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Karen Jennifer's mom   drew@picturethis360.com
Phoenix Arizona  
Thoughts for the new year: The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness. We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, watch TV too much, and PRAY too seldom. We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often. We have learned how to make a living, but not a life. We have added years to life not life to years. We have been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor. We conquered outer space but not inner space. We have done larger things, but not better things. We have cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We have conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less. We have learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less. These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes.Go to next page
Jan 29, 2005 07:55 AM
Brie Arnolde   bmarnie236@hotmail.com
Crystal Lake, IL  
hello to all of the bentons. Jennifers lose was a devestaing thing, and this neighborhood missing her, and all of you as well. I remember my mom would drop me off before school in the morning and me and Kevin would watch tv while waiting for the bus to come, and I always admired Jennifer. I also remeber Mrs.Benton and Mrs. Kukulski sun bathing in the front yards of their houses while everyone was playing outside. We all miss you around here, best of luck to all.
Jan 22, 2005 12:16 AM
Corbie Reece   speedreecer@myway.com
Crystal Lake  
"The death of anyone who has touched lives in an extrodinary way is a devistating loss; however, grievance for these special individuals is harder if they have only just begun this crazy journey we call life." This is my thesis for my upcoming paper that I am writing about Jen. We only spent a few short months on this planet as friends; nevertheless, she altered my view on how we should spend the precious short time we have on this planet. I don't ever recall Jen saying bad things about any person that came across her path and she always had as positve outlook on life and a smile on her face. She is with utmost respect gone but never forgotten. The reason for me writing this certain paper about Jennifer is to share with any person that reads it what a wonderful, loving person Jennifer was and to celebrate her life while she was here with us. If anyone has anything they feel would be a contribution to this paper please e-mail me at the above address. I would like to share not only my memories of our friendship but those memories that others may have. Jennifer is gone from our sight, but never from our hearts. :)
Jan 14, 2005 08:12 PM
Erin Drucker   druckr1@yahoo.com
Crystal Lake, IL/Iowa city, IA  
Jennifer, I have been thinking about you alot lately. I keep having dreams that we are driving around in your old tempo...the blue torpedo. Remember that thing...we had so much fun in that car. Remember when we got caught for drag racing on our lunch break at central and the cop let us go. You know the toyota would have kicked your ass. That was a great day. Anyways just reminicing with you. Love you always.
Jan 12, 2005 10:14 PM
Aubrey   AubreyF@gmail.com
Flagstaff, AZ  
The day is January 1, 2002. As we put ourselves back together after a great New Years Eve celebration, a night of brilliant music, dancing and laughter among friends, I slip on my oversized, cotton, full length "fur" and step out into San Francisco’s brisk winter day. Jennifer is standing on the stairs of the hotels entrance preparing for her journey back to Arizona. We share a few laughs about the night before and agree that we cannot let a week pass before we see each other when we return to Flagstaff. She writes not just one, but three phone numbers on a small piece of paper as we promise not to let too many moments go by before we hang out again. I give her a hug and assure her that I will be in touch back in Flagstaff and that we have many more good times to share. The day is January 1, 2005. I have just awakened from a nap and rejoin the New Years celebration with some friends at our New Years Day "reception". I slip on my oversized, cotton full length "fur" and cozy up on the couch. I reach my hand into the pocket of my coat and to my amazement pull out a small piece of paper that reads Jennifer Benton, in quick, sloppy writing, with three numbers written below. I cannot believe after all these years, and all the times I have worn this jacket, that I never found this piece of paper. As tears start to gather in my eyes, I know that Jennifer is there, sitting beside me, as she always is in each walk of life. It obviously did not take three phone numbers written on a small scrap piece of paper to keep our friendship tight, but it did assure me later, just as it assured Jennifer that day on the stairs that we still have many good times to share and that few moments pass between thoughts of our everlasting friendship. I love you Jen, and miss you so much. Thanks for popping in the other day. Your friend forever, Aubrey
Jan 08, 2005 02:54 PM
Katie Schaefer   Danzingurl2292@msn.com
Phoenix, AZ  
I think this site is great and its so wonderful what you guys are doing. I never meant Jennifer, but from all the stories Karen tells us, i cant wait to meet her in Heaven. - Katie Schaefer
Jan 02, 2005 12:02 AM
Manny Garcia   amigodequeso@yahoo.com
Flagstaff, AZ  
