A Montana Tragedy--Denton Auto Accident

[SonomaCat]

Thank you for the heads-up on the photo gallery. Here it is:

http://greatfallstribune.com/apps/pbcs. ... 002&Ref=PH

[SonomaCat]

The last photo in that gallery is one of the most emotional photos I've seen in a long time. Both loving and terrifying at the same time.

[cat-o-nine]

Yes, after seeing that picture I think I was a bit off on my understanding of where the accident occurred. Looks like it was right near where the road tops out coming out of the Judith River valley.

I lost a classmate in an accident at the Judith River bridge when we were in between 6th & 7th grades. He and his mother were killed and his brother and sister ended up in the hospital.

Now that I think about it, that is 7 Dentonites who have been killed in one 5 mile stretch of the road near the Deerfield Colony.

[SonomaCat]

A UK press outlet:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/feedarticle/7680298

[tampa_griz]

A UK press outlet:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/feedarticle/7680298

Wow. It's crazy to think that the an overseas press outlet would report that story.

[gtapp]

This type of tragety would be devastating to any family but unless you come from one of these small towns it is hard to understand how close everyone is. A tragety like this hurts the whole town and has been stated before in this thread, it effects an entire region of the state. I still remember the kids I played against in sports from other towns in our conference. It is part of your extended family. I did not know these kids or there familys; in fact I don't know anyone from Denton but I still feel terrible today. It makes me sad and also angry. I go from being pissed to being just numb. You want to know why and yet you don't want to know why. I struggle with what I should be doing to help and I realize how little I can help. Almost anyone who comes from one of these towns knows this feeling. It happens way to often!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gary Tapp (Malta, Fort Benton, Havre, Hamilton, Bozeman)

[MTBobcatFan]

MSNBC currently has the story on their homepage. http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/25862367/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[GOKATS]

MSNBC currently has the story on their homepage. http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/25862367/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

It's a good article, too bad they screwed up the month (June)- otherwise well done.

Truly a sad accident. About ten years ago I hired a young lady from Denton part time while she was attending MSU. Over the years I've had many contracts where I stayed in small towns around Montana- most down to earth folks you can find.

[LTown Cat]

Not sure if anyone heard but the town of Denton lost 2 more great young men to another accident last Sunday morning. I knew one quite well. Please say a prayer for these families.

[bobcat99]

Reminds me of when 3 students and a teacher from Manhattan Christian died several years ago in a car wreck. There was a lot of community support that eventually led to a new gym. Incredibly sad deal. Words can't express the sorrow I feel for the families in Denton...such a terrible feeling.