@ThatYouthPastorDude. Regardless of his relationship with God. I fully agree with jrnyoflife. He found it pretty conveniently before his sentencing. He deserves no special treatment just because of his 'newly found' relationship. But what is this showing? It shows almost nothing about his best friends life...only of Tony. All I see are excuses for Tony...If you were looking at something more effective...show the family of his friend.
No offense but this is a load of crap. He's being sentenced this month for killing his best friend under the influence of alcohol. He's blaming his 'issues' for not having a relationship with God. Really. Huh. I've never read the bible fully and I don't regularly attend church. But yet I, like Tony here, was raised in a good home. I've never drank alcohol, even throughout college. Don't blame your relationship with God. Blame your own bad choices.
@tonnsoflove Hey tonnsoflove...Tony owns what he did, and the choices he made...He just recognizes that through his choices he was walking away from God. It is obviously not in God's plan for people to get drunk or especially drink and drive. This story highlights how Tony walked away from his faith and how he hit rock bottom before coming back, I can only speak as a friend of Tony's, but I am pretty confident he would tell you that he hit rock bottom because of the choices he made.
How convenient, he found God and made this YouTube video before his sentencing. His message will be more effective from a maximum security prison with no special treatment for at least 5-10 years. His actions should result in consequences to serve as a sobering message to other drunk drivers. Alcohol screwed up his life, not only from the guilt of killing his friend, but for the gaping hole that prison will result in his life. Hopefully he will have a lot of time behind bars.
My eleven year old daughter sat and watched this with me and i think this is a very good thing you are doing to help get the awareness out to young people in this society it's the cool thing to do, to drink and the peer pressure is overwhelming at times but i think this will help kids realize it's ok to say no to your friends who pressure you into drinkingand personally i wouldn't call someone that does that a friend .
I know first hand that others share your pain at the loss of such a dear friend under such tragic circumstances. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I sense the peace that is finally filling your heart and am glad you're sharing with others. Nick has always said you're "such a great guy". Now I know exactly what he means. You have much love and support to get you through whatever comes next. God Bless.
I knew of this tragedy. What a comfort to me to know that God has called you to this purpose to share your story. Also well done shooting and editing this together.
Tony, thanks for sharing your story. I pray that lots of people, old or young, will realize that except for the grace of God, your story could be their story. Stay true to the Lord and He will use this mightily for His glory. God bless you.
RIP Pugs!!!
chosen1folife 3 months ago
@jkokee43 Pretty sure that since I'm related to the charge victim...I have more pull than you jack@ss.
tonnsoflove 10 months ago
@ThatYouthPastorDude. Regardless of his relationship with God. I fully agree with jrnyoflife. He found it pretty conveniently before his sentencing. He deserves no special treatment just because of his 'newly found' relationship. But what is this showing? It shows almost nothing about his best friends life...only of Tony. All I see are excuses for Tony...If you were looking at something more effective...show the family of his friend.
tonnsoflove 1 year ago
@tonnsoflove tonys friend lived with tony's family...u should learn about the situation before u say stupid things like that.
jkokee43 10 months ago
No offense but this is a load of crap. He's being sentenced this month for killing his best friend under the influence of alcohol. He's blaming his 'issues' for not having a relationship with God. Really. Huh. I've never read the bible fully and I don't regularly attend church. But yet I, like Tony here, was raised in a good home. I've never drank alcohol, even throughout college. Don't blame your relationship with God. Blame your own bad choices.
tonnsoflove 1 year ago 5
@tonnsoflove Hey tonnsoflove...Tony owns what he did, and the choices he made...He just recognizes that through his choices he was walking away from God. It is obviously not in God's plan for people to get drunk or especially drink and drive. This story highlights how Tony walked away from his faith and how he hit rock bottom before coming back, I can only speak as a friend of Tony's, but I am pretty confident he would tell you that he hit rock bottom because of the choices he made.
ThatYouthPastorDude 1 year ago
Tony did not make this video guys, Justin Douglas, a youth pastor and owner of this YouTube account did. See watch?v=U-4PjZjy7W0 for details
CelticDragon0 1 year ago
How convenient, he found God and made this YouTube video before his sentencing. His message will be more effective from a maximum security prison with no special treatment for at least 5-10 years. His actions should result in consequences to serve as a sobering message to other drunk drivers. Alcohol screwed up his life, not only from the guilt of killing his friend, but for the gaping hole that prison will result in his life. Hopefully he will have a lot of time behind bars.
jrnyoflife 1 year ago 7
My eleven year old daughter sat and watched this with me and i think this is a very good thing you are doing to help get the awareness out to young people in this society it's the cool thing to do, to drink and the peer pressure is overwhelming at times but i think this will help kids realize it's ok to say no to your friends who pressure you into drinkingand personally i wouldn't call someone that does that a friend .
jenjen3233 1 year ago
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jenjen3233 1 year ago
I know first hand that others share your pain at the loss of such a dear friend under such tragic circumstances. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I sense the peace that is finally filling your heart and am glad you're sharing with others. Nick has always said you're "such a great guy". Now I know exactly what he means. You have much love and support to get you through whatever comes next. God Bless.
terrilcrn 1 year ago
This video is very educational as well.
Paulywint 1 year ago
I knew of this tragedy. What a comfort to me to know that God has called you to this purpose to share your story. Also well done shooting and editing this together.
rhopatztube 1 year ago
Thank you, Tony! Plan on sharing this with some of the guys on my hall.
TheRossharrison 1 year ago
Tony, thanks for sharing your story. I pray that lots of people, old or young, will realize that except for the grace of God, your story could be their story. Stay true to the Lord and He will use this mightily for His glory. God bless you.
Cherenae 1 year ago