I am often drawn to old memories of friends and family during the holidays, especially this year. I lost my nana this year and it was sad to not have her around for Christmas this year, it wasn't the same. I am also thinking of Jennifer and all the great times we had. I just wanted to say that many of you are in my thoughts and I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season. Take care everyone. --manny
Dec 29, 2004 07:32 PM
Courtney Koscielniak   CourtneyK@hotmail.com
Crystal Lake  
I know it has been a while since I have wrote. I just want to say that I am always thinking of you Jen, ALWAYS!! Every time I hear, "like a prayer" by Madonna I think of us dancing around in her room singing into brushes. Every time I hear, "Have a little faith" by Jewel, I think of us laying in her room and not saying anything because it was our, "thinking song". And every time I hear "Meet Virginia" by Train I think of her closing her eyes, slapping her knee, and singing at the top of her lungs. You are all around me, US, all the time. I miss you very much! I miss the Benton family as well, hello all, I hope you all are doing well. Luv, Court
Dec 23, 2004 05:31 PM
Mike Weakley   none
Tukee AZ   http://www.myspace.com/st...llmusic
I love kevin and hope the best for his family. This is a great thing.
Dec 18, 2004 02:13 AM
The Benton Family   Anthony@DrivingForJennifer.com
Phoenix, AZ, USA   http://www.DrivingForJennifer.com
We want to thank EVERYONE for taking the time out to share your thoughts, and stories on this website. We GREATLY appreciate it!! We want to just let everyone know that we are working to resolve the unwanted/unauthorized advertisements that have been posted to the guestbook, it has gotten out of control, this is NOT what this site was designed for. We have contacted the website company and are waiting for a resolution. This has been an ongoing issue, and we are hoping for a quick & permanent solution. In the meantime, please continue to visit, and pass on the message... We Love You All! The Benton Family
Nov 09, 2004 12:00 AM
Denise Miner   Miss_miner@yahoo.com
Breckenridge, CO, USA   http://home.bellsouth.net...604&ck=
Hello there to friends of Jennifer. I do not know any of you or Jennifer but I had heard of this site off the SCI list when the website was created. I have thought of this website a lot recently as my friends and I went through something similar a few months back. On the way to Coventry my roomate Sean Travis, his girlfriend/ my friend Lindsay Malkiewicz, and our other friend Michael Winepol passed away on 8/13 about an hour away from the venue. They had all been to the Boston & Camden shows before Coventry and were no doubt tired from all the driving. According to police reports- Sean suddenly swerved into the other lane of traffic and ran head on into a Ford F-350. The passengers in the other car suffered minor injuries. We were suppose to meet up with our friends while waiting in line to get in but that never happened. We found out the next day after we had ditched our car and began walking to venue. We immediately turned around and left when we found out. I know how you feel when you lose someone so suddenly and wish there was something you could have done to prevent it. This webiste is great. My friends and I will be attending HSMF this summer and I hope to meet some of you. So sorry for your loss. Jennifer sounds like such a beautiful person. Take care ~Much love Denise
Oct 25, 2004 12:00 AM
Vince Taurina   carpenterl181@aol.com
Chicago, IL, USA  
Hey Jen, I am so glad I met your moms friend and got to talk to your mom and hear your story.what great family and friends you have.You sound like such a great girl that I now have you in my heart and pray for you. I know you are in good hands and seeing how great all these people are for coming here to write to you and tell you how much we all love you.I wish I was one of these fortunate people to have met you and shared great times together but From what I hear thats enough to put you in my heart.your mom is a great person and very good hearted. god bless you all and stay strong
Oct 09, 2004 12:00 AM
Eric Hernandez   ehernandez350@gmail.com
Lake in the Hills, IL, USA  
We miss you Jen
Sep 21, 2004 12:00 AM
Aubrey   adf2@dana.ucc.nau.edu
Flagstaff/Holland, AZ/MI, USA  
Hey Jen, I am thinking about you so much latly, now that I am so far away from Flagstaff. I am sure you were there the day at Hornings when Manny proposed to me, and maybe even had a little something to do with it. Thank you for the love you have given us. I know you are here with us still somehow, I can feel you all around me. I love you, baby. See you in my dreams. Always, Aubrey
Aug 31, 2004 12:00 AM
Timmy McCullion   tmccullion@hotmail.com
Toms River, NJ, USA   http://www.williamhung.net/
Though I've never met Jennifer, I truly felt her spirit shining down on us at coventry this past weekend, so much so that I felt the need to sign this here guestbook. I feel like I know her because her love shines through all of you, and I'm grateful to feel that love. This extended "phamily" is really something special and I feel so blessed to be a part of it. Even if it doesn't always make sense, everything has its purpose. Thank you Manny for putting this together and all those who spread the word and look out for each other while we're on the road. Peace Love & Light, namaste, Timmy ;) PS what's with these pharmie links down below, who are these people? PPS I know it's early, but who's comin out to NJ for thanksgiving cheese?! I'll deep fry the turkey! Or how bout NYC for a cheesey New Years?! drop me a line. I love you kids and I can't wait to see you all again.
