Your baby is a guardian angel!  / Sandra Tovar (helped my child )
Thank you so much for sharing your story!! I also saw the preview on Good Morning America and looked up the video on youtube to see the whole thing. I've been looking at the websites on your sone and other children that died prematurely in the same situation. I've also been looking at the car seats and am going to have mine inspected. I am so so sorry for your loss, my little boy is 27 months and I couldn't imagine what it would be like to loose him, GOD FORBID! Your little boy did not die in vain, he's the guardian angel to many children who's parents will now be educated because of you. My little one rides in a 5-point harness convertible but I'm going to turn it to the rear again for his safety and I'm looking at getting a Britax THANK YOU SO MUCH- Sandra, Galveston, Texas Close

MY TEARS WONT STOP FALLING FOR YOU  / LAURIE SCAHUER (A MOTHER OF 5 )
SINCE THE MORNING,AFTER WATCHING GMA,  AS OTHERS, I HAVE READ YOUR STORY AND CANT  STOP CRYING...I CAN NOT EVEN TRY TO IMAGINE YOUR PAIN, BUT MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU...I HAVE SEEN AN ACCIDENT YEARS AGO THAT IS STILL IMPRINTED IN MY MIND...EARLY MORNING, ICY ROADS, TAKING MY ELDEST BABY TO SCHOOL. THEN, CRASH!! SOMEONE'S BABY GIRL, CAR SEAT AND ALL LANDED MANY FEET FROM POINT OF COLLISION...IT TOUCHED ME SO MUCH, I WENT TO THE FUNERAL... THEY HAD HER POISED IN THE CASKET WITH HER HAND HOLDING A BOTTLE TO HER MOUTH...IT'S BEEN YEARS, BUT IT STILLED ETCHED IN MY MIND. GOD BLESS, GOOD LUCK TO YOU...THANK YOU FOR THE INFORMATION REGARDING THE 5 POINT SEATS...LAURIE Close

Thank you so much for educating us on the 5-point harness carseat  / Heather Sanchez
I saw your story on GMA this morning and instantly broke down in tears.  I have spent several hours today reading about Kyle on different websites.  He is such an amazing and beautiful little boy.  And I am so sorry that his life was taken because of something that could have been prevented.  Thank you so much for your advice on the 5-point harness carseat.  I have a 3 and 5 year old that uses a booster however it is not a 5-point.  Today I am going to buy 2 new carseats that have this feature before I pick up my kids.  My heart goes out to your family and Kyle will forever be in my mind and heart.  

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Thank you Kyle and family  / Dayleen Weaver (watched GMA )
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KYLE WILL ALWAYS BE A PART OF YOU  / Amber Maves (none)
I saw your story on GMA this morning and then researched your story on the web.  Tears filled my eyes.  Kyle seemed like an amazing beautiful little boy.  I can't imagine the pain you must be going thru.  I look at my 2 yr old boy and 4yr old girl and tears come to my eyes just thinking of such a tragedy.  I wish there were these amazing heartfelt words that could take your pain away.  However, as well all know no words can take the place of Kyle.  Thankyou so much for the life saving information.  We have had our daughter in a booster seat for awhile now.  I keep telling my husband i don't think this seat is safe if we were to get in an accident.  He basically blows me off and says it's fine and we don't have the money to buy a diffent one.  You truely are doing something amazing not only getting the word out but actually giving people who can't afford it car seats.  You could be truely saving thousands of childrens lives.  I am so sorry it couldn't of been Kyle's.  Godbless you all. Close

MY CONDOLENSES GO OUT TO THE FAMILY OF SWEET KYLE  / SONIA PLUDE

NO WORDS COULD DESCRIBE THE PAIN WE FEEL WHEN OUR LOVED ONES DIE. SWEET KYLE WAS  HERE FOR A REASON AND NOT KNOWING THAT IT WAS TO GIVE U THE BEST 3 YEARS. I HAVE A 3 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER BORN MARCH 9,2004.I HAVE A BOOSTER SEAT FOR HER, AS OF TODAY IAM LOOKING OF WAYS TO GET A 5HARNESS CARSEAT FOR HER. THE PAIN WITHIN YOUR HEART IS ENDLESS AS U TRY TO RECUPERATE FROM THE LOSS BUT IT WILL ALWAYS REMAIN BECAUSE KYLE WAS THE SUNSHINE OF YOUR LIVES. AND HE WILL LIVE IN YOUR HEARTS FOREVER. MY TEARS ARE COMING DOWN LIKE A RIVER FLOWING BECAUSE I COULD IMAGINE HOW MUCH HE IS MISSED BY EVERYONE. TAKE CARE AND TAKE CARE OF YOURS, TRULLY SONIA PLUDE

