VIP for a VIP

Vehicle Injury Prevention for a Very Important Person

 In Memorial

Please take a minute to remember these kids, their families, and friends.

Taylor (Tay) Allred	Tay was a very special person. He made it easy to love him. There's nothing he wouldn't do for anyone. He loved his family and friends. He seemed to always know what to do for people. You knew he had your back. Everyone who had the privilege of knowing him, loved him. He had big plans. Elementary, middle and the beginning of high school Tay was a "C" student. He decided for himself to make a change in his life. Tay taught himself how to study and went from the Cs to a straight "A" student in the honors program. Tay planned to attend Appalachian State University. He wanted to major in political science to become a lawyer. He wanted to fight for the underdog. Tay loved to fish. It didn't matter to him if it was fresh or salt water. He went fishing every chance he got. He also loved the snow. Tay would stay outside sledding for as long as he could. Tay was a proud person. He got a job at Sir Pizza (within one hour of applying) even though he wasn't sure he was going to like it. He worked as a prep cook. The first night he worked, he came home and told us all about how much fun he had. Tay didn't think he was anyone special. His humbleness along with many other amazing qualities is what made him truly special. Tay learned to love himself and that's why he was able to give so much of himself to others. He accepted others for who they were but guided others without them realizing it. Tay had grown into a man that any parent would be proud to call their son. He was respectful, considerate and you knew you could always count on him. Tay had morals and values that far surpassed that of most teenagers & adults alike. When he gave his word, you could consider it a written contract. His presence brought peace to those privileged enough to be a part of his life. Taylor will be truly missed by family & friends left behind on this earth. Although we will continue Taylor's work to honor his memory, we can only hope to live up to his standards.
1992 - 2008	More info at our facebook page:  http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=40095603698

Jordan Hodgin     1987 - 2005

Jordan Hodgin 17 and Valerie Trull 15 died in a car crash on February 27, 2005.  Our son Jordan was the joy to our heart.  Jordan had many hopes and dreams. Jordan was a junior at Southeast High School and an excellent student.  He was very athletic and he loved weight training, pizza, and John Deere tractors.  Jordan was a very respectful young man and cherished time spent with his family, friends, and especially his Paw Paw Hodgin.  He had plans to attend college and join the medical field.  He was thoughtful of everyone and could make you feel like his best friend.  Jordan always wanted to travel West.  Jordan enjoyed the beach, mountains, riding his four wheeler, but most of all he enjoyed his life.  You never saw Jordan when he didn't have a smile on his face. Valerie was a special young lady.  Her beauty was breath taking both inside and out.  Valerie was a twinkle in her Dad's eye.  Valerie was a sophomore at Southeast High School and a bright student.  She was a varsity cheerleader and had a passion for cheering.  Valerie loved to make people laugh and was the sunshine to every room.  She was compassionate about her family, friends, and animals.  Valerie wanted to attend East Carolina University and had desires to become a veterinarian.  She enjoyed Italian food, softball, and the beach.  Valerie always made everyone feel special, and her smile could melt your heart. Jordan and Valerie were innocent back seat passengers of a friend's car.  Their friend made bad and irreversible choices that ended our children's life.  Our families' lives changed forever when the light of our world turned to darkness.  We hope you will never experience the pain that we carry in our hearts but, the reality is someone else will.  So our message to you is don't ever think tomorrow can't start without you because it can.  We miss Jordan and Valerie more and more each day.  Our love for our children will never end.  We know as Christians our children are together and in the arms of Jesus.  We are so proud to be the parents of Jordan and Valerie.  Our hope is the VIP for a VIP program will make a difference in your life.  The car in use is heartbreaking to see but our testimony to others. Vicki Hodgin and Family        Gary Trull and Family

Valerie Trull        1989 - 2005