I am the father, and idiot as far as I am concerned who was driving the boat. The speed was gps at 50, when I hit the chop I slowed to 40 mph, then saw the big wave and turned into it. To other persons in a smaller boat it may have looked and sounded faster. The boat (29 fountain w/2-502s)should have taken it with a bounce but lunged to the right, and bow down ejecting us both. I only found out while in the hospital that the bottom hull had separated from the top. Suspect that an accident two weeks earlier that put a 3 foot hole in the side (not my fault) may have broken rivits along that side that caused the separation when the boat went up. But dont know for sure, still under investigation, I have not picked up the boat yet due to funeral, and broken leg. Alcohol was not involved. But I am certainly dealing w/ the loss of my beautiful daughter who hit her head upon ejection and will be tortured with the memory of the accident the rest of my life and can only wish it was me dead and not her. asta
rsmith123,
Imo, She would forgive you and understand it was an accident.
For the sake of her memory please forgive yourself.
Would she not want that?
My parents died near my 15th bday, they woke me up to involve me in their gunfight which turned into a murder/suicide.
Let me tell you all the years that I spent blaming myself for what I did or didnt do were wasted and served no meaningful purpose.
Some things just happen and as hard as it is you have to find a way to get on with life.
Its not “easy for me to say”...Ive lived it with the untimely loss of 2 loved ones at once.
If you dwell on the accident, it can eat you alive from the inside. God will help you if you trust Him to.
Being a dad to 3 girls I cant imagine how hard this is for you and will keep you in my prayers.
Please dont let it destroy you. Be strong.
There has been enough pain due to this unfortunate accident.
PS: No offense intended if I came on too strong or said the wrong thing.