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Knowledge IS power...  / Heather Mills (none)
I am so terribly sorry for your loss. I first heard of Kyles story this morning on Good Morning America. I immediately got on the computer and went to his site...reading your accounts of that horrific day brought tears to my eyes. My daughter is almost three and because she was tall...we just moved her to a booster seat because she no longer fit comfortably in her harnessed seat. Had I not seen Kyles story, I would never of had a second thought about my precious babies safety. I thank you so much for sharing your story. Knowledge is power....a gift you have given us all. I can only hope that  knowing you ARE saving lifes, makes it just a little bit easier to deal with. God Bless You All!!! Close

YOUR AN ANGEL!  / Candace Dewitt (none)

I first want to start by saying Thank you! I had no idea about this car seat. My sons car seat is not safe at all. We are really going to start trying to save up for one. My son is the same age as kyle would be. He was born in April 2002 and i really makes me think that i need to spend more time with him. I need to laugh more with him and above all i need to try harder to keep him safe.
     I will pray for that hole in your heart to night! Thank you for being such a angel!
                                                  Candace

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I am so sorry for your great loss  / Cindy Vonville (A Fellow Christian )
I was so very touched by your story and cant imagine the loss of
your sweet Kyle.  I have three children of my own and take for
granted how short all our lives are on earth, some longer than others.  Reading your story has brought new information on car
seats.  My children are grown out of car seats but soon there will
be grandchildren.  You have strong faith that will help you and your
family go on, but not ever forget sweet Kyle.
God Bless your family
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MANY THANK YOUS  / GINA Gonzalez (stranger)
I had been in agony over what to do next My son Alex was nearing 40 lbs  Alex is Autistic and I really worried about him with funds being tight all the time cause we have 4 kids I worried and worried what to do with him next I did not want him in the booster ....Greatful is more that I am thx for helping me find a place to get a Sunshine kids carseat for free now Alex will be a safe and happy rider till he's 65 lbs ! Close

My sincere condolences  / Cathy Huiras (none)
Hello to the family of Kyle -

I am a mom of a 3 year old in Indianapolis, IN.  My friend in Florida just forwarded your youtube tribute and warning about safety harnesses.  

First I want to say my heart aches for your loss.  You have a beautiful little boy, and I'm sure a day doesn't go by that you don't think of that beautiful smile.  He is an adorable little boy.  My deepest condolences for your loss.  Having a 3 year old myself, your website hit my particularly hard. 

Thank you so much for sharing your story.  I am relieved to say that our son still uses his Britax car seat and is in his 5-point harness.  I will definitely plan to keep him in the 5-point harness as long as I possibly can. 

Thank you again for sharing your story.  My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

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New video on YouTube for the Foundation  / Laura
Kyle - Mommy made a new video for the foundation and has posted it to YouTube.  We have done some amazing things in your honor and memory - over 200 children have received safe car seats because of some amazing generosity.  We have 380 children on our waiting list at the moment and we are trying so very hard to make sure that they are all safe as soon as possible.

Thank you for everything you are doing for us - for watching over my family too and keeping us safe.

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Thank you for sharing your story and sadness with us  / Angela
Dear family of Kyle,

I am so very sorry for your loss of sweet Kyle.  I have two children and my son looks a lot like yours, so your video hits a real tender part of my heart. 

How can I thank you for posting your story and pictures on You Tube?  It makes me cry each time.  I have shared it with countless moms because I posted it on a kid-related reference page that I send to my clients.  My best friend and my sister have both switched to the Regent for their children. 

