Mothers Against Drunk Driving

SC, UNITED STATES

04.28.2016

Story by Airman 1st Class Kahdija Slaughter 

Joint Base Charleston

SCRIPT

REPORTER:
EVERY YEAR, JOINT BASE CHARLESTON’S SAFETY OFFICE ENCOURAGES SAFETY AWARENESS DURING THE CRITICAL DAYS OF SUMMER. THE 628TH AIR BASE WING’S DIRECTOR OF SAFETY, MR. CHRISTOPHER ANDERSON, SAYS ONE OF THE GOALS OF THEIR AWARENESS CAMPAIGN IS TO ELIMINATE DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL AND DRUGS. MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING, OR MADD, IS A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT SHARES THE SAFETY OFFICE’S MISSION OF REDUCING DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIORS. MRS. KIMBERLY COCKRELL, A MADD VICTIMS SERVICES SPECIALIST, CAME TO SPEAK AT JOINT BASE CHARLESTON ON THIS TOPIC.

Kimberly Cockrell – Victims Services Specialist, MADD:
“In 1993, my best friend was killed by a drunk driver, in Columbia, South Carolina. She was a pedestrian. She was 22 years and 13 days old. And we’d been best friends forever. ” 13:08 SECS

PO3 Asahee Millis – Navy Petty Officer Third Class:
“I’ve seen presentations throughout the Navy but I haven’t really seen somebody show us like a before and after of like a victim. And show us the heartfelt and the way it effects.” 09:13 SECS

REPORTER:
MRS. COCKRELL HOPES TO INSPIRE JOINT BASE CHARLESTON SERVICEMEMBERS TO BECOME MORE RESPONSIBLE IN THEIR ALCOHOL USE.

PO3 Kristel Nichols – Navy Petty Officer Third Class:
“Before I was in the Navy, I was actually a paramedic and I’ve seen the effects of drinking and driving first hand. So, I never want to encounter that or myself do that to someone else.” 11:10 SECS

Kimberly Cockrell – Victims Services Specialist, MADD:
“You know, I feel like a lot of people’s lives can be changed and possibly saved by hearing her story. And since she’s no longer here, then I’m kind of her vessel.” 09:19 SECS

REPORTER:
ACCORDING TO MRS. COCKRELL, THE DECISIONS YOU MAKE TODAY CAN AFFECT YOU FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE.

Kimberly Cockrell – Victims Services Specialist, MADD:
“You all have choices to make. Every single one of you. The honor that you have for yourself and for your country would be better served. Just make the right choices. I’m not telling you not to drink. I’m telling you not to drink and drive.” 14:22 SECS
REPORTER:
REPORTING FROM JOINT BASE CHARLESTON WEAPON’S STATION, I’M AIRMAN FIRST CLASS KAHDIJA SLAUGHTER.
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• Date Taken: 04.28.2016
• Date Posted: 05.16.2016 13:42
• Story ID: 198213
• Location: SC, US