie be blessed with prayer. May the family of Ashley be blessed with prayer as well.

"Those who find me, find Life. They receive favor from the
Lord. But those who don't find me harm only themselves."
Proverbs 8:35-36
Peace to all.

Heather wrote:

I believe statements were provided by the driver of the "other car", but remember, the one providing same is not an adult, therefore it is protected under ther rules of a minor.

was it "other car" or "cars"? as in one possibly left left as first responders arrived!!!!!!!!

Austin "BAILEY" was a great person and brother. He was the kind of person that would drop whatever it was that he was doing and go help a friend in need. He always wanted to take care of everyone that he sees needs help. NOBODY knows what actually happened. So whenever you begin go place blame on any single person, you need to get your facts straight. The people that don't know what the he'll they are talking about probably didn't know him like I did... He wast only sibling/brother. He never would have put those girls lives in danger. God only knows the tragic events that happened night. I know my brother, and I know that he would not like people not giving the right facts! Stop all the opinionizing and ragging.. He is in the hands of the lord watching over us each and everyday.
I miss you bubba!!

well i have read all of the comments posted to this website. it is mind boggling to think that austin was just one person. some say he was so kind hearted while others seem to point blame. it doesn't really matter. what happened --happened. where ever his soul is at - no one knows. did he crash on purpose, probably not. but did he drive drunk, well maybe. what would have been the results if someone else was driving? who knows... danbury is a small community. get over this accident. we have to face each other every day. so do we look at each other or look the other way? look in the mirror and answer that. would you want to look back at yourself? we are still living. this is our life now. it is what we make it. we just need to pray for our souls and seek forgiveness before it is too late for us. god is salvation! not people.

Just stop with all of your opinions. It hurts the ones that actually know what ond of person Austin truly was. Get over yourselves and find something better to do with your time than posting stupid comments of what you"think" might have happened.

very sad Danbury Mom wrote:

We've lost two of our town's children. I heard the car was going over 100mph, Austin was driving and Mattie, who owned the car, was told it "still needed a lot of work"... "take it easy and keep it just around town". Wish she had been told no, and not given the car until it was ready to hot rod. Maybe that would have made a difference but who knows with where and how they hit.... If they were going over 100mph, it's hard to believe anyone might not have had that slight drift off the road that happened to clip the short flat faced concrete wall over the Russel's driveway culvert at the road's edge.
I think this was a slight error in judgement or lack of driving skill that happened at exactly the wrong location.... a few more feet and he may have pulled it back on the road without hitting a solid unmovable surface.

first off, you have no idea what kind of driver austin was. you dont know him like i do. and i know that he would never put anybodys life in danger by driving wrecklessly... he was my brother. So,keep your "100mph" opinions to yourself and get off this website if you are going to try and say he was a "lack of driving skills." thanks have a good day.