Aug 25, 2004 12:00 AM
Tom Morrow   tjmorrow@wowway.com
Rochester Hills, MI, USA  
Keep up the good work Manny. Jennifer meant so much to all who knew her.
Aug 04, 2004 12:00 AM
Ken Freestone   kenfreestone@tds.net
Holland, MI, USA  
Thank you for thinking about the well being of your closest friends, others you have met during this journey and to those people you have yet to meet. You are doing great things.
Aug 04, 2004 12:00 AM
Ed Kang   ekang21@hotmail.com
Baltimore, MD, USA  
Took the link from one of the High Sierra email updates I get.....very cool you're doing this in memory of your friend. God knows I've probably driven when I shouldn't have and it is very scary falling asleep at the wheel........good luck! ed
Aug 01, 2004 12:00 AM
richie   adamsdick@hotmail.com
Vancouver, BC, Canada  
Well... I must say I was drawn to this site after what happend to us the day after HSMF 2004. Being a live music fan + a traveler will always bring you the best... and will eventually witness or become the worst... For us, Daina and I, Richie, will NEVER forget. Her name was Ellen S. Payne. How do I say it? She was a human being. Just like all of us. She died in a tragic accident witnessed by myself in the rear view mirror of my car. Happening just outside of Lassen National Volcanic Park, heading east on Hwy 44 toward Redding, CA @ 1pm. We were heading home after such a wonderful High Sierra Music Festival. Me in my brand new HSMF T-shirt, thinking I can't wait to tell my friends back in Canada what a brilliant festival we had just experienced for the 1st time. I saw the white mini-van swerve once then a second time, going out of control into the oncomming lane, and then iratically swerve back like she just woke up, or went out of control, and then off the highway, over a 10 foot ditch into 2 large redwood trees. After witnessing a cloud of dust, and pulling our car safely off the road already in contact with 911, we ran toward the so-called vehicle. We tried, we insisted on trying. But she was just too banged up. Too pinned. We couldn't free her. She was still alive... trying to breathe every 20 seconds... you try it... she was dying... I saw the assficiation settle in.. we cut the seatbelt that had been holding her head up, and everything in her neck was crushed... so there was nothing to even try and make her breathe with... In my belief, she died of assficiation from tramma to the neck in my precense... I'll never be the same. I'll never drive the same. I never want to see what I witnessed again. However, it happens all the time. As the deputy told me. Fuck him. Being Canadian makes no difference either. We do what we do because we do it. I was on auto pilot. You would be too. It sinks in afterward. This woman, Ellen, was 51yrs old and traveling alone with her dog Daisy, whom also was killed instantly, to go and water her flowers before she went back to camp-out with her loved ones. She traveled the road often with nothing on her mind other than getting to where she needed to be... So this is the point. BE CAREFUL... Thus, this webpage, and Jen's tragic accident, along with many others that will be posted along the way as we all learn as a whole. Richie
Jul 30, 2004 12:00 AM
GinaBop   gina@pacdigital.com
El Sobrante, CA, USA  
Thank you for focusing the energy started by your loss in to something positive. A very large group of my friends/family/tribe go to High Sierra Music Fest each year, to laugh, listen to music, dance and enjoy each others company for 4 days of bliss & light! I remember hearing about Jennifer's accident after it happened in 2002. In 2003 many of the people in our camp had the flyers that were being handed out and we all talked about it & made sure that the people who were driving home from the fest, were awake, had eaten some food & were ready for the drive before they hit the road. What happened to Jennifer was really on our minds and I think it really helped us to all get home safely. This