It never sat right with me to see my kids bouncing around in the backseat, just from going over a speed bump.  And a few times, they had taken off the strap from their shoulder without my knowing.  Your story confirmed my gut feeling, and  the very next day I bought the Regent.  You may be surprised to know that they were, all but for one...sold out.  Why, i asked the saleswoman?  She said there was "a video circulating the internet, and that all the stores were selling out faster than Britax could make them."  I'm sure your story has already saved lives, and for that you should feel very very proud of what you have done. 

I cannot express my gratitude, except to let you know how your loss and your story has touched my family, and countless others.  My heart goes out to your family.

God bless~
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God Rest His Soul  / Leslie (Passing bye )

Kyle's mommy,daddy, Katie,

I am so very sorry for what happend to your little boy and brother to katie. May he rest in peace. Jesus loves the little children and take care of Kyle for you till you get there. My grandpa will help take care of him. May god bless you and your family. What happen to the person that ran the red light? If you don't mind me asking that is.

please feel free to visit my grandpa's site.

julius-stanglin.memory-of.com

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Bless you all  / Lisa (stranger)
My heart breaks for you all. You were blessed to have has such a beautiful child, and another in your daughter. I will keep you in my prayers. Little consolation for the pain you must feel. I was beginning to search for a booster seat for my 3 year old, but thanks to your family, I will keep him in a 5-point harness for as long as possible and I will check the latch system as I don't think it's currently hooked up. Please know that the terrible loss of your Kyle was not in vain. Lisa San Rafael, CA Close

Remembering and honoring you every day  / Laura
Kyle,

Today is my son's 2nd birthday.  I imagine how you were at this point in your life - how thrilled and blessed your parents were and how much they loved you.

We took this opportunity to honor you by asking people to donate to the foundation instead of giving presents - we would prefer that our son's birthday instead provided assistance to those who need it to keep their children safe.

We hope you are smiling down on us today as we celebrate this milestone in our family and we take a moment to give thanks for you and your family coming into our lives.

We love you bubs!
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may God bless your family!  / Randi Brandt
after seeing your precious little boy's story, there is not a doubt in my mind what kind of car seat I will buying for my 16 month old son; you have such a beautiful family and  I pray God continues to bless you for the good work you do! Close

To Kyle's Grandmothers/Nana M. and Grandma O.  / Denice From NY

I was just reading through the Tributes and Condolences on this website as I often do.  I of course am touched by each and every entry but today I really sat and thought about Kyle's Grandmoms.  They have wrote such beautiful and touching words, I can't help but sit and think how Kyle's tragic death has affected them.  I can only tell by their loving words that Kyle and all their other grandchildren must mean the world to them.  My own parents are so very close to my husband and I and our children.  They would put their lives on the line for our kids and consider them an extension of themselves, just as my brothers and sister and I are, even as adult "children".  If, God forbid, one of my children were to pass, I truly know my parents would be as devastated and broken as we would be.  I can only imagine that the pain and heartache that you both suffer is tremendous.  Please know that I include you both in my prayers each time I pray for healing and peace for your son and daughter as well as the rest of all your family members/extended family members.  Grandmas are such very special people, you are your grandchildren's second moms in a sense...I am so sorry that you too suffered the great loss of such a beautiful little guy.  Kyle is so blessed to have two such loving grandmoms; one day you can both spoil him again with kisses and hugs in Heaven!  God bless you both.  With love, Denice

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your loss has helped and touch so many  / Courtney Stanton
I just wanted to let you know how moving and educational your video was. We live in Europe and will be traveling home to the States for a visit and our Britax Decatholan it so large to travel with, so I will need to buy our daughter a new carseat for our visit. While she is only 15 month old she is too small for the Britax Regents - but we are buying her the Sunshinne Kids Radiant 80 - another 'booster seat' with the 5 point harnes. Just wanted to relay my gratitidue and - your loss has helped and touch so many others acrossed the world.

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You are making a difference  / Debby Chopin (none)

I'm so deeply sorry for you loss. My husband and I have been looking for a booster seat for my 3 1/2 year old. She is growing too big for her Britax Marathon and we were just getting ready to purchase the Britax Parkway when we came  across Kyle's story. I didn't realize that there was a safer seat available. We have just placed our order for our Britax Regent. I believe you are an angel and are saving countless lives by getting this information to others.

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