A Father's Tears

The instant that a suspected drunk driver hit their only son, Tony's car, the McColl family's lives changed - forever. This is the story of what occurred behind the headlines of a much-publicized accident that sent a family, and a community into shock. David McColl's book is a frank account of what it's like to lose a part of you and what materialized afterwards.

It's not just a book about tragedy or how you deal with tragedy, although the circumstances are truly heart-wrenching. It's the story of having the worst possible thing you can imagine happen to you and how you deal with it, and what you do the day after and the day after that. It's about moving on without forgetting. You cannot help but have renewed admiration and respect for the human spirit after reading about this man, this family's journey. It's a truly inspirational read.

Although told from a father's perspective, "A Father's Tears" is a guide to grieving that anyone who has lost a loved one can relate to. It tells the story of being knocked down and picking yourself back up. It's the story of the thousands of young people who pledged Tony's Promise. It's the story of Tony McColl. But ultimately it's the story of David McColl and "A Father's Tears."