year some of our camp was not as prepared for the drive and attempted to drive home when they were WAY TOO TIRED!! Thanks and praises to the Gods & Goddesses that placed a car with 2 flat tires on the cliff side of the road on Hwy 89! This car kept my friends from going over the side of the road when the driver fell asleep. He ran right in to it. they totaled the car that they hit, as well as the car that they were in, but the spirits were watching out for them, and they got away with only minor injuries. If that car had not been there, they would have gone off a 40 ft. cliff!! The cop that came told them that it is very rare for people to survive accidents that happen on that road. My husband and I drove by this accident about an hour or so later, and seeing the cars all bashed up scared us both BIG TIME, we commented on how awful it was that some one had just been in this accident and wondered if it was someone from the fest, but there was no one there and we didn't realize that we knew the people in one of the cars. When we found out the next day, we were blown away and thought again and again how blessed we all were that that car had been on the side of the road with 2 flat tires. Next year, we are going to get a hotel room and try to inspire as many people in our group as we can to stay in Qunicy for an extra night, so we can all get home safely. My love & kind thoughts to you all, remember to enjoy each minute, they are all precious! With lots of love, laughter & light, GinaBop
Jul 30, 2004 12:00 AM
cori   chens2001@yahoo.com
USA  
I shouldn't have waited a week to do this. But I am always thinking of you when this time of year comes around and it always gives me peace. I miss you.
Jul 19, 2004 12:00 AM
KAREN (JENNIFER'S) MOM   Karen@drivingforjennifer.com
PHOENIX, AZ, USA  
“My Second Birthday in Heaven” Calling all the angels-- It's a special day today! For JENNIFER’S turning twenty-two years old! Here's what she has to say: Dear Friends and Family please dry all your tears; I know you miss me so. And if it had been up to me, I'd never have chosen to go." "For I knew that you would miss me And the things that we could do, And I wish I could have stayed on earth And lived down there with you." "But, now I'm well and whole; I sing and dance all day With all the angel boys and girls Who've come to heaven to stay." "Lord Jesus holds us in His arms And tells us of His love; He knew that we were hurting-- That's why we came above." "I love you, All every day; I send you kisses, too. And some day you will join me here And I'll always be with you." "I've got to go--the party's on! We'll sing and dance and play. But I am always in your heart And never far away." "Please find a way to celebrate, Even if you cry; Perhaps you'll send me some balloons Soaring to the sky." "And I will know they came from you, And I'll be flying near. I send you love and kisses, too. “ I love you, All so dear." JENNIFER’S BIRTHDAY POEM TO US ALL!! ECCLESIAST 6:9 7/13/04
Jul 19, 2004 12:00 AM
Sterling Sanders   mccannsanders@hotmail.com
Nashville, TN, USA  
I think it is great that you have started this awareness, but I am saddened by your loss. It is quite obvious to see how incredible of a person Jennifer was by the entries of others. I love a lifelong friend, Jonathan Temple Deutsch, in a car accident two years ago when he was on his way to my house (on I-40W also) from NC. May God bless Jennifer and all those who lost a dear friend that night in AZ. Regards, Sterling Sanders
Jul 15, 2004 12:00 AM
Kathy Taylor   kathytaylor66@hotmail.com
Phoenix, AZ, USA  
Happy birthday Jennifer. Watch over us and keep us safe. Kathy
Jul 14, 2004 12:00 AM
Erin Liabo   erinliabol@yahoo.com
Orlando, FL, USA  
Happy Birthday Jen! I am really missing you these days! Although Jen is gone, I still feel as if she is a part of my every day in some way or another...love you jen!
Jul 14, 2004 12:00 AM

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