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Show OPINION SUMMIT COUNTY NEWS PAGE A2 Just a Thought BY CHERYL OVARD It takes time to bring closure Time is irrelevant when it comes to losing a loved one. This loving couple, living in Wisconsin, received word that their son was killed in a single car rollover on Mile Marker 115 - 1-84, they had no idea where that was, what the area looked like, nor what the people were like who helped them. They made the trip out to Utah to be with their son, who was kept alive until they were able to donate organs so he could to help others - he wanted it that way! This young man was talented, loved by all who met him, and a hard worker. He moved to Evanston, Wyoming, to live, as his father had at about the same age - and he also had his father's love of music - both singing and playing the guitar. He was on his way from Evanston that fateful day on Wednesday, March 2, 2011, when in the early morning hours his vehicle rolled, throwing Dylan out of the truck and laid to rest on the side of the road by the entrance from Henefer to the I84 freeway. "He always had his seatbelt on", his father said, and then quietly remarked "...just not this time!" Dylan was 27. As Utah Highway Patrol Trooper Jeff Daems assisted the family from Wisconsin who had returned to Utah to mourn the death of a family member, they received per- mission to set up a memorial to their loving son. They were pleased with the area's beauty, and in a short service Dylan's mother commented that..." I needed some closure...some peace. Now I can go on - I will still miss him greatly and am writing a book about his life - he was a special person! The memorial (here by the spot he died) brought that peace - that closure. Just seeing the beautiful surroundings at which he passed - (meeting) the people, and the balloons that carried our thoughts to him the message... - we sorely miss you Dylan." In an email just before he passed on, he sent these words... "If I don't hear from you, or we don't have a chance to meet up before I go, remember the saying... "the youth is wasted on the young." So let's enjoy ourselves the best we can while we can. Take care...Ms Katie... Dylan James Peters. The Peters family would like to express a "...special thanks to those who helped make this closure possible the support and caring shown to us!" Closure is so important and the Peters family wanted to share their thoughts with those who are near the last place their son was alive. Now they feel that they can move on - and remember the good times with their loving son, Dylan Peters. LOCAL NEWS NOTES Put July 14 on your calendar for two great events Two fun events Beginning early Saturday morning, The Echo Triathlon participants will swim in the Echo Reservoir, Bike and run on the Historic Rail Trail. Following the presentation of awards, one can then enjoy the antique car cruise-in at Coalville downtown on July 14. Don't miss it! Miss Summit County Scholarship Pageant Girls between the ages of 17-24. Orientation - July 18, Summit County Courthouse Conference Room # 1, 6 p.m. For more information, contact the Fair Office at 336-3221 or 783-4351 ext. 3221 or visit our web site at http: / summitcountyfaitorg Ram Truck stops at Oakley Arena The Ram Truck brand and the 2012 Ram Rodeo Series is making a pit stop at the Oakley Arena from July 4th through 7th beginning at 8 p.m. Rodeo fans are invited to come down and saddle up with the cowboys to enjoy the legendary sport of rodeo and check out the newest Ram pickup trucks. If you're looking for the excitement of a bucking horse or the dependability of horsepower that will last for years, the Ram Truck brand is ready for you. Representatives from Doug Smith Autoplex will be on site with the latest Ram vehicles on display. All guests who visit the Ram Rodeo Trailer will be eligible to enter the Ram Rodeo Sweepstakes, a national giveaway for a chance to win $45,000 toward any eligible Chrysler Group vehicle. All participants who enter the national giveaway must be 18 years of age or older and have a valid driver's license. For more information on the Ram Rodeo Series and the Ram Truck brand, please visit:www.RamRodeo.com and www.RamTrucks.com . For more information from your local dealer, visit www.HeyDoug.net Subscribe To The Summit County News Don't Miss a Single Issue! (435) 654-1471 Recycling Tip For The Week... Recycle your athletic shoes e r RE .REciucc REI-1_25E „ 1/2.• AgC:irirg m. 112 11 KM 11103 - •-... -_ • - Recycle Utah is now collecting athletic shoes for African Strides. Through this new program, usable shoes are given a second life as a desirable product for entrepreneurs in Southern Africa to "grow their business and better their lives." Unusable shoes are still sent to Nike's Reuse-A-Shoe recycling program where they are ground up and turned into materials for tracks and playgrounds. Look for the shoe bin inside Recycle Utah's office. JULY 6, 2012 Summit County News Contact Info Mail: Summit County News, PO Box 128, Heber City, UT 84032. You can reach Cheryl Ovard, Summit County News Editor, at (801) 898-0900. Cheryl's email is cheryl.ovard@gmail.com Letters To The Editor Policy The Summit County News welcomes Letters To The Editor on any subject. They must adhere to the following guidelines: They must be received to the Wasatch Wave office, P